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

Because of size constraints (not many companies make a women's size 13AA or B!) I am limited to Brooks Running and to Dansko - each company makes a couple of styles in my size. (What do female basketball players, who are often very tall women, wear?) I live in Brooks Running, usually the Ghost although they changed the model making it more like a plain black shoe and eliminated some of the support from the sole to the upper shoe. I have two other models of Brooks shoes that I can alternate by season or inclination. My dress shoes are Danskos Mary Janes. The only other shoe I've found is Dansko's clogs which are so stiff - they do not bend at all- that they are a danger for me to try to walk in. Wish someone made slippers in my size! Shoes or slippers made for men are too wide.

I understand! Good question. For around home, I LOVE Oofos sandals. They feel so comforting, like walking on a cloud.

For fellow pronators, I’ve seen the orthotist for custom inserts. I love my Ryka (for women) walking shoes with my own inserts. There’s a really comfy brand of (unfortunately) expensive shoes Naot that even make sandals with a removable insert.

Finally, my feet, especially toes, felt so uncomfortable in socks and shoes until I tried SCENAR therapy and they improved dramatically. See if you can find it near you if you’re interested. You can google for more info. Best wishes everyone!

As @island98 experiences, closed toe shoes (even with a wide toe box) have become problematic. I take off my Topos within 60 seconds of coming inside from walking.

For casual, I’m sticking with open toed Birkenstocks now. On Birkenstock’s website, they offer great discounts. Go to New > Last Chance.

I like their soft footbed Arizona. To get a back strap, I’m trying out their Mogami Terra trail sandal. Who knows? Maybe one day I will be back hiking!

I really appreciate you mentioning SCENAR but unfortuantely I can't find it near my zip. I called the referral office, physical therapy and pain management near me, and nothing. Too bad. It sounds great. Thanks. Hugs, CB

Barefoot Shoes should always be featured in this discussion - they simply work to relieve pain, strengthen muscles & ankles, improve balance & gait. Get them on Amazon.

I got a pair of Anodyne shoes from my podiatrist. Most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. They take videos of your feet and the shoes come with 3 sets of custom orthotic inserts. Shoes are $150 and orthodics are $150, but because I am diabetic Medicare paid all and will pay for 1 pair each year. Other podiatrists have other brands of such shoes, but Anodyne is what I have and like

Hello, I’m a barefoot shoe fan as well, having worn them for 15+ years. In fact, I wear only these type of “minimalist” or “zero-drop” shoes, meaning the heel to toe is flat, no support other than the sole. They do strengthen the feet but transitioning into wearing them is recommended, ESP., if one has worn typical arch & metatarsal support shoes.

Hello, rabNok (@rabnok)

I envy your ability to wear zero-drop shoes. I'm fond of going around the house in only my socks. However, even then my time of being able walk about with my joints complaining is short-lived. As a teem and young adult, I was a long-distance runner. In the early '80's, a podiatrist fitted me for my first pair of orthotics, The early '80's was the heyday of the running boom and orthotics was the latest craze. I was given to believe I should wear my orthotics 24/7––and I did. It wasn't until many years later before I started hearing about "artifical, prolonged support" being less than a good thing for your feet. By that time, I'd become so accustomed to wearing my orthotics, I couldn't go without them. Over the years, I tried a few arch-strengthening regimens, thinking to lessen my dependence. No luck. I now accept I'm with orthotics for keeps. However, that doesn't stop me from envying folks who are comfortable in zero-drop shoes.

All best wishes!
Ray (@ray666)

Was pretty easy for me to get used to them. I now own seven pairs - all different colors & styles. Some thicker, some thinner. I’m getting rid of all my old shoes, as well.

Hello, I am new here. I am having the same struggles as what I am reading from all your posts. I have tried lots of shoes but most of them make me feel like I am going to fall off even though the shoes has no heels. I have noticed that the athletic shoe has a small maybe one inch sole and that makes a real difference. The barefoot shoes make me feel grounded. I don't feel like my foot is going to slide in the shoe and possibly break an ankle. That is my worse fear because there is no feeling in the ankle. I feel like I can walk better when I am wearing them. Just thought I would add my two cents worth in. I pray for each of us suffering with this.