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How to Buy Diabetic Shoes

Diabetics know how important it is to take good care of their feet. One of the most important things they can do is to purchase a diabetic shoe designed just for them. Fortunately, you can buy many these shoes over-the-counter from popular makers -- all at very resaonable prices.

Here are some buing tips:

The diabetic shoe should have a high and wide toe box to prevent chafing and pinching that can harm the toes.
The diabetic shoe should fit well. A diabetic shoe with adjustable closures – like Hook-and-Loop – often provide the best fit, since you can make the fit larger or smaller as needed.
Remember: do your shopping for a diabetic shoe in the afternoon. If you purchase a diabetic shoe in the morning, and your feet swell up – as most do – in the afternoon; then your diabetic shoe will feel too tight.
The diabetic shoe should protect your feet.
Diabetics are more at risk for developing blisters, bleeding and lesions between the toes, so the diabetic shoe should be extra protective.
A diabetic shoe that is “seamless” will also take into the fact that your feet are extra sensitive.
The diabetic shoe should have conforming removable insoles to give you extra support. You want removable insoles in your diabetic shoe so you can take them in our out as needed if you want a particular fit.
It is also important to remember to wear seamless diabetes socks and stockings along with your diabetic shoes to keep moisture away from your feet.

Some top brands of diabetic shoes:

Drew diabetic shoes
Apex diabetic shoes
OrthoFeet diabetic shoes
Etonic diabetic shoes
Advance diabetic shoes

Some top-rated diabetic shoe models we offer include:

Safeet Men’s/ Women’s ‘Globetrotter’ Slip-Ons : This diabetic shoe provides a gentle fit and the footbed supports and cradles the foot while keeping it dry.
Etonic Women's 'Essence' Lace-Ups : This podiatrist-designed diabetic shoe has the extra room diabetic feet need to feel ultra comfortable.
Apex Men's 'Spandex Ambulator' Adjustable Slip-Ons : This diabetic shoe from Ambulator offers foot pain relief for problem-prone feet.
Drew Women’s Bloom II Mary Janes : This diabetic shoe features an easy on/off hook-and-loop closure straps, a roomy front and comfortable heels.
FootSmart offers these diabetic shoes and many others, so click here to see our full selection of diabetic shoes for both men and women.

Some common foot-care products:

A
Adjustable Heel Lift
Arch Brace
ArchPro
Arch Support

B
Bort
Bunion Brace
Bunion Cushion
Bunion Pad
Bunion Regulator
Bunion Relief
Bunion Shield
Bunion Splint

C
Cause of Foot Odor
Cure Athlete's Foot
Custom Footbeds
Custom Orthotics

D
Diabetic FootCare
Diabetic Foot Creams
Diabetic Foot Problems
Diabetic Footwear
Dr. Shock


F
Feet Orthotics
Foot Arch Support
Foot Care Products
Foot Insoles
Foot Odor Remedy
Foot Orthotics
Foot Pad
Foot Pain Product
Foot Pain Relief
Foot Powder
Foot Product
Foot Solutions
Foot Spray
Foot Support

G
Gel Bunion Pad
Gel Insoles


H
Heel Cup
Heel Inserts
Heel Lift
Heel Pad
Heel Pain Treatment
Heel Spur Treatment
High Arch Support


I
Ingrown Toenails, Taking Care Of
Insoles
Insoles for Shoes


M
Metatarsal Pad


N
Night Foot Splint
Night Splints


O
Orthotics


P
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Power Step Insoles
ProStretch
Pro Tec
Pro Tech
Pro Stretch


S
Shock Absorbing Insoles
Shock Doctor
Shoe Inserts
Shoe Insoles
Silipos
Spenco
Spenco Insoles


T
Toe Cap
Toe Seperator
Toe Spreader
Toe Straightener


2008-07-26