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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@janetlee23

I am turning 70 years old and have recently come down with neuropathy in both feet. I have been a runner most my life and I currently teach exercise classes for seniors. In addition I work for a cancer non profit where I teach meditation and visualization. I have found for myself the hardest thing to accept is, our bodies break down. This can happen at different times in our lives. No matter how much you've taken care of your physical health it's going to happen. This is my struggle, acceptance without resignation. I have found little help from the medical system for this thing called neuropathy unfortunately. I started my you tube channel Old Vine Zen initially for my cancer patients, but now, with my new diagnoses, I realize it can help all of us. Come and visit my channel, sit with me as we travel down the road with this terrible condition. If we can't walk down the path, we can at least imagine a more peaceful existence. Everything starts with the imagination, right?

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Dear Janet. Thanks for the U Tube recommendaton. I will try it this evening or tomorrow.

My neuropathy is mostly in the upper thighs. I recentaly (last night) took the 3 recommend pills of MAG R&R which is MAG Muscle and Sleep Support and it worked...so far. In addition to that and in the past year or so? I have used Dr. Joe's Maximum Strength Neuropathy Hemp Cream by slathering it with a tissue on my legs and feet, toes, where ever I think I might have a problem during the night. My clue comes during the day when I feel a slight pull in my upper legs. I know then I will have a problem later. This has worked for me. I also have been taking Magnesium at night before bed and that seems to help me as well. Just my experiences. Good Luck and thanks again. Judith

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Thank you Judith for all of your helpful suggestions!

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Agradezco a todos los que han enviado estos mensajes por medio de los cuales me enteré de zapatos y zapatillas que permiten una mejora en el andar y alivian las molestias
Gracias!

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I wear Hoka shoes, Sketchers, and OOfas. OOfas has a recovery slipper that is great. I am fortunate enough to still be able to play pickleball and the Sketchers pickleball shoes are stable and cushioned enough.

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@solobeee1

Hokas are incredible & I just found this sale’s going on now.
https://annualsale.durety.shop/collections/Mens?map_id=842742
The Model 8 has a metal type strip in the sole which allows you to feel the ground plus the inside is cushioned beautifully. They are pricey but this sale sounds great. Also, get the speed laces so you may not have to bend down to get them on.

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The Hokas are great but the link is a scam. Get them in retail brick & mortar stores.

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@mjwhearts22

My podiatrist recommended Hokas and I love mine. As a general rule, I don’t feel my neuropathy while wearing them.

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That link is a scam! Someone else was promoting and recanted because they saw it was a SCAM

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@davidpn

any ideas for shoes that lessen slipping off brakes. the type of sole that will help this.

Thanks

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Dave - The Skechers Ghent work shoe has a slip resistant bottom. That’s a huge help for me on most surfaces, including car pedals. However, they (or probably any shoe) won’t help against car pedals if they’re wet. I keep a small towel in my front seat to make sure I dry off the soles of my shoes if I’ve gone through water; it’s good to do anything to improve safety with driving, as floor mats don’t always wipe off all the moisture.

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Thanks Debbie,

I talked with someone at Skechers and ordered the Go Walk 6 that has the bottom you’re referring to. The suggestion of keeping a towel around to dry them is helpful.

David

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@solobeee1

The Hokas are great but the link is a scam. Get them in retail brick & mortar stores.

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I just saw a commercial this morning about Dick's retail stores carrying Hokas. We have a Dick's near us. What I plan on doing: next time I'm in the store, I'll check out the Hoka style(s) that they might have on display, try them out in my size to see how they fit. The Hoka website tends to have great sales and they do send info (I'm on their mailing list). When I see what I want, I'll at least then know the size and width for placing an order. I don't place online orders without feeling sure about size/width because I totally abhor the return process.

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@k2syshi

That link is a scam! Someone else was promoting and recanted because they saw it was a SCAM

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What link? I didn’t post a link.

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