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Permalink Reply by daniel on February 13, 2013 at 12:16pm

Well Tim, diabetic footwear is actually designed for diabetics in mind. An example is Apex(aka Aetrex, a manufacturer that designs their shoes to have a seamless interior so there are no exposed seams for the foot to rub against. Diabetic shoes also feature removable insoles to accommodate orthotics, as well as removable spacers for extra depth. Here is one example. Hope I was able to help clarify some things!

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Permalink Reply by rick phillips on February 19, 2013 at 7:58pm

Like all sneakers it is best to attach a Continuous Glucose Sensor to them so it is easier to keep track of them. I put mine on the tongue and call it a piercing. It is like a fashion statement.

Rick Phillips

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Permalink Reply by Unicornzzz on February 13, 2013 at 9:07am

Please check your insurance policy. Some medical insurance policies will cover all or part of the cost of one pair of shoes a year. You might be amaze at what your insurance company is supposed to cover and you might not know about it. I found out totally by accident that my policy was supposed to cover my testing strips and durable medical supplies.

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Permalink Reply by daniel on February 13, 2013 at 12:06pm

If you are looking for insurance to cover your shoes, I would check out FootSmart(online retailer) and Foot Solutions (brick and mortar). Foot solutions actually is a national retailer and has many stores nation wide.

Another good company I have been purchasing items from is the Diabetic Shoes Hub becuase they have a large selection.

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Permalink Reply by Cinderfella on February 13, 2013 at 8:26pm

I have a couple of pairs of diabetic socks and, yes, they are very soft but I find they are too loose. I hate that they come off with your shoe when you take your shoe off. I have also had them come off in my pant leg when I take my pants off. Regular shoes and socks work just fine for me. The thing I have to be careful of is heel height. The days of wearing heels are over for me. I try to buy shoes with as low a heel as possible. It's just not worth the pain or trip and fall.

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Permalink Reply by Jamie Dee on February 14, 2013 at 2:23pm

I wear my sneakers in the size that my foot measures, and my dress shoes a half size larger, but not for diabetic reasons. I am on my feet all day with kids, so I just want general comfort, and a half size larger can do that for me. Luckily, the only issues I have ever had with my feet are that they get dry really quickly.

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Permalink Reply by shoshana27 on February 17, 2013 at 6:54pm

i wear regular socks with diabetic sneakers. i cannot walk with shoes because of neuropathy

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Permalink Reply by TimmyMac on February 17, 2013 at 7:58pm

for the past few years i've worn basic cheapo socks and either nike or brooks running shoes when out at school, and I wear slip resistant boots at work. All of them are size 8 1/2, which is the exact size I need. Even after 15 years, I still don't have a reason to wear those specialty shoes. So until it becomes a necessity, I'll stick to running shoes and boots :)

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Permalink Reply by Sam Iam on February 20, 2013 at 12:24pm

I've been wearing diabetic socks for the past decade. Physician's choice or Diastar. They cost about the same as normal socks, and are way more comfortable. Recently, I noticed that non-D socks are becoming more like D socks. It think the important thing is that they don't have too much cotton. I wear any shoes, as long as they are comfortable and fit properly. I've never had any foot problems.

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