Cadense shoes for balance issues: good or bad experiences?

Thank you! I am leaning towards getting them for my husband.

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years ago and have taken two unusual falls. I say "unusual" because in both cases I suddenly found myself face down on the pavement with no idea how it happened. I have had one or two falls where I was out of balance and could tell that I was falling with enough of a warning that I could make adjustments to the fall to minimize the impact. But these two falls were sudden, unexpected, and a complete surprise ending to a normal walk. I am now convinced that's the Cadense shoe people have correctly traced this type of fall to a difficulty in lifting the foot forward at the beginning of a new step and creating a shoe that is friction-free in the front of the sole. I walk about a mile a day and have been using their shoe for about 6 months with no falls and am increasingly developing confidence in their design. I realize that not all PD patients have this type of fall, but I believe those that do will find relief in the Cadense product.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the shoes!

I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's, and have fallen twice. My physician suggested Cadense Shoes and I purchased a pair about 8 months ago. I have not fallen since, and attribute that to these shoes. My only concern is about the lifetime of these shoes, as they are fairly expensive and I can see that the two hard plastic plates at the front of each shoe are starting to move off center. so I am looking for repair facilities if they are available. Otherwise, i'll simply have to order more shoes. bottom line, I have a lot of confidence in these shoes provided that they have an adequate life.

To add to my first comment concerning the cadence shoes. When I wear them, I have never stubbed my toe , the neoprene bottoms really work.

Thank you, the ball rolling does work sometimes also if it's the side of the foot rolling the ball against a wall.

I am like you slapstick20. I like the Cadense shoes because they have eliminated my drop foot, however, I do not like the teflon strips on the front because i am afraid that I will slip and, possibly, fall' and I have had them for 8 months, therefore no returns. In the event that I have the money to purchase another pair of shoes, which Keen shoe did you purchase? I went to their site and all I saw was sandals and boots; no sneakers. Thank you for your reply and God bless you. Charles

I have had 3 back surgeries. The last was a 3 level laminectomy and decompression. It worked for several months but the stenosis and pain have returned. I am against more surgery but my walking issues are getting worse. I use a walker whenever I have to move. My wife is encouraging me to see another doctor but I'm hesitant.

I tried them and they didn't do much for me. However, it's clear they help some people and I'm a believer in trying whatever you can afford that's not clearly a scam. If your husband does try Cadenses, he might want to wear them around the house for a couple of weeks before making a judgment.

Has anyone tried these shoes, and do they help? My husband shuffles when he walks, usually with a walker and I would like to feel more confident that he won't fall (again!).
Any thoughts?