Originally Posted by kmeb

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....

Originally Posted by Grizabella

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.

Originally Posted by nide44

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.

Originally Posted by jannaw

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.