Diabetic shoes, also known as extra-depth shoes, differ from regular shoes because they are specifically designed to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics with co-existing foot health concerns such as neuropathy, poor circulation, and foot deformities.

In addition, Diabetic shoes are designed with the following:


• Diabetic shoes are extra deep to accommodate diabetic insoles or orthotics
• They also have a built-in, firm heel counter that delivers medial and lateral foot stability
• Wider than normal toe box
• Stitching is on the outside of a diabetic shoe. Stitching on the inside can cause skin irritation or breakdown
• The shoe collar around the ankle is padded
• The tongue is thick and padded to help secure the foot back in the shoe


Our shoes are specially designed with the input of foot health professionals. They feature extra width and depth in the toe box and forefoot to relieve pressure from key areas of your feet, and they’re manufactured using only top quality materials. That makes them great for people with diabetes and other health conditions that affect the feet.

Dr. Comfort uses high-quality, soft, full-grain leather uppers for most of the shoes in our collection. Select styles are made from nubuck, a buffed leather similar to suede. Other models are made using lycra, a breathable, stretchable material.


Our shoes feature full-leather linings, except the athletic models that utilize a cotton lining.

Men's shoes range from sizes 6 to 12, 13, 14 and 15 in most styles. Men's widths range from B to EEEE in all styles.


Women’s shoes are available in sizes 4 to 10 and 11 in most styles, with select styles available in size 10.5 and 12. Women's widths range from A to EE in all styles. AA width is available in select styles in sizes 8 to 11

The best way to minimize heel slippage is to wear a lace-up shoe. Different lacing techniques can help reduce heel slippage. If a hook and loop closure is your only option, placing a tongue pad under the tongue of the shoe will reduce heel slippage. Dr. Comfort does not recommend the use of heel grippers, especially for people with diabetes.