Have you heard of diabetic shoes?

[Medina27]

And what they are

 

[Riva_Roxaban]

And what they are

Go here, and the answer s to your questions are at the bottom of the page.

https://www.propetaustralia.com.au/product-category/walking-shoes-for-problem-feet/diabetic-shoes/

 

[Jaylee]

And what they are

Hi,

In answer to your title question. Yes, for many years..

But to be frank, with the many years experience..? Just get a comfortable non "D" tagged shoe that works for you.
I spend a lot of time on my feet. work & play.(I wear safety shoes where i work.)
Decent non seamed socks work well for me too? I can stand all day.. Personally, i tried out some JCB trainer socks for work. went back for a second 3 pack..

 

[jaywak]

Like the others have said you don't need any special footwear just comfortable shoes , and I have found bamboo socks are brilliant , I had incurable fungal nail infection on my big toenails for decades but since changing to the bamboo socks a couple of years ago it has almost gone with no medication .

 

[Ushthetaff]

I only have one foot so I only have half the worry lol but I have no “ padding on the base of my foot so basically the only thing stopping me walking on my bones is my skin, I have a insole made for me , I use it in some of my trainers but don’t have to use it when I wear Skechers , I have 3 different pairs and must say they are brilliant I’ve never worn Diabetic shoes but like others wear comfy shoes with good socks I did have some Skecher socks which had a slight padding built into them which were good

 

[Smiler99]

My uncle hade 2 pairs especially made 1 pair shoes and pair of trainers

 

[Andydragon]

My uncle hade 2 pairs especially made 1 pair shoes and pair of trainers

My father did too but that was due to the damage caused by uncontrolled diabetes and Charcot foot. I can’t imagine why anyone without specific feet issues would need diabetic shoes. Just seems a way to make them more expensive

 

[Smiler99]

My father did too but that was due to the damage caused by uncontrolled diabetes and Charcot foot. I can’t imagine why anyone without specific feet issues would need diabetic shoes. Just seems a way to make them more expensive

Loving the black cat on your picture

 

[Ledzeptt]

No idea about the shoes, although since WFH I live in my fake Birkenstock sandals and am sure my feet benefit.

When I do wear socks, I echo @jaywak’s recommendation for bamboo - amazingly comfortable and good for the environment (allegedly) - TKMAXX often have a good offer.