If the shoe fits...right?

@catharbert

Are your feet numb? I can't walk without shoes of some sort. I wear sandals in the house that have open toes, both because walking barefoot is painful and because I'm afraid that I'll step on something that would cause damage and not realize it because areas of my feet are numb. Especially the balls of my feet don't sense temperature or sharp objects. Those kinds of risks are most common for diabetics, but I'm not diabetic.

I wear shoes that have roomy toe beds and are big enough so I can put cushioning insoles in them. Generally, I take them off when I sit down. Even so, sitting and lying down are positions where my pain level ramps up. Standing still is similar. I can't drive barefoot either, because touching the pedals or resting my feet on the floor hurts.

Be careful as you walk barefoot.

Jim

Hospital socks mfit nicely over compression socks.

I would like to recommend Orthofeet shoes. Order online at orthofeet.com. I am not selling shoes, just helping you if you are having trouble finding shoes to fit your feet. They are the only shoes I am able to wear. I have Sjogren’s Syndrome and have developed neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. I also have bunions and hammertoes, oh joy! These shoes look like normal athletic shoes (they also have many other styles from boots to sandals). Look for sales, if you sign up they will notify up you of sales up to 20-30% off. Average cost about $115. They come in many widths not usually available. They are well worth it. The shoes come with a good arch support footbed that is removable so you can wear your own orthotics. They also have spacers 1/16” and 1/8” thick that you can put under the footbed to adjust the fit even more. Love these shoes, hope if you buy them, you do, too. I ordered some for my 90 year old aunt and she loved them, too. I am 67 years old.

I recommended Orthofeet shoes in a post. I also can wear New Balance 900 V-1 slip-on athletic shoes. I wear these as my slippers at home because I can not go barefoot due to my foot issues (neuropathy, bunions, hammertoes, arthritis). Worth a try at about $100 from Amazon. They have men’s sizes, too, up to very wide.

When my Neuropathy was so painful 30+ years ago the most comfortable shoe I ever had was the original version 1 New Balance 990. For me future versions weren't as comfortable although I haven't had version 6.
Jake

Me too Jim, kick the shoes off and get the slippers!

Because my issues are balance and not pain, I have gone with New Balance. I also have foot drop in my left foot and was prescribed a brace to go under the insole in my left shoe. I’ve tried several models of their shoes and am having most success with their 860v12. It has a medial post in the heel to aid stability and yet is flexible for good walking (with a walking stick or rollator, of course.)😊 (It has a stronger heel than the 860v11.) I’ve tried several other models, but some are too cushioned and flexible with not enough stability, while others have so much stability that they seem too stiff for good walking. I think you have to find the shoe that best meets your specific needs.
Tom