Shoes For Sensitive Feet - A Primer

Finding just the right pair of shoes is hard enough, but when you have the added complication of sensitive feet, the process can be an absolute nightmare. Therapeutic shoes, therefore, are an absolute necessity for those people in need of orthopedic shoes for sensitive feet. What these shoes lack in style
(and, boy, do they ever) they more than make up for in comfort and pain relief. And as any long-time sufferer will attest to, this is a sacrifice that many are more than happy to make. Anyone who says that it's painful to be beautiful has likely never endured the discomfort and sheer pain experienced by diabetics or people with problem feet (arthritis, bunions, flat feet and so on). Sensitive feet shoes offer a number of options and solutions to the problem, but most typically provide features such as:

• Velcro straps that can be adjusted for a better shoe fit as is needed.
• Shoes that are soft and supple so that they can stretch -- for those people whose feet swell a tad more than usual.
  
• Shoes with added depth or room for orthotic aids to be used.
  
• Added stability and walking support; roomy toe box; and padded or shock absorbing heel.

With an emphasis more on function than form, you'd perhaps expect the price of a sensitive foot shoe to be considerably less than that of something more fashionable and trendy (given the tacitly understood fact that fashion costs money), but that's not the case. Pain relief, it would appear, does not come cheap, and a pair of therapeutic shoes will run you anywhere from $50 to $200 and more. As is always the case, it's up to you to decide what suits you best, but we've taken the liberty of highlighting a few shoe brands so as to kick start your decision-making process. A little knowledge goes a long way, after all. It can also be a dangerous thing, but that's something for another time and place.

• Drew - Specifically designed for diabetic and arthritic patients, Drew footwear is also suitable for relief of common foot pain and is often prescribed as such. Drew Shoes feature removable dual-density inserts created specifically to draw moisture away from the foot, keeping them healthy and bacteria free.
  Additionally, Drew shoes for sensitive feet feature rounded toes, a wide shank, an extended medial stabilizer and other comfort enhancing features. Drew shoes are available for both men and women and come in colors such as Black, Bone, Taupe, White, Walnut and a panoply of others.
• Pedors - Orthopedic footwear for men, women and children, Pedors offers a relatively
  cost-effective solution for chronic sufferers or simply those people who desire a more comfortable pair of shoes. Constructed of real leather, the women's 200 Vienna retails for around $95, features neoprene stretch panels and is beneficial to people with corns and bunions.

As is always the case, consult your physician in order to best ascertain which solution is right for you. It will save you time, money and more importantly, ensure your future well-being. Should you know what it is exactly that you're looking for, then click here for sensitive feet solutions like stretchers, foot cushions, caps, silicone sleeves, soothers, etc. Of course, even if your health professional hasn't prescribed a therapeutic shoe, taking a look might give you a better idea of what to ask about or help you make a better decision.

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