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Kmeb,
Thanks. I looked.
Didn't see any that weren't flip-flop type.
If you find adjustable strap sheepskin, let me know the url.

The one and only

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Originally Posted by kmeb (Post 513519)

Just spent some time looking for sheepskin electric wheelchair covers on some sheepskin sites, many of them have other medical products..... they had sheepskin for sandals - you might just do a search for such products - looked super comfy....

Birkenstock for me. It is the only shoe that truly allows my feet to stay quiet. My NB tennis shoes are also okay.

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Originally Posted by Grizabella (Post 513075)

Crocs has a pair of sandals with just a strap across the arch of the foot and one thin one across the toes. Those work great for me! And then at Walmart the other day I found a pair of Dr. Scholls thong type sandals that have a thick part across the arch that are wonderful, too. The part across the arch keeps your foot from going forward against the part between your toes and causing a sore, too. The Crocs sandals weigh almost nothing. When I first tried a pair of Crocs, the little nubbies inside felt like little jagged pebbles on the soles of my feet, but in a very short time I was totally used to them and they didn't feel that way anymore. I actually think they helped my feet. My feet are very, very sensitive in addition to being numb. Only other neuropathy sufferers would understand that. I can't even stand to have socks on my feet so the less shoe I have, the better.

I DON'T recommend the Curves flip flops from Avon! They're heavenly cushiony and have the thicker strap across the arch so your foot won't go forward against the thing between your toes, but they're an exercise sandal designed to work your leg and buttocks muscles and tone them. I wore mine into Walmart and before I had gone very far, my buttocks were screaming "WHAT were you thinking, woman!?!?!? We're 63 years old and in retirement!" I just couldn't stand it and had to visit the shoe department to get something else. That's how I found the Dr. Scholls sandals.

Hi all. I've noticed that Crocs flipflops have two different kinds of nubbies. The old kind (which I like) is more like flat-topped warts, while the newer nubs are pointier (ouch!).

I don't have PN, but do have some foot numbness due to MS. I walked all over Disneyland in my flipflop Crocs (the warty kind!). I understand what Nide44 is saying about flipflops causing the toes to "grip;" however, the Crocs aren't just flat, so you really don't have to work to keep them on your feet.

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Originally Posted by nide44 (Post 513504)

I wear either NB Hook & Loop Walkers, or Dr Scholl's Velcro walkers (with gel insoles and cushion insoles on top of the gels), when out of the house, all the time.
Different colors and slightly different looks, works for most occasions, other than very formal.
In the house, I immediately change to very soft moccasin type, BR slippers with a rubber sole.

Flip-Flops cause the toes to grip, and the foot to arch- in a manner it shouldn't, every time you take a step.
This puts an undue amount of strain on the muscles and bones of the feet and most podiatrists will say to shy away from them at all costs. (my uncle was a surgical podiatrist at NIH, & private practice)

A good sandal that has an adjustable ankle strap, an adjustable heel strap, and a strap that is adjustable over the toe area, just behind the toes, is preferable.
I need a very soft cushioning insole and padded straps, because of my sensitivity to pressure.
I've many pairs of sandals, but cannot wear any of them for more than an hour or so. I've never found a pair that is soft enough or comfortable enough.
Walking in them for any length of time is painful, to say the least.

Nide - I had looked at a lot of sites before we a decision - but this one is close - has the insoles fitted into sandals I know a lot of people with PN wear... heres the url...

http://www.kiwi-sheepskins.com/sheep...hions-misc.asp

This is a great thread!

Hello,
I have a Morton's Neuroma that adds to the pain of PN, a while back my chiropractor suggested I try wearing a pair of Earth shoes. The salesperson told me to try them at home as people with an unsteady gait do not find them safe. Three times I tried them over the week end before deciding to keep them. The sole of the toe section is higher than the heel. It has an uphill sensation. I now walk more without the use of a cain as it works on the leg,thigh and abs while putting more weight on the heel and relieving the pressure on the sole section. The design has a wide toe section and is all leather and made in the USA, price 130.00. The only other shoe I wear is New Balance with a custom insole provided by the VA. I took a good pair of loafers and converted them into a comfortable pair of slippers for wearing in the house. The burning sensation of having my feet encased is something I can only relieve with Methadone, Lyrica medication. At present Iam using salicylic acid to burn away a plantar wart on the bottom of my foot.
Lanny

Oh, you have no idea how much I wish I could find a pair of sandals that fit my foot right... my piggest problem is that they are all too hard...especially on the footbed. I need super cushy sandals and this is super hard to find. I am still stuck in my sneakers or fleece slippers, and I know I'll be dying when the really really hot weather hits.

My daughter called me to rave about "fitflops" she said they are solid yet the footbed is like walking on memory foam. I haven't taken the plunge yet, they also are designed to give your legs a workout so I thought I'd wait to see how she likes them broken in...how sweet of her to be thinking of me and searching the internet for shoes that she thinks I can wear. I can't have pressure on the tops of my feet at all and in the heat that is coming up it will be my most miserable time of year coming up.

Swear by them....last summer I tried a Birkinstock sandle, "Arizona" is the style name. Ended up with major red swollen feet and horrific pain. That was it, my husband and son have long complained about the lack of style in the Crocs...but less so now. Come winter I just add socks.....love my Crocs!!!

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Originally Posted by jannaw (Post 514405)

Oh gosh no! Those are the same as the Avon sandals I was talking about. I don't recommend them at all! It's true that the footbed is very cushy, but the way it works the muscles clear up to your waist makes them very painful for some people. I'm one of them!

Oh, and the reviews I've read say that one of the sandals is tighter across the top than the other on the Avon ones and I found that to be true.