Types of Diabetic Shoes

In general, two types of diabetic shoes are available viz. Custom moulded shoes and depth store shoes. Custom moulded shoes are usually constructed on the basis of the shape and size of your foot and are usually made of leather or a material of a similar quality. They also come along with accessories like wedges that can be inserted into the shoe to provide additional support when required. Shoe closure is provided in the form of Velcro or laces.

In case of depth store shoes, the inner part of the shoe is linear from the toes to the heel. However, these shoes usually have a higher depth (3 to 16 inches) in order to accommodate the mould that fits the person's foot. These too are made of leather and are available in various sizes in most stores.