Diabetic Shoes

Six of the best sites for shoes created especially for diabetics. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page.

1. Diabetic Shoes at Preferred Healthcare - Women’s diabetic shoes and men’s diabetic shoes from Pedors, OrthoFeet, Drew, Aetrex, Apex. Casual shoes, athletic shoes, sandals, boots, Mary Janes, clogs, more. (www.phc-online.com)

2. Diabetic Shoes at Drew Shoe - Shoes offer removable insoles that allow for insertion of prescribed orthotics, and wider shanks to accomodate the feet of those with diabetes. (www.drewshoe.com)

3. Active Medical Supplies Diabetic Shoes - Offers Dr. Zen diabetic shoes, Dr. Comfort diabetic shoes, Crocs for those with diabetes, more. (www.mydiabeticshoe.com)

4. What is Diabetic Footwear and Why Would People Need It? - Article explains why diabetics might need special shoes, socks and orthotic inserts—mainly due to the fact that diabetes can damage nerves in the feet (diabetic neuropathy), which causes people to lose feeling in their feet, or causes hardening of the arteries in the legs. Orthopedic shoes and socks made especially for diabetics are designed to combat these problems. (ezinearticles.com)

5. Walking Shoes for Diabetics - Article from the AARP offers tips on how to choose the right walking shoes if you are diabetic, in order to prevent blisters, calluses and ulcers. (www.aarp.org)

6. Addicted to Comfort - Diabetic shoes and comfort shoes of various types. This is the manufacturer site—you can’t buy the shoes here, but can see the styles and the retail locations where they are available. (atc.metholdings.com)