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- - Walking sneakers&boots ?? (https://www.neurotalk.org/peripheral-neuropathy/130765-walking-sneakers-boots.html)

mrsD	08-31-2010 05:15 AM

Lacing shoes too tightly can compress nerves, at the top of the foot and create more numbness and tingling.

I have a thread here with a link that explains an alternate way of lacing shoes to help with this problem.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread121539.html

Also please try searching "shoes" in the search function at the right top of this forum for other threads. There are some posters who have left over time, but did post other shoe recommendations.

Susan L Benoit

09-01-2010 08:13 AM

Uggs

:hug:

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Originally Posted by Sarah Mae (Post 688145)

The absolute only shoes I can wear at this point is crocs (the ones with all the holes in them), and I think that they are so ugly! I have always refused to wear them, no matter how comfortable others say they may be. But now, I can't get a tennis shoe on, even if I take out all the laces. I tried sandals this summer, but they would slip off my foot and it literally felt like my foot itself was sliding off the bone--so painful. The crocs are not good for long term walking, and the texture on the inside of the shoe hurts if I am not wearing socks, so I have to always wear socks. The only problem is, I live in South Dakota. It's going to get cold soon--and before long, we will have our -25 degree weather that "feels like" -45 with windchill. I will NOT be able to wear crocs with holes in them in three feet of snow. I am so worried about what I am going to do as it gets colder--I need a tennis shoe or boot that can keep my feet warm. Even the air conditioner makes my feet freeze--and it is SO painful. Being outside in -25 degree weather is NOT going to work with these crocs. I have no idea what I'm going to do. :(

I borrowed my daughters $$$ UGGS her feet are about a 1/2 size larger then mine they worked like a charm it may not have looked great but who cares if only my feet could talk!

kreink

09-01-2010 08:30 PM

I am not sure what your price range is for shoes, my doc recommended something like Redwing Hiking Boots. They lace up pretty high giving lots of ankle support and would be pretty warm in the snow. The redwing shoes website has lots of nice looking ones.

nide44

09-02-2010 07:27 AM

The main thing is - what is a description of how they fit?
I have a closet full of 'suggested' shoes and 'seemed to fit' (at the store) that I cannot wear and are a waste of my money (Goodwill should get them, I guess).
Where can we find reviews in detail?
Zappo's does have a user's review ability for every shoe they sell, as well as detailed descriptions on the last, composition, etc.
Even with info, its still a 'crapshoot'.

smae	09-03-2010 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jannaw (Post 690222)

K-Mart has come out with tennis shoe, also in mary jane style that is called the Rocker. I bought the MJ's to wear this winter, still can't wear a lace up tenny! Anyway, sent my daughter down there to get a pair for her work and she runs into a lady that is there getting her third pair in different colors. Her ortho has said its the best shoe out there in the new rocker style and they only cost 19.99, so she is stocking up, maybe before the word gets out. My daughter says no burning legs at work yesterday like she usually has, so it works for her, i figure 20 degrees cooler and I can wear mine all day! Hope its not just another shoe that gets to take up space in my closet....

I looked those up online and they seem to be like the sketchers shape ups--and I have heard over and over that they are the worst kind of shoes for people with PN. I think I've also read from a few people that they liked the shoes, but the most common consensus is that they are awful for PN. Definitely try one pair first, and maybe borrow from your daughter or walk around for a bit in the store before investing in some. Even if they are cheaper than other brands, if they end up doing more harm than good, they are not worth the money. Just be careful!

smae	09-03-2010 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Susan L Benoit (Post 690738)

:hug:
I borrowed my daughters $$$ UGGS her feet are about a 1/2 size larger then mine they worked like a charm it may not have looked great but who cares if only my feet could talk!

I think UGGS would be too tall for me.. I can't get my foot into even a tennis shoe because I have to dip my toes down to get into them.. and my toes are so sensitive to the touch.. if anything touches them, they go into major spasms. That's why crocs work--I can slide my feet in from the back, and don't have to stick my toes downward. Unfortunately, all boots and tennis shoes are that way that will keep my feet warm in the winter. Dilemmas...

JoanB

09-07-2010 09:57 AM

Hey Sara Mae, I just had an idea: you're OK with the Crocs, right? And did I maybe see that you were OK with warm socks inside the Crocs, right? What if you got some galoshes that would fit over the Crocs? They would keep water from getting in the Crocs' holes. Here are some:

http://www.shoebuy.com/mens-galoshes.htm

Ugly yes? But maybe it would work.

jarrett622

09-07-2010 05:23 PM

Check out crocs. They make all kinds now not just the original clog style. My son bought me a pair a year ago and that's all I've worn since. Even in the winter.

http://www.crocs.com/home/homepage,default,pg.html

PS: Here ya go!

http://www.crocs.com/crocs-trailbrea...footwear-sport

smae	09-08-2010 02:26 PM

Thanks for that idea. I don't know where I'd find some around here and when I will be able to afford them (I have no money right now), but I will bookmark that site and see if my mom can look at Walmart... it's not the most stylish, but mostly I care about keeping my feet warm in the winter. :)

smae	09-08-2010 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jarrett622 (Post 692737)

Thanks. As with the last reply I posted, I have no money right now to buy anything... and I only see a few pair of crocs that are not holey... and very expensive! I will bookmark that too and keep checking. The problem is that I have to be able to slide my foot in, not stick my toes downward.. and anything with an open back that allows my foot to slide in.. isn't going to be warm enough. I didn't know crocs made boots, but they are just like any other boot--have to put your toes down in there.. that's what I can't do. This is hard.

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