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What type of shoes do you wear? My feet swell so a slip on is best for me.
Posted on 03/13/08, 10:03 pm
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Reply #1 - 03/14/08  11:47pm
" Well, thats kind of hard because I've worn boots my whole life. I bought a new pair a half size large to accommodate swelling, but for around the house I wear soft slippers.

Try sheepskinshoes.com "
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Reply #2 - 03/15/08  4:24pm
" Do you have feeling in your feet? I never know where my feet are. I may try these. "
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Reply #3 - 03/16/08  8:25pm
" Oh, I know they're there; I just can't seem to get them to do what I want.

I forgot to mention that I use isotoner slippers around the house after nearly losing a toe on a coffee table leg. They told me that shoes were still a necessity, but neglected to mention why. "
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Reply #4 - 03/16/08  9:45pm
" Well if you have shoes on, you won't lose your toes to the coffee table. LOL!!!

My feet spasm & will not go flat. That makes wearing shoes hard. "
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Reply #5 - 04/21/08  12:21pm
" Matt, my boyfriend wears tennis shoes. Well a tennis shoe. "
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Reply #6 - 04/22/08  7:00pm
" You may also want to be a part of the neuropathy group.. we have the same type of problems you're describing...
Post there, there may be more of a response to your question if you post it.
http://dailystrength.org/groups/ne... "
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Reply #7 - 05/25/08  7:09am
" i wear regular shoes to which my braces are attached "
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