Peripheral Neuropathy and footwear

Yes I have peripheral neuropathy diagnosed about 10 years ago. In my case it just means my feet feel permanently numb as if they are very cold. It has never been suggested that I need orthotics but I find the warmer I can keep my feet, the more comfortable I am. I wear ankle boots for a lot of the year and have quite a big selection of different colours, some with only a low wedge heel some with a bigger heel. I even bought some tapestry ones recently (very cheap in Primark). For posh occasions I can wear more stylish shoes for a short time, the best I have found recently were some Reiker sling backs made of woven leather. I always wear bed socks! Good luck with your shoe search.

Here are the Reiker shoes, very comfortable!

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I don't have neuropathy nannycake but I can attest that Reiker shoes come in all colours and shapes, are very comfortable and have room for an orthotic. I've been living in them this summer as I'm trying an appropriate orthotic for knee pain. There's an online site you could look at which also gives a list of stockists. I also love their boots. Hope you find something for the 'smart' occasions.

saxifrage has more IT skill than I .

Reiker Shoes

No but learning??!

I have orthotics on both shoes and a raised shoe on one foot and just love Reiker shoes as I said on another post. One young women commented on my shoes at my local library saying they looked great!! Hopefully I'm not looking as old as I feel

If your width fitting is between E and 8E, Widerfit Shoes are attractive and built with removable insoles to accommodate orthotics.

I have wide feet and find Skechers trainer-style shoes comfortable. Mine have very light and shock-absorbing soles plus memory foam insoles. They are a sort of grey/black marl with bright pink trims; they come with alternative pink or black laces! I also have a pair of Skechers 'go walk' purple slip-on trainers which are as comfortable as my most cosy slippers, and all the better for having been bought in an on-line sale.