On Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:34:41 -0700, Dan Abel wrote:

> In article
> >,
> Typefree Diabetes > wrote:
>
>> As the connection between diabetes and foot problems is clear
>
> Not that clear to me.
>
>> These shoes for diabetics are designed in such a way so as to
>
> make lots of money for certain shoe companies. Have you looked at the
> prices for these things? Ridiculous!
>
> I would suggest talking to a real medical person before investing an
> extra US$100 in a pair of shoes.

one thing i've noticed since becoming handicapped is that handicapped gear
is *expensive*. i don't know whether it's economies of scale or a captive
market that is responsible. i suspect the latter.

your pal,
blake