Does anyone find that a type of shoe helps your foot neuropathy?

what about Ortho Feet ? I have been using New Balance for years then switched to Sketchers. I switch back and forth but as my foot neurophy worsens I'm finding nothing really helps long term. I've been to PT many times with no success. Do exercises at home but walking is such a chore. My balance is affected also and use a cane for difficult areas. Am looking to see if anyone has tried the Ortho Feet shoe and if it's worth trying.

Barefoot shoes work better than anything listed above because they strengthen your calves & ankles & force you to walk properly. have a wider toe box & a thinner sole which allows you to feel the ground & the gas & break pedals when driving. They are inexpensive & come in a variety of styles & support options. Check this link to learn more:
https://www.consumerreports.blog/best-barefoot-shoes/
And also check out Hike Footware on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=hike+footwear
They are truly amazing. I’ve had serious neuropathy problems for 17 years & these offer the most comfort by far.

I have a few pair of Orthofeet shoes and alternate between them and a few different pairs of Xero shoes with the flat soles which let me feel the ground better but are not comfortable (for me anyway) walking any distance since I like a little cushion like the Orthofeet provide. I used to use Sketchers exclusively because they are less expensive. I try to get the hands free ones that are easy to put on.

Hoka Clifton 9. I have 3 pairs. Feel more secure and balanced. I had the imbalance first, then the numbness set in. I was wearing Sketchers and Altras, for their wider toe bed and softness on my slightly achy feet. But, when balance became more pronounced, I switched to Hoka. I read Clifton 9 or Bondi 9. Tried them on at a store. I have had PT the last 4 weeks and it has helped so much with balance and using a cane properly.

I wear barefoot shoes almost exclusively now BUT I have worn Keen Newports for years ... they are awesome for hiking.... when I travel, it is in Keens - and I just bring socks for colder weather.

I have tried stiff "supportive shoes such as NB 990s, Brooks Ariel/Beast and Brooks Addiction, but find that my foot is happier in a more flexible shoe, such as Nike Freerunner. Do you have a particular brand of barefoot shoes that you like? I will check into Keen Newports - thanks for the tip.

Good morning, rollo8 (@rollo8)

I was struck by the coincidence: I just purchased my first pair of Hoka, and they happen to be Hoka Clifton 9. They arrived only two days ago. I wore them for 1/2-hour on Day 1 and wll wear them again today for 3/4-hour. I'm determinedto break them in 'properly,' having, in years past, purchased top-dollar running shoes and gone out running immediately, only to end up with aching, irritated feet. Did you find that it was necessary to break in your Clifton 9's? I know many people whopraise Hokas say you can put them on and go out of Day 1 and do as you please with no difficulties. I've been afraid to do that. My PN, by the way, is idiopathic large-fiber, so no pain but lots of balance problems.

Cheers!
Ray (@ray666)

Barefoot shoes are all that I wear also. I have spent a lot of money trying to find the right shoes and finally found that barefoot shoes work best for me. I don't even look at other shoes now.

No, I have several different brands... Leguano ($$$), Hike, Saguaro and a couple of no name brands. Some have a slightly thicker sole that is a bit more comfortable on hard or uneven ground (they are all much thinner soled and more flexible than a sketcher). I am not sure I would wear them hiking unless it was a really short, easy hike. I would switch to my Keens for that. The theory is barefoot shoes force your feet to be more active and aware (instead of being cradled in an orthotic). I do find they have improved my balance.

Great to see this. Do they have arch support? I have very high arches that require support or I get pain. Also, I have low fat pads. So, feeling the earth though tempting would work against me.