Sensory issues with shoes?

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This is one that I have never heard of, but I have it. I will only wear runners and crocs. I dislike almost all other shoes. My mom thought it was absolutely CRAZY that my feet got sore when wearing this uncomfortable pair of shoes at a memorial service. She also has never heard of someone who doesn't like the feel of sandals. However, we both can't stand the feel of the thing that goes between your toes in flip-flops.

Also, I can't stand bare feet in shoes, except for crocs.

Does anyone else have sensory issues with shoes?

The odd thing is that I love socks, but hate shoes.

I can't stand running shoes, because they feel slippery on my feet. No matter how hard I tie the laces, the shoe always feels loose.

My problem is the fact that my feet are flat, and most shoes are made for people with a large arch in their feet.

Almost all shoes are uncomfortable after a while for me, even sandals, crocs, trainers, running shoes etc even if I wear socks, apart from a really big pair of boots I have which don't actually touch my feet that much, so my feet don't rub against the shoes. The problem is that I have really tiny feet (UK size 3 or 4) so shoes are always an awkward fit, also I have dancer's feet so they're really highly arched and often paralyse or feel funny anyway. I hate seeing other people's feet in peep-toe shoes or sandals.

I too can't wear sandals because of the strap that goes between my toes and I can't wear shoes with tubular laces.

I don't like flip flops. I only wore them once when I was five and then after that, it always felt uncomfortable. Whatever happened to the comfortable feeling of wearing them that one time?

The things that go between my toes dig in and I don't like the feeling on my bare feet when I walk in them and it always feels like they are going to fall off or trip me. Plus you cannot drive in them.

I will never go bare foot in shoes or sandals. You can't go bare foot in shoes anyway.


I think these are the only ones I have issues with.

I only wear running shoes or sandals without the thing in between the toes. All other shoes are extremely uncomfortable.

I can't stand any kind of shoe that isn't secured to my feet in some way. Flip-flops, sandals, slip-ons...can't stand them.

My feet are also shaped a little weird, which makes getting shoes that fit right difficult. They're wide in front with normal heels. If I get shoes that fit the front, they're loose in the heel. If I get shoes that fit the heel, they're tight in front. I've only found a few shoes that fit me well.

My preferred footwear are boots. They're a cross between combat boots and athletic shoes. They're even more comfortable than my running shoes. I also like that I can keep the laces relatively loose over the instep (I don't like the pressure on my instep) but tighten them firmly from the ankle up.

I can't stand flip flops, they hurt a lot.

I love vibram five fingers. Once I got those, I have gotten to really noticing my shoes existence of I have to wear any other shoes, because they're being washed.

I would actually suggest people look into trying vibram five fingers at a store if they are sensitive to the feeling of shoes, especially those who enjoy being barefoot.

I can't tell if it's the plop plop plop noise as I walk or the way they feel on my feet.

ARGGGG!! !!

I never liked shoes. As a young child, I preferred "Indian Moccosins" with leather soles, when I wasn't running around barefooted. I threw a huge fit if I had to wear anything else. Never liked anything between my toes, the rubbing raw of the sensitive skin was most uncomfortable. Plus I never could walk in flip flops right as a youngster. I also liked Birkenstocks since they were practical & comfortable. I didn't care if they came with a label that only lesbians wore them, & straight girls wore cute girly sandals. I still prefer barefoot over any other footwear. However, I have expanded my acquistions for flip flops, athletic shoes, hiking boots, cowboy boots, & sandals (other than Birkenstocks-though they are still my faves).

This is not to say I no longer have sensory issues with shoes. I do! Socks can make it worse if there's seams that rub against my toes or feet. Many times, I have resorted to turning my socks inside out to prevent chafing. When I can, I go around without anything on my feet. I am much happier that way.

I really hate wearing shoes. It feels so uncomfortable and I have sensory issues from it. I hate wearing all shoes, although some shoes are worse than others.

When I buy shoes, I always choose them by what feels the least uncomfortable, which is usually sneakers.

I hate wearing socks too. Well, and most clothes for that matter.

This. I walk funny, too.

So do I. I remember as far back as grade school, other kids telling me that I walked funny. I have awful balance, too. My sister told me that she thinks I have an inner ear problem. It was actually relieving when I was diagnosed with AS, because I found that this was one of the common traits.

I don't like how my feet feel when wearing flip flops, they just don't feel right. I've been like this since I was 8, 9 years old. Don't even wear sandals now.....

I can`t stand flip flops I hate that plastic thing in between my toes! And I hate when I feel something hard in my shoe like a little rock or something like that!