Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?
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.
The slip on Sketchers are working for me also. They are solid all the way around so good support
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My favorite are slip on slides with memory foam. Memory foam seems to be the most comfortable for me.
Birkenstock Arazona, with a soft footbed.
I live in Florida and ware them mostly
Mao Martin