The Best (and Worst) Shoes for Your Neuroma Pain

Morton’s neuroma is a condition that causes inflammation in the nerves between the bones in your toes. What results is a lot of pain in your feet and between your toes. Neuroma also makes it painful to walk. Wearing particular shoes can either worsen or help relieve this pain. 

If you’ve been experiencing swelling, tingling, or a burning pain between your toes when you stand or walk, these are all symptoms of Morton’s neuroma. Book a consultation with Francine Rhinehart, DPM, an experienced podiatrist in Dallas, Texas, to get an accurate diagnosis and begin treatment for your pain.

Read on to learn more about Morton’s neuroma and the best tips and tricks to cope with it, including what shoes to wear. 

The best shoes for your neuroma pain 

The types of shoes you wear are crucial when living with neuroma pain. Wearing appropriate shoes can help ease your pain. The best shoes for neuroma pain take pressure off the front of your foot. They should also adequately protect your feet when walking on hard surfaces.

The best shoes for neuroma pain are:

• Shoes that give you proper arch support
• Shoes that are your exact size 
• Wide-toe box shoes
• Custom-made orthopedic shoes
• Shoes that provide cushion for the balls of your feet 
• Soft leather shoes 
• Flat or low-heeled shoes 

The worst shoes for your neuroma pain 

Wearing certain shows can make you more prone to developing a neuroma. If you already have the condition, it can worsen your symptoms and cause complications over some time. Shoes that pinch at your toes can worsen neuroma pain.

Wearing the following types of shoes regularly has been linked to neuroma pain:

• Shoes with heels higher than 2.5 inches 
• Ill-fitting shoes, that is, shoes that are either too tight or too large 
• Narrow-toe box shoes 
• Shoes with worn-out soles

Tips to relieve your pain 

Though wearing proper shoes goes a long way in helping you deal with the pain that Neuroma causes, here are some other tips and tricks to help you cope. 

• Use shoe inserts to ease the pressure when wearing inadequate shoes
• Avoid putting unnecessary strain on your foot 
• Avoid wearing tight or high-heeled shoes for extended periods 
• Use an ice pack to ease the pain and swelling under your feet and in between your toes 
• Use over-the-counter painkillers to alleviate your pain 
• Maintain a healthy weight to keep pressure off your foot 
• Wear athletic shoes when exercising 

Getting treatment for Morton’s neuroma is the best way to relieve your pain and heal your foot. Dr. Rhinehart provides several treatment options, from steroid injections to amniotic regenerative therapy. Get treatment for your pain today by booking an appointment online or calling 469-754-8960.