Types of footwear: Almost every diabetic footwear treatment includes some sort of deep toe shoe. The traditional deeper shoe is an Oxford type and has an additional 1/4 to 3/8 of the full shoe height. When the removable lining is removed, the shoe is even deeper. The larger space that deeper shoes have is ideal for people with diabetes due to its ability to accommodate a foot support or ankle support without compromising the comfort of the shoe. The larger space in the shoe facilitates deformities associated with diabetic foot, such as hammertoe or bony prominence due to Charcot’s arthropathy. In contrast, commercial shoes for diabetic foot tend to vary in width. Other features of deeper shoes in the treatment of diabetic foot include shock absorption, lighter mass, and a more robust upper. The uppers of deep-fit shoes can be made from a variety of materials, including cowhide and soft deerskin. Some shoes have soft and malleable lining when heated, which allows the leather product to be heated and moderately extended. There are also new man-made materials used in the production of uppers, which are breathable and look like leather products. The latest advances in deep shoe technology are now focused on the elasticity of the upper. There are a number of athletic shoes that are considered to be deep shoes, which have removable insoles, different widths, and are more aesthetically pleasing than traditional oxfords, and therefore more acceptable.