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I don’t know about anyone else but i find that the goretex breathable sports boots work well for my feet. Anything that breathes and is built for max support should be better i’d have thought. You can also get those new gel foot shaped inserts from good hiking shops, blacks are one example. These things are formed to the shape of your feet and cost about 30 quid a pair. — T1 Dx’d 1993. 26u Lantus and as much novorapid as my meter says i need

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A friend, not medically qualified, has suggested to me that Nike trainers instead of leather shoes might benefit my neuropathic and arthritic feet. Any thoughts, ideas, experiences would be greatly welcomed by this particular sufferer. Thanks in advance. — Al. Idiopathic t1 Last HbA1c 5.95 Total Chol 2.7 Current Blood Pressure 118/74 Resting Pulse Rate 71 Beef Lente 1x Beef Neutral 2x

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A friend, not medically qualified, has suggested to me that Nike trainers instead of leather shoes might benefit my neuropathic and arthritic feet. Any thoughts, ideas, experiences would be greatly welcomed by this particular sufferer. Thanks in advance. — Al. Idiopathic t1 Last HbA1c 5.95 Total Chol 2.7 Current Blood Pressure 118/74 Resting Pulse Rate 71 Beef Lente 1x Beef Neutral 2x

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A friend, not medically qualified, has suggested to me that Nike trainers instead of leather shoes might benefit my neuropathic and arthritic feet. Any thoughts, ideas, experiences would be greatly welcomed by this particular sufferer. Thanks in advance. —

The problem I find with trainers is that they don’t ‘breath’ as well as leather shoes. If I wear em for too long me feet get sweaty and start to pong! This is the first stage to bacteria growing and infection setting in. So no, I restrict the wearing of trainers and always gives me tootsies a good wash after wearing em:o) Philip Martin.

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A friend, not medically qualified, has suggested to me that Nike trainers instead of leather shoes might benefit my neuropathic and arthritic feet. Any thoughts, ideas, experiences would be greatly welcomed by this particular sufferer. Thanks in advance.

Hi Al I’ve got a couple of pairs of Nike ACG (All Condition Gear) and I find them to be an excellent fit, very comfortable on the feet and very supportive. No, I don’t work for Nike Cheers Steve E. Whitley Bay, North East England Tyneside & Northumberland Local History Group at: http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/tyneside For photographs of the Newcastle Upon Tyne area go to: http://www.steve-ellwood.org.uk http://www.geordies.force9.co.uk "Geordie goes beyond mere geography and is a quality of heart"

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The problem I find with trainers is that they don’t ‘breath’ as well as leather shoes. If I wear em for too long me feet get sweaty and start to pong! This is the first stage to bacteria growing and infection setting in. So no, I restrict the wearing of trainers and always gives me tootsies a good wash after wearing em:o)

New Balance makes leather athletic shoes. — Type 2 http://users.bestweb.net/~jbove/

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A friend, not medically qualified, has suggested to me that Nike trainers instead of leather shoes might benefit my neuropathic and arthritic feet. Any thoughts, ideas, experiences would be greatly welcomed by this particular sufferer. Thanks in advance. I don’t know about the neuropathy aspect Al, but when I once went to my doc’s, he had a student doc sitting in with him and he pointed my shoes out to her, complimented me on them and said to her "THOSE are the shoes a diabetic should wear". They were trainers, but I can’t remember if they were my Nikes or any of the others. (Not that I’ve got a shedful you understand:-) The chiropodist at the clinic said my feet are in good nick too, but maybe she just can’t pronounce Nike:-))) Beav

Thanks for the smile, you always cheer me up. My original friend – she is *still* a friend, but the one I mentioned in my first post – is not diabollocal, but arthritic. From the good info I got here from so many people – for which, a big thank you to one and all – I got some sensible questions to ask the podiatrist when I see her next month. Looks like the Nikes and Goretex inserts at the moment, we’ll see. — Al. Idiopathic t1 Last HbA1c 5.95 Total Chol 2.7 Current Blood Pressure 118/74 Resting Pulse Rate 71 Beef Lente 1x Beef Neutral 2x

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A friend, not medically qualified, has suggested to me that Nike trainers instead of leather shoes might benefit my neuropathic and arthritic feet. Any thoughts, ideas, experiences would be greatly welcomed by this particular sufferer. Thanks in advance. I don’t know about the neuropathy aspect Al, but when I once went to my doc’s, he had a student doc sitting in with him and he pointed my shoes out to her, complimented me on them and said to her "THOSE are the shoes a diabetic should wear". They were trainers, but I can’t remember if they were my Nikes or any of the others. (Not that I’ve got a shedful you understand:-) The chiropodist at the clinic said my feet are in good nick too, but maybe she just can’t pronounce Nike:-)))

I started getting foot care before I was diagnosed with DM — my big toes were getting all squished in and my toenails were deforming.  I had bigtime fungus problems.  Anyway, the NP I saw recommended New Balance shoes to me, and I’ve been wearing them ever since — in a size considerably larger and wider than I thought I needed!  That helped a lot, and when I got orthotics to help with my plantar fasciitis it was even better.  I believe that "trainers" are athletic shoes or sneakers.   Yes?  New Balance has a variety of running shoes, walking shoes, cross trainers, etc. I’ve worn nothing but New Balance (mostly walking shoes) since then.   Some of their shoes are made with a last called SL2, and those are the best.  I don’t know if they make them in men’s sizes, though. Priscilla

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – A friend, not medically qualified, has suggested to me that Nike trainers instead of leather shoes might benefit my neuropathic and arthritic feet. Any thoughts, ideas, experiences would be greatly welcomed by this particular sufferer. Thanks in advance. I don’t know about the neuropathy aspect Al, but when I once went to my doc’s, he had a student doc sitting in with him and he pointed my shoes out to her, complimented me on them and said to her "THOSE are the shoes a diabetic should wear". They were trainers, but I can’t remember if they were my Nikes or any of the others. (Not that I’ve got a shedful you understand:-) The chiropodist at the clinic said my feet are in good nick too, but maybe she just can’t pronounce Nike:-))) I started getting foot care before I was diagnosed with DM — my big toes were getting all squished in and my toenails were deforming.  I had bigtime fungus problems.  Anyway, the NP I saw recommended New Balance shoes to me, and I’ve been wearing them ever since — in a size considerably larger and wider than I thought I needed!  That helped a lot, and when I got orthotics to help with my plantar fasciitis it was even better.  I believe that "trainers" are athletic shoes or sneakers. Yes?  New Balance has a variety of running shoes, walking shoes, cross trainers, etc. I’ve worn nothing but New Balance (mostly walking shoes) since then. Some of their shoes are made with a last called SL2, and those are the best.  I don’t know if they make them in men’s sizes, though. Priscilla

Yes, I got fungus problems too, but since I got that elsewhere (guess lol) and another issue or two I think that is systemic C. Albicans. As far as the shoes go, I never heard of New Balance, might be American only, I will search that one out. Yes, "trainers" are sneakers. From what I read, men’s sizes are probably available. I will find out, there is not a rush, because I’ve had arthritis 30 years, and neuropathy 2 years, so another 40-odd days to my podiatrist won`t make a lot of difference. A big thank you again to all, I don’t know what I’d do without you. — Al. Idiopathic t1 Last HbA1c 5.95 Total Chol 2.7 Current Blood Pressure 118/74 Resting Pulse Rate 71 Beef Lente 1x Beef Neutral 2x

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I’ve worn nothing but New Balance (mostly walking shoes) since then. Some of their shoes are made with a last called SL2, and those are the best.  I don’t know if they make them in men’s sizes, though.

They do make the SL2 in mens.  They are not necessarily the best, but will fit feet of a certain build better.  To be specific, feet that are wider in the front.  The SL1 (also in mens) are a better fit for people who have a foot that is more narrow proportionally in the front, although not necessarily a narrow foot.  New Balance does have a website that explains the various lasts and types of shoes they sell. — Type 2 http://users.bestweb.net/~jbove/

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 said this… They look really good, and I see they have a shop in Newcastle.  The only thing I didn’t see is any kind of price guide. What sort of prices are we talking about here?

similar or less than other brands, I picked a pair up for