Footwear: Before MS and After

By Brooke Pelczynski

1 min read

From balance problems to neuropathy, there are a host of reasons why the footwear that worked BEFORE MS might not be comfortable anymore AFTER MS. This loss may seem minor, but it can be a big adjustment Brooke's latest comic below illustrates some of these changes.

Footwear: Before MS and After Comic 1

Footwear: Before MS and After Comic 2

Footwear: Before MS and After Comic 3

Footwear: Before MS and After Comic 4

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contalita Member
Hello, Brooke P. Thanks for your insightful article, for years I have worn corrective foot wear,(due to severe flat feet) two yrs.ago after I had foot scans, the podiatrist suggested that a hard shell Orthotics it would be best for me, I've been wearing them and much of the time, in all of my shoes,and find them to be so comfortable, that; they helped relieve ankle fatigue,sore knees and so far, and; best of all compliment my new MS. diagnosis. Brooke your pictures,(right column) are similar to many of the shoes, past and present that I've worn. The problem is, that; I've heard a lot of is that most women say is they really don't like a corrective shoe or sensible shoes, because they're not as aesthetically attractive as dress shoes ect. I I would like to suggest the next time someone's at the beach or anywhere that they can view shoes less feet, pl.take a look, because, you can tell who wears the sensible shoes, my motto is, unattractive or ugly shoes equal pretty naked feet, noooo bunions corns,ect!
1. Brooke Pelczynski Member
 HAHA an excellent motto!
Janus Galante Moderator
Hi Brooke, thank you for this. Nearly 2 years ago I gave all but 1 pair of heels away. I couldn't part with the pair I kept. (Maybe someday I can wear them again was my hopeful thinking.) If I go someplace and have to dress up, ( hasn't happened yet!) maybe I can just sit and put them on and then take them off again if I have to walk. Well, they're still in my closet beneath all of the slip on flats and laceless sneakers!
1. tess0714 Member
 I hear that. I have one pair of 1” heels for special occasions. A cane and someone’s arm will help. My son’s wedding approaching. I bought a pair of white patent leather Pumas with satin laces. Thank goodness it a beachy wedding. Hahaha
dmullikin Member
This was so funny I giggled because the only shoe I can tolerate now is a soft cushion slipper. The bottom of my feet always feel like I'm walking on little pebbles. If my toes are inside a shoe that is fitting, they feel like they're swelling. MS has brought so many weird feelings, especially to my feet. I can only do #1
1. tess0714 Member
 It is the most annoying thing to feel like there are stones in your shoes all the time. They also feel like they’re asleep all the time. I relate completely.
siouxh Member
You've seen my closet over the years!