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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mannyk | @mannyk | Dec 12, 2023

In reply to @madmouse43 "The VA provides me with diabetic shoes with inserts. These have been a noticeable help to..." + (show)

The insert "ARCH SUPPORT" is the secret, not the shoe!
Glad it works for you.

mannyk | @mannyk | Dec 12, 2023

A good shoe is okay but in all reality, you can buy a $20 Walmart shoe and buy a Dr, Sholes arch support insert and you have a "Good & Cheap"shoe to accommodate your aking feet from neuropathy.

captboat | @captboat | Dec 13, 2023

In reply to @mannyk "The insert "ARCH SUPPORT" is the secret, not the shoe! Glad it works for you." + (show)

Medicare pays for my Dr Comfort shoes and they have great arch supports included.

Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Dec 13, 2023

@captboat
Does Medicare pay because you have Diabetes?
Would they pay if someone only has Neuropathy?
Do you have any complications from neuropathy?
Jake

harley22 | @harley22 | Dec 14, 2023

I was wondering the same, and how do you get Medicare to reimburse you for the shoes?

domiha | @domiha | Dec 14, 2023

In reply to @cjay "I’ve ordered a pair of Oofos clogs for work (I’m a chef and on my feet..." + (show)

Let us know what you think of the Oofos clogs. I have a pair of the slides and I love them. I would buy a pair of their shoes in a heartbeat .. IF ONLY they had wide sizes. Odd that a "recovery shoe" manufacturer wouldn't make sizes to fit wider feet. Since my PN, I can't wear a medium width shoe anymore. 🙁 Best of luck to you!! Mike

captboat | @captboat | Dec 14, 2023

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@captboat Does Medicare pay because you have Diabetes? Would they pay if someone only has Neuropathy?..." + (show)

Medicare pays because I have diabetic neuropathy. I have severe numbness in both feet but without pain,
praise God for small things.

captboat | @captboat | Dec 14, 2023

In reply to @jakedduck1 "@captboat Does Medicare pay because you have Diabetes? Would they pay if someone only has Neuropathy?..." + (show)

I also have an excellent podiatrist.

captboat | @captboat | Dec 14, 2023

In reply to @harley22 "I was wondering the same, and how do you get Medicare to reimburse you for the..." + (show)

My podiatrist prescribed the shoes and Medicare pays for them. The brand my podiatrist prescribed are Dr Comfort, they have a catalogue with nice choices. I get a new pair every year.

cjay | @cjay | Dec 14, 2023

In reply to @domiha "Let us know what you think of the Oofos clogs. I have a pair of the..." + (show)

I hated them. Really! The rubbery material squished my toes together and pressed down on the tops of my feet. I couldn’t even wiggle my toes. The absolute worst for my already kinda numb toes. I sent them back the next day.