Hi, Gail! I don’t know if these shoes would help or not - but they do take a lot of pressure of your ankles, legs, knees, thighs, hips and spine. (they look a bit ‘different’ - but I’ll give up style for comfort any day!)
They aren’t any more weird than those shoes that are supposed to tone your calves. They feel funny rocking your foot as you walk. Tried on a pair today. Settled on an Air Nike, I have 30 days to return them if I find I don’t like them. Sure didn’t like the $180 price tag. Had them on walking around the mall and they feel ok, have a lot of cushion in the foot, they run a half size smaller than they are supposed to be. So a 6 actually fit. They are ugly too, the kids would love them. But if they will help my feet I guess I can put up with them.