Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?

Posted by lorirenee1 @lorirenee1, Mar 25, 2019

I am on a constant quest for shoes that don't kill my feet due to the neuropathy. I find that Spencos and Wolky shoes seem the best. Are there any other suggestions? Shoes can be just crippling for me. Horrid.

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I've had recent success with Merrell shoes. Easy to slip in and out of, no laces, good support, built for hiking, comfortable uppers. Before that, New Balance laced were clunky and time consuming, just to put on. And New Balance Velcro were quite loose fitting. Very happy with the switch.

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@johnbishop

Welcome @oneperfectcook, I haven't had any Orthofeet shoes but have had Sketchers and currently am wearing some Xero boots. I have a wide foot with hammer toes and for years wore size 13 medium until my 60s after I my neuropathy had progressed. I started buy size 14 wide just so it was easier to get my foot in the shoe and I had some toe wiggle room. I found that the Sketchers slip-ons in the wide width worked well for me and I recently bought a pair of the Xero Denver boots which are not as easy to put on only because I have to fully open the laces so that I can pull the boot on.

Have you thought about talking to a podiatrist to see if they might have some recommendations for a good fitting and comfortable shoe that offers the support you need?

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The slip on Sketchers are working for me also. They are solid all the way around so good support

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@suziek

Can't help with your shoe problem, but wanted to ask if anyone has weakness in their hands and dropping things. I assumed it was my neuropathy moving up from my feet, but my doctor today recommended that I have a Nerve Conduction study as it could be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I don't have any pain yet so don't think it is carpal tunnel.

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My sister has the same problem. She had a hard time gripping things and dropped them often. After and MRI,
The surgeon told her the problem was in her neck, cervical problems.
She is scheduled for neck surgery on April 3.

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The HOKA Biondi's helped a lot. They are expensive around $165 if not on sale. I believe they are returnable up to 30 days. I think they are worth it. Someone recently stated on this site that they use KURA for foot problems and they liked them a lot.

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@mannyk

Regarding peripheral neuropathy "SHOES".
Don't spend your money foolishly.
Walmart's cheapest cloth or woven material shoes for $24 to about $35.
Remove the insole that comes with that and insert a nice arch support insole.
.Dot spends hundreds or even over a thousand dollars. Big scam in this department.
I wear beautiful shoes supporting my feet and keep my balance good enough for daily use.
Again ARCH SUPPORT is important. there Walmart cheapest to.
The picture is one of many. Take time to pick from many others available.
Good luck and good health.
manny

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Hello @mannyk, The cloth or woven material on shoes don't work well for me as they don't provide much side support but they definitely are comfortable. You will notice that we moved your post to an existing discussion on the same topic here:
--- Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-find-that-a-brand-of-shoes-helps-your-foot-neuropathy/.

If you click the link above it will take you to the beginning of the discussion where you can read what other members have shared helps them.

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@michhino

I'm size 9.5 regular and neighbor told me to buy these Hoka's shoes for both walking, and 8-10 hour shifts at work.
I saw online for $150 . Are they really worth it as I have parallel neuropathy in my feet. The feet tingle and numb especially all toes.

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If available to you, I suggest go to a store that specializes in running and walking. They will likely have a floor level computer screen (3' long) you walk over. It measures both feet precisely, and your gait. They will sell Hoka.

I wear Hoka for 2-4 mile daily walks. For around the house I wear Sketchers.

I also have the non-diabetic feet tingle problem.

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I have had this insidious PN for about 5 years now. New Balance sneakers were the best for a long time. But as this thing progressed IM now wearing sketchers. I hope this helps.

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For foot drop the podiatrists recommended shoes with a ROLLBAR stability post. There are multiple shoes with this technology. I have New Balance 811's and 813's with velcro straps that I can tighten easily and New Balance 847's with tie up and mesh in sides for summer wear. I have below knee braces inserts that I wear with them.

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My favorite are slip on slides with memory foam. Memory foam seems to be the most comfortable for me.

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@miserable

My favorite are slip on slides with memory foam. Memory foam seems to be the most comfortable for me.

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Birkenstock Arazona, with a soft footbed.

I live in Florida and ware them mostly
Mao Martin

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