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Originally Posted by Susanne C. (Post 830002)

The whole shoe thing drives me crazy, and I have no idea what to do about it.
So far everyone has mentioned having sensitive feet. I have completely insensitive feet and ankles, meaning that I cannot feel whether a shoe fits well or is three sizes too tight, or rubs my ankles, or anything. I have severe pain in my legs and feet, they often feel like they are slowly being fed through a washer mangle, but it is only obliquely related to my footwear if at all. I have to decide whether a shoe fits by whether it leaves red marks or blisters on my foot when I take it off.
I also cannot keep clogs or most sandals on my feet because of the lack of sensation, and inability to move my toes. Fisherman sandals with lots of straps are okay.
Does anyone else have this problem? You could drive a two inch nail into my foot and I wouldn't notice if I wasn't looking.

I can identify with some of your problems. I get blisters all the time and I don't feel them. I discover them when I look at my feet and toes. I have a lot of ankle problems because i don't feel what my feet are doing and I wind up hurting my ankles. I have braces that I use on and off because of this. I broke a toe and didn't feel it...I only discovered it when it turned colors and it hurt when I tried to pivot on my foot. Yet, if I pick up a small rock in my sandals while walking, I still feel it. Its crazy and it really plays with my mind at times.

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Originally Posted by Geraldine (Post 829964)

Thanks abunnybabe,
I looked up Betula and there are some pretty cute ones! Gives me some hope that I just haven't found the right brand yet.

My toes are slightly better but I haven't worn anything but my sneakers and orthotics. I just got my custom orthotics this past week, hopefully they will help!

You can find sandals that will accomodate orthotics at the link in my previous emails. They are a little pricey, but worth it in that you can wear them with orthotics.

Hi there, anyone heard of fly flots? Got my first pair of clogs a few days ago, not the prettiest of shoes but so far amazingly comfortable, they are anatomical, anti fungal and most important anti shock which is great for me as my heels and ankles get quite painful. Bought through a UK company called Pavers, they have a web site and I think they ship worldwide, well worth a try. They have a range of fly flot slippers too.

I have been using fly flot slippers for years, they have a great range of sandals for the summer also. I also bought a pair of Fit Flops and they are nice to wear in the winter ( not the most beautiful clog either), I can't wear in the summer though as they are warm and make my feet burn even more.

New slipper socks I found!

If anyone has access to a Claire's - in most malls I think - they have a slipper sock that I have fallen in love with. All the normal slipper socks are just those soft slippers, possible "infused" with a lotion or something, but these are 2-3 times softer, they are lined with some sort of fat cottony substance. They are so soft, and since the shape or soles have been bothering me in almost everything, and barefoot is good EXCEPT my feet get too cold, these have been working. Really good on cold tile floors. Warm, fuzzy and barefoot-like. The regular slipper socks I have to wear a second pair of socks under. And slippers with any type of shape/sole have not been working.

They were recently on sale from $18 to $5... So I bought a few. They are holiday colors, bright pink. :)

I found on this forum a link for Neos Overshoes. I found a couple of them locally and one was like a light coat that fit nicely over my crocs. They could be used over your flip flops I'm sure for house use. I plan to buy mine on line and get the insulated ones that have cleats for ice.

I don't like cold feet eithor. Google "Foot Smart" they have a great catalog with lots of good choices, and they cater to sensitive feet. good luck. ginnie

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Originally Posted by Macophile (Post 729603)

I am having a problem with footwear- more specifically slippers. I cannot figure out what kind of slippers would be best to buy for my poor sensitive feet. They hate the cold (it increases the peripheral neuropathy and fibro pain) so they need to be covered in the winter so right now I am in socks and flip-flops which works for the fall but now that it is getting really cold it isn't really working anymore.

I want slippers that are really soft but I can't figure out what kind that would be... does anyone have any experience or suggestions? All help is extremely welcome!!

Crocs with fleece lining or UGG boots are good. Buy them online - copies are OK too.