Say no to vinyl and plastic shoes.
These shoes trap in air, which doesn’t allow for your feet to breathe. This can make them sweaty and prone to infection. Additionally, these shoes don’t stretch in the way leather shoes do. A tight shoe can lead to blisters or corns on your feet.
Shop at the end of the day.
Your feet are typically larger at the end of the day, as they may have a bit of swelling going on from all of the walking. This will give you the best idea of how a shoe fits on your foot, and help you judge the adequate amount of room needed for your toes inside the shoe.
Avoid pointed-toe shoes.
These tend to be a favorite for dress shoes, but they can be very damaging on your diabetic toes, as they add a tremendous amount of pressure on your toes. Also, if you have corns or toes that curl under your feet, these shoes may be painful for you.
Ask about shoe inserts.
Shoe inserts may be necessary if you’ve noticed one foot may have changed in shape or size compared to the other foot.