16 Shoe Design Principles for People with Anaesthetic Foot
Channel: Orthopedic Shoe Making
Date: 2019-05-01

Bill Bird discusses the condition category of anaesthitic foot. Approximately 15% of people with diabetes end up with some form of anaesthitic foot, frequently in the form of peripheral neuropathy. Another major cause is MS. 

One strategy is to make sure the person knows where their shoe is held to the foot by designing it to be held in areas where they do have sensitivity. With MS it is important for people to know where their foot is and when their heel is sticking the ground. A cast can be taken of the foot and carve an orthotic to provide full contact with the underside of the foot. This holds the foot more firmly than normal. This is combined with a wide broad heel. As with Fragile Skin, a cushion collar prevents stones entering the shoe and damaging the feet.