MS footwear must haves???

[durgastiger]

A strange question I know. I have become very very very sensitive to things touching my feet. My ankles have gotten weak so flip flops are out but I need some suggestions for good socks that are compression, soft or diabetic that you know help MSers with the foot sensitivity.

If you have any other tricks or tips for good brand socks, sneakers or shoes that you know help with that sensitivity, ankle weakness and gate issue I would appreciate it.

[ledybug]

Me too!

I too have strange sensations in my feet! Neuro said no more flip flops! I am barefoot most the time. I love my Birkenstocks!

[newbie but goodie]

I love my Toms. No laces to mess with, they are soft and can be worn with or without socks, comfy and can take an insole if needed. There are crochet ones that let some air in.

[Marco]

I use elastic laces to make regular laced shoes more like slip-ons. The laces help conserve vital energy and also keep me from fumbling into frustration trying to tie the laces.

[Mermaid Susan]

I use elastic-laces shoes too (with a toggle tightener) and they come as water shoes as well. I also have some maryjane style shoes with velcro closures.

Many of my winter shoes have zippers, another easy-to-use option.

For me, the sculptural quality of the soles of shoes seems to be the most important factor in helping me walk (a little), balance, and keep them on. If the soles are too thin or too flat, forget it.

Stay lifted,
Mermaid