Re: diabetic friendly shoes?

Will, I think that was determined long before the sandals of today. I have an excellent pair of
Eccos. As Chris pointed out they are making much more secured sandals today; they are almost
like shoes but with the ventilation of sandals, and lots of support. Mine are also velcro
adjustable, so that helps whenever my feet swell. No longer can I wear shoes that have any
tapering to the toes at all. That is why I am wearing Joseph Seibels now. Even though I do not
actually walk, and am in the wheelchair, my feet will hurt as if I had been walking on them all
day whenever we are gone for a day like for appointments in Memphis. I think it is because they
are not used to being in the *down* position; I have to keep them elevated to prevent swelling.

Though I have very severe neuropathy of my feet, along with drop foot (not sure if that is
neuropathy or sciatica related), and the weight of shoes - any weight shoes - causes me to loose
my balance, and trip on my feet. I've had several falls like that, and with my osteoporosis,
falling is not something *I* need to be doing. I can protect my feet better than I can my whole
body. *s* Also, I do not walk any further than to the bathroom and back so it's not like I'm
exposing myself to much danger (I'll have to count the steps next time I think of it .........
probably not more than 50 steps a day :). Life would be oh, so dull without all of its
challenges. I've had battles with my feet for way long before I knew I had diabetes, never
knowing it was neuropathy that I was dealing with.



bh-wages at swbell.net
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"W.M.McKee" <wmmckee@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:35:39 -0500, Susan <nevermind@xxxxxxxxxx>
: wrote:
:
: >x-no-archive: yes
: >
: >Alexander Arnakis wrote:
: >
: >> Therefore, wear only closed styles. Avoid sandals and other "open"
: >> styles. Circulating air might be nice in preventing athlete's foot,
: >> but for a diabetic, mechanical injury is worse. Never, ever, go
: >> barefoot, *especially* on the beach. The shoe soles should be thick
: >> and sturdy; you're going to encounter sharp rocks, etc.
: >
: >I just don't get this advice; I always wear open shoes or sandals in
: >warm weather, if I'm not plain barefoot. I have no healing problems,
: >and fungi are more likely to occur on feet that are always enclosed in
: >shoes.
: >
: >Susan
:
: Hello folks,
:
: Susan has a valid point, I think, as well as those who advocate closed
: shoes... Just as I would not advocate sandals for trail hiking and
: mountain climbing, I should think that sandals would be very
: appropriate for casual wear in situations where there are not so many
: hazards to the feet. Sandals can offer significant protection and
: comfort, while providing better ventilation to fungus prone feet.
: Again, as in matters of diet, I suggest it comes down to the situation
: and common sense.
:
: Will, T2


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