What are the best type of shoes to wear when water retention in the feet and/or ankles is a problem?

Answer 1

Please talk to your doctor:

Since diabetics are at an extremely increased risk of serious foot disorders, properly caring for your feet is extremely important. Studies show that the well fitted diabetic shoes with moldable insoles reduce serious foot problems.

This is an important issue and your DOCTOR should he able to advise you.

Many doctors recommend patients purchase shoes specifically designed for diabetics. When looking for a pair of shoes, you want to make sure it has proper ventilation, which allows the feet to reduce dampness and heat. Sweat often is an ideal environment for bacteria and infection to grow. You want to make sure the toe and heal curve slightly, forcing your feet to be in balance when you walk. To prevent injury to susceptible and sensitive toes, the shoe’s toe box should be high and durable. The shoe should also be lightweight and seamless.

With constant care and maintenance, the feet’s pain and infection can be minimized. Here are some tips that may help relive discomfort:

Wash your feet everyday with mild soap and tepid water.
Rub and moisturize your feet.
Wear diabetic socks & shoes.
Be conscious about your feet and report any worries to your doctor.
See your doctor for a regular foot checkups.

There is potential good news on the cost through the Medicare Therapeutic Shoe Program

In an effort to prevent foot ulcers in people with diabetes who are at risk, Medicare will help pay for therapeutic shoes. For those who qualify, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the allowed amount for one pair of shoes and up to three pairs of molded innersoles per year. (The allowed amount varies depending on the kind of footwear you need.) Most secondary insurers will help pay the other 20 percent.

To qualify, you must be under a comprehensive diabetes treatment plan and have one or more of the following:

history of previous foot ulceration
history of pre-ulcerative callus
peripheral neuropathy with evidence of callus formation
foot deformity
poor circulation

I hope this helps

Answer 2

My mother has the same problem, her foot Doctor told her to wear comfortable, flat shoes, like loafers, nothing that laces up it. He said to choose a shoe that you could wear a thick sock with but wear thinner cotton socks. so there was a little room in the shoe. He said that a slip on shoe would be easy to take on and off, and not restrict the swelling, causing the ankles to swell as much. He said to buy a good quality shoe, or orthopedic shoe, vinyl, plastic, imitation leather will not conform to your foot or allow it to breath. Go to a shoe outlet that sells orthopedic shoes and they can measure your feet properly,