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03-09-2015, 01:16 PM | #1 | |||
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I get a wide toe box... I am female, and just buy men's shoes now.
I find that leather enclosed toes get too hot...that increases burning for me. A different type of upper might breathe better. you can try rubbing in Biofreeze on the tops of your feet and toes before putting on the shoes helpful... Wait a few minutes until it dries and sinks in. I have also put Salonpas Patches (original type) on the insteps too, at times.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Enna70 (03-09-2015) |
03-09-2015, 01:26 PM | #2 | ||
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03-09-2015, 04:32 PM | #3 | ||
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I wear Brooks and Asics sneakers, Softwalk and Drew for dress shoes- womens. I cannot feel my feet at all so just buy a size larger, 13's. I tried wide shoes but couldn't drive in them since I have limited feeling in my legs, it just seemed like the wider shoes got caught between the pedals.
Drew makes mens' shoes too, have you tried them? They are all leather and very smooth inside, with a double depth option. This probably isn't encouraging but I really don't think shoes make a big difference in the burning for many of us. My favorite shoes are Finn comfort sandals. Very pricey but they do not irritate my feet at all. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Enna70 (03-09-2015) |
03-09-2015, 07:41 PM | #4 | |||
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these are what i wear and have found the most comfortable. i get my regular length but get 4EEEE width. the adjustable strap works great for me by making it easy to loosen as the day goes on if my feet swell.
http://www.zappos.com/new-balance-mw577-hook-and-loop |
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03-09-2015, 10:05 PM | #5 | ||
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My favorite subject here and there is no easy answer. I have so many different shoe attempts. Yes you need a size larger than your normal size. Not 2 or 3 sizes larger. For the toes and top of your foot but your foot should fit somewhat snug. I recommend orthotics to keep your feet formed correctly so you don't develop other issues. If they are too hard your podiatrist should be able to attach a gortex pad to them. I have more numbness than pain but it's a similar situation. I wear flip flops around the house. When socks are an issue I just wear liners. They are very light and wick moisture. I now have a box at the end of my bed under the sheets with an open end so my feet are never irritated by the covers at night. Some podiatrists swear by expensive running shoes. However you have to do whats right for you. I have a cheep pair of casual dress shoes that are comfortable and not too hard. Again I would consider the orthotics. There are also stores that sell diabetic shoes. They tend to be ugly but they have a high top. My right foot is worse than the left and this year I had a bought with planter fashiitis. I started to wear a foot brace (support) that helped.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | mrsD (03-10-2015) |
03-10-2015, 10:45 AM | #6 | ||
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As long as folks are giving shoe reports, I thought Id throw this in:
Ive never gone thru as many shoes, trying to find comfortable ones, since I came down with PN. I have pain, somewhat controlled by the drugs, and some numbness, but nothing is totally numb. I stumbled on the Asics (brand) Contend 2 (model), which is about the cheapest shoe Asics makes. (List for $60 but can be had cheaper) The white part of the sole is of a softer, spongier material than their more expensive model shoes, and there isn't any gel in the forefoot of this shoe. The models with gel in the forefoot aren't comfortable for me. They feel like a lump behind my toes, but my feet already think there is a lump there. LOL. I read a review on these shoes, that the reviewer said they felt like pillows on his feet, & I have to agree. They don't feel so pillowy after you get used to them, but they are about the best I've found. They didn't require any break in, for me, and are made mostly of mesh. I'll continue to buy them as long as they make them. Too frustrating for me to keep searching. They come in a few colors, too. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | mrsD (03-10-2015) |
03-10-2015, 11:17 AM | #7 | |||
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I have found for myself, that hard uppers, (inflexible uppers) push down on my toes and balls of the feet and cause pain for me. I do have sesamoid bone problems so I too prefer shoes with soft uppers, no uppers, or nylon mesh or the equiv. Therefore leather is difficult for me.
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