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anyone have any suggestion for shoes? i have to always wear a brace for the foot drop and i always wear sneakers, but even those end up hurting by mid day. i have to have a back and support but i wish i had something cooler and less consticting. any suggestions??? joan

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Hi Joan. Go to the Sketcher's site (you'll have to copy and paste the address below, I can't get it to show up as a link). I love these shoes, there more of a sandal, but the bottoms are like a sneaker, very stable and supportive. They have vented sides and back. What I really love about them is the thin adjustable strap which I adjust as my foot swells throughout the day. Mervyn's has a bigger selection that what I currently see on the Sketcher site.

Lisa

http://www.skechers.com/catalog/brow...FID=GOO2SAVE15

Hi Joan,
I am MISS CHEAP with alot of things, but shoes are not one of the. I really use money wisely. But Clark's have helped me alot. ;) Hugs, Roz xxx



http://www.clarks.com/portal.html

i wear birks. they are mega expensive, but you can't beat the comfort and they last forever.
:hug:

I haven't worn them but I know that they make rubbery kind of shoes called crocs. The real ones are like 30 bucks but you can buy some cheaper ones at walmart or something for like 5-10 dollars. They have holes at the top so the air can circulate and they have a back. The part where the foot lays is bumpy I think but you can probably buy those inserts you can put in your shoes so it isn't as rough and irritating.

If not, I was in an ortho boot for awhile. It helped with support and protection and you can adjust it if your foot is more swollen.

Hope this helps.

Hi Joan, I wear a leg brace as well and have tried all sorts of shoes/sneakers. What Has worked best for me are a good pair of regular sneakers with velcro straps. Inside of them I put a pair of the most expensive Dr Scholl inserts that they sell...the ones with the blue gel cushion. They have worked well for me but I'm only able to be on my feet for a half hour at a time due to the rsd pain. It's not expensive and worth a try. Hope it helps...jeannie

My ortho suggested GOOD QUALITY sneakers, not the discount or department store variety. They have different grades for different sales outlets and it makes a difference. I get New Balance, but only at the New Balance store, not at a mass retailer. They go for about $125 instead of the usual $35 - $60. The better construction is worth it.

Mike

Thanks to you all. i will be searching the web for your ideas. you guys are so helpful.
used to be, do you wear the insole inside your brace or outside of it?
joan

Hi Joan, I've tried the inserts both inside and outside my brace. I've also tried having 1 inside and 1 outside at the same time. What I've found works best for me is one on the inside of the sneaker. It does take time however to break in a new pair of sneakers. When I get new ones I wear the insert on both the inside of the brace and the sneaker. Once I get used to the new sneaker I can remove the one in t Hohe brace.Hope this can work for you as well...please let me know...Jeannie

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Hi Joan,

I have always had a problem with shoes and the brace. I would have to take the sneakers my daughters wore out and wear them. But I took a chance the other day and bought a pair of Dr. Scholls with the gel inserts already in them. I couldn't belive that I kept the shoe on. Most of the time I have to get the shoe off in a matter of seconds, too much pain. Good Luck!

Sue K.

hi,
i'm having a shoe off day today ... wow the heat came in and my feet swelled but good. i have been on the couch most of the day though since i tend to trip and fall so easily with the brace off.
i did have my husband get me the gel insoles and i tried them both in the sneaker and then in the brace. the problem was, even though i buy size wide shoes to accommodate the brace, it was still too tight with the added pad and then the swelling ... i will try again tomorrow when the weather is cooler. i liked the idea of wearing someone elses worn in shoes! that sounded comfortable.
has anyone who uses a brace found any other shoe than a sneaker that works? something cooler?
thanks for all the suggestions. i used to live in dr schols wooded sandals before rsd ... hate it! i wear sandals for dress up but my feet swell badly just from the straps and they are not even tight ... joan

All the cute shoes in my closet that I can no longer wear :(
A few years back I sold shoes for a living....little did I know the experience would prepare me for RSD feet. I had alot of customers with neuropathy so learned about comfortable shoes and what brands the doctors were recommending.
I wear Ecco the design of the shoe is wide and the sole has great shock absorbancy. They are pricey but last forever. When I wear a sneaker it's New Balance. Another thing I do that helps is to switch my shoes regularly, not wear the same pair everyday.
Hope you find something that will work for you, it seems like since the spread to my feet my pain tolerance is zippo....when your feet hurt your whole body hurts.
Jeanne

I Cannot Do Clogs Because No Back On Them ... And With The Brace And The Nerve Palsy, I Would Slip Right Out. I Would Love To.
I Am Going To Look At The Ecco. Thank You.
Right Now I Took The Regular Insoles Out Of My Sneakers And Am Using The Gel Soles In The Brace And It Feels Pretty Good. Anything For Relief At This Point. It Even Hurts When I Get In The Shower Because Of The Tub Mat So I Could Never Wear The Crocs. And Yes, When The Feet Hurt The Body Seems To Stop .... I Lose All Sense Of Purpose When I Cannot Even Stand Up.
Thanks To All Who Gave Their Help Here. Remember When We Picked Our Shoes To Match Our Outfits??? I Gave Away All My Shoes Years Ago. It Was A Sad Day. Joan