As a diabetic, it is vital that you take good care of your feet on a daily basis, especially if you are on your feet all day. Many diabetics suffer from poor foot circulation combined with wearing the wrong type of shoes - this can trigger major foot problems. For example, if you wear shoes that are too tight, it can cause your feet to bleed, develop blisters and even cause lesions in between your toes which are extremely painful. That's why it is so important for diabetics to wear comfortable diabetic shoes to give extra protection. The following are a few tips to remember when choosing a diabetic shoe:



Choose a diabetic shoe that has a high and wide toe box. This prevents your toes from rubbing and pinching, which can be harmful to your feet.

Choose a diabetic shoe with an adjustable closure. For example, the ?Hook-and-Loop? provides the perfect fit because the shoe wearer can adjust the fit by making it tighter or looser.

Choose a seamless diabetic shoe. It comforts extra sensitive feet. Also make sure that you wear seamless diabetes stockings and socks with your diabetic shoes.

The Internet is saturated with websites that sell specialty shoes. It can be difficult to decide which site to choose. OddShoeFinder is a popular choice and a great source for odd shoes. There is a plethora of single shoes or mismatched pairs available for browsing. The site features a search engine that allows you to input your information for each foot and view only shoes that fall into your personal criteria.

The lists are very comprehensive and organized to include Category, brand style, left/right foot size and width, men's /women's, price, and often pictures of each shoe are available. You do have to register with this site, but you can buy odd shoes here and sell your unused ones as well. This online specialty shoe exchange will not only connect you with people who buy and sell odd shoes, but you can find quality shoes at below retail prices. Usually, you will find shoes for sale that are completely brand new.