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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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tomkofathensga | @tomkofathensga | Dec 7 1:32pm

I am probably the odd duck, but I have had my best luck with minimalist footwear. As long as I keep up my daily walks and ignore the occasional pain from stepping on hard objects, it seems to be working. They also help me feel the pedals when I drive.

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meow59 | @meow59 | 4 days ago
In reply to @annechan "It's a tough road for all of us, and though we share a common problem, each..." + (show)
@annechan

It's a tough road for all of us, and though we share a common problem, each search for shoes must be tailored to individual needs. I also have MS, and I think in the past year I have tried every shoe on the market and learned some lessons. While seeking comfort for foot pain, I discovered that those trendy, heavily-cushioned shoes make me lose my balance and can cause additional pain. I also found that too high a stack (height at heel) and too little or too deep a foot drop (difference between heel and toe height) can cause pain and imbalance, too. Last, I find that the wider platform of men's shoes often accommodates my painful fallen arches more gently than does a women's shoe; I can't take too much sudden and harsh arch support because it hurts my arches incredibly.

At this writing, my walking finalists feature mildly corrective shoes with just reasonable cushioning, not too high a stack, and a drop of about 6.0-12.0 or so, including NB 990v6 after a long breaking in period, Hoka Clifton 9, and Brooks Beast (men/)Ariel (women). Skechers Archfit 2 is also on the list for rest periods - one of the few Skechers that doesn't have cushy memory foam and does offer some support. Naot Okahu is also very comfortable from the start, though I don't know about its support, and I am trying Brooks Walker Addiction 2, which is really, really stiff to begin. For stores, I rely mostly on Zappos, which has a 365-day return policy for shoes in pristine condition, with side trips to Amazon (30-day returns) and Dicks Sporting Goods (90-day returns for DSG members), and Fleet Feet (60-day returns for FF members). I find a long trial is necessary to get a realistic sense of the shoe. FleetFeet has a terrific scanning program that can get you started and offers knowledgeable salespersons and all the top brands, including Altra, which features a wide toe box, but 0-drop, which didn't set well with my foot. NB has a good scanning program, too, and I've found helpful salespersons in NB stores, too. As I said, each search must be tailored to the individual. Hope this helps. Good luck! - Rebecca

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I like Hike Footwear, that works for me

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solobeee1 | @solobeee1 | 3 days ago

Barefoot Shoes are great because they strengthen ankles & calves - help with balance & increase blood flow.
Check them out on Amazon.

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kforrest | @kforrest | 2 days ago

even my foot and ankle dr said my "keen yogi" clogs were great I have two pairs that are probably over 5 years old. often I don't wear socks with them but when I do wow!! cozy!!

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felicelinda | @felicelinda | 2 days ago
In reply to @solobeee1 "Barefoot Shoes are great because they strengthen ankles & calves - help with balance & increase..." + (show)
@solobeee1

Barefoot Shoes are great because they strengthen ankles & calves - help with balance & increase blood flow.
Check them out on Amazon.

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There are so many different types of Barefoot shoes. Which ones help you? Thanks for sharing 🙂

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solobeee1 | @solobeee1 | 1 day ago

Grounded Footware makes the lightest & thinnest styles that my wife loves but as big guy, they don’t give me the best support.
“Hike” Barefoot shoes have the largest selection with thicker uppers & soles that give more support plus they have boots that are very supportive & comfortable.
Oranginer Barefoot shoes are another brand with a good selection of styles that are supportive & comfortable.
These are all available on Amazon but check delivery dates. Some styles takes weeks for delivery & some just a couple of days with Prime.

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | 1 day ago

My Podiatrist always reccommended to get shoes with good support and not go barefoot.
Take care,
Jake

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bobbie2 | @bobbie2 | 1 day ago

I commiserate with you all regarding foot issues, which I've had my entire life. But I fondly remember the time that I tried on some flip flops in a "Five and Dime" store roughly 30 years ago. As soon as I stepped into them, it was like magic! I proceeded to wear this brand until I could no longer find a single one the world over. They were made in Brazil, by a company called Grendene, and the style was called Ginga. They were a very solid, but oddly pliable flip flop (which never made that awful flip flop sound). They had the perfect arch support built in and a slight cupping at and around the heel. They were perfect! For a few years, I was able to buy them on Amazon and started stocking up. I even wore them to work. When I first started there, a coworker looked at my feet and with a thinly disguised air of judgment, asked, "What's with the flip flops?" (I almost always wore the black ones) I said, "They're my orthopedics." I wasn't lying. A single pair would last for several years and when the very last pair (seemingly on earth) broke, I searched high and low, eventually settling for a bad compromise. Ever since (2 years) I have had foot, knee, and thigh pain. What I wouldn't give for just one more pair of those Gingas.

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blessedmayo1111 | @blessedmayo1111 | 1 day ago

Hello 🌠

Yes = I definately explored various types + manufacturers of shoes following a difficult-to-treat severe foot injury called a SINUS TARSI...

And I learned by trial and error = NOT all shoes help with the pain of peripheral neuropathy...

I have had exceptional success with
✨️Vionics✨️
I have bought their
sneakers + womens alking booties...

They were designed with medical professional expertise + are cut wider across the mid foot...many styles come in regular + wide widths.

The higher arch support + soft interior cushioning doesnt "annoy" the hyper sensitive complex nerves of our feet.

And Vionics makes QUALITY products that last...

For any 'sustained movement' like everyday walking, health promoting exercise programs, child care, work, stepping in + out of cars + buildings, house chores, yard work, travel + making our global village a better place for all = Vionics has delivered for me every beautiful step of the way 🌠..

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garywallace | @garywallace | 21 hours ago
In reply to @lois6524 "Dr Comfort -- anything with a big box by the toes -- inserts may help --..." + (show)
@lois6524

Dr Comfort -- anything with a big box by the toes -- inserts may help -- expensive but worth it -- if you have diabetes Medicare pays for one pair of shoes per year

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Do you have to contact Medicare to get approval for the shoes or do you just let the store know and they take care of it. Thanks in advance.

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