Shoes are a big problem for me. A problem made worse by the podiatrist, who convinced me to buy his "no motion" sneakers with toe spring and not enough toe spread, along with special insoles and heel lifts. By turns I'd shuffle, stomp and stumble in those shoes, shoes I was told to wear all the time.

This morning I read a newsletter from Correct Toes that basically stated the wrong "shoes are casts." Eurecka!

What is contraindicated in RSD/CRPS? Casts. I knew I had a problem with shoes and the podiatrist's shoes in particular, but I could not quite figure out what it was about them that was ruinous to my feet. Now I know. A shoe that is like a cast, that prevents normal movement, is too heavy, constrains muscles, hinders normal blood flow, aggravates CRPS.

If anyone has shoe recommendations I am open to suggestions, please. I live in Okabashi sandals, great for the pool, but they aren't the best for walking any distance or using a treadmill.