When you suffer from a foot deformity, injury or a disease that affects the health of your feet, shopping for shoes designed with your condition in mind can go a long way to targeting your specific foot pain. Read below to learn about shoes designed for diabetics.
Diabetes. Many diabetics struggle to maintain the health of their feet. The combination of poor circulation and a damaged nervous system (neuropathy) makes it very difficult to detect minor scrapes, bumps and bruises. Reduced circulation in the feet also means that a diabetic’s body is not as good at healing those minor injuries. The result is that minor problems can lead to wide scale infections and even amputation.
Investing in proper footwear for diabetics is absolutely essential. Look for shoes with seamless interiors that will not irritate your feet. Toe boxes should be spacious (deep and wide) to prevent any cramping or pinching of the toes. Heels should be low (1/2 inch or less). For diabetics who suffer from foot swelling, look for shoes with removable insoles or that close with a Velcro strap. Both of these features will help you to adjust easily the size of the shoe.
PW Minor produces a shoe called the Women’s Dutchess Super Depth with a Wide Shank. As the shoe’s long and cumbersome name suggests, the shoe provides extra depth (this enables the shoe to accommodate custom orthotics or foot swelling) and is made with a wide shank (the part of the shoe that sits beneath the arch of the foot). The shoe comes in two colors: Black and Fall Taupe. It is made from the Women’s Contour last – a last designed to reflect the natural contours of the bottom of the foot. For an active wear shoe, try PW Minor’s Performance Walker DX2. This shoe closes with two Velcro straps and boasts a seamless interior that will not hurt your feet. The shoe offers an additional 1/2 inch depth (perfect for custom orthotics) and three removable insoles that make it easy to adjust the shoe’s size.
It is important that diabetics always wear shoes and socks. If a foot ulcer develops, contact your podiatrist immediately. You may need to stay off your feet a few days to give the wound a chance to heal. Or try a supportive sandal like PW Minor’s the Monika, which offers the orthopedic support of the Women’s Contour Last but will not put as much pressure on the broken skin.
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