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can anybody recommend shoes that will help alleviate/reduce shuffling gait
I have a couple of pairs that I really like. They are from HIKE FOOTWEAR. The toe bed is wide so my toes can spread and almost a barefoot feeling so I’m more aware of the ground.
Blessings, Nancy 🤗
Mostly it's a matter of really paying attention to lifting your feet and strengthening your leg muscles and hip flexors so that you can lift your feet.
What types of shoes can help reduce shuffling gait with Parkinson's disease? That's a great question — and the right footwear really can make a difference!
While there's no single "magic shoe," here are some general features to look for:
- Flat, thin soles — Thick or heavily cushioned soles can make it harder to feel the Show Full Answer
I personally like slip-ins and about a 4/3 inch thick soled shoes. I walk a lot. Slip ins are easy to put on and off and the soles should be not too thin nor too thick for me.
I am looking for shoes that are comfortable, but helping my balance too. My physical therapist recommended Cadense. The shoes were pricy and were supposed to help Parkinson’s patients. I tried them on. They were okay on concrete or carpet, but I hated them when I drove cars and they were terrible on plastic surfaces like linoleum. My feet kept slipping from pedals while driving and they were noisy on hard surfaces. So I decided not to buy them.
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