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Hi

Can anybody give me advice on best trainers and sandals for charcot foot.

I have Asics which are great with my orthotics but would like a change now and again and also sandals for the summer

Cheryl

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Thel

Hi Cheryl it’s so difficult my best option is sketchers with memory foam my sandals always Clark’s but with a padded inside also check out Padders good luck

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Citylife1 in reply to Thel

Thanks for the advice will check it out

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kyia_boots

I love new balance running trainers. So do you have skinny or wide feet? Various family members of mine have CMT and we all find different things comfortable. I have skinny feet with lots of muscle wastage. Karrimor walking sandals are my fave for summer. Good luck -its even harder not being able to try on before we buy.

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Citylife1 in reply to kyia_boots

Hi Kyia

I have wide big feet with high arches, I have orthotics in my trainers which help, but want a change. I have looked at the balance ones and wonder if the rocker looking type ones would be good for me, I wear trainers all the time. I would also like to find out if my orthotics can go in the balance trainers

Cheryl

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Ladywonder in reply to Citylife1

I can only wear new balance and they have to be leather. If I put on any other shoe that are soft breathable etc. I am crippled by the time i reach my mail box and can barely get back to the house. I haven't found a sandle i can wear yet how i miss wearing them.

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kyia_boots in reply to Citylife1

I've just discovered what will be a game changer (for me at least) Salomon do very light,very flexible walking boots that have the base of a training/running shoe. I spent 2 hours researching on their website and will be ordering some soon.

I'm not sure if New Balance are all narrow but the ones I have are. It might be worth asking them on twitter. They tend to respond within a few hours :)

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handmaid

The trainers I wear are Adidas Stan Smith tennis shoes with velcro fasteners. For shoes I've purchased from a company called Sandpiper, It's worth a look.

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minkimoo

you might find them hard tto come by now but Nike Huarache ultras are comfy and i find support my feet quite well. think huaraches mind be end of line now though, so i may have to try asics or NB

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