Purpose: 

Diabetic shoes: Designed to provide relieve for people with diabetes, who are at an increased risk of developing foot problems such as neuropathy  and poor blood circulation. These shoes are made to reduce the risk of foot injuries, improve blood circulation, and provide comfort support.

Regular Shoes: Regular shoes are designed for general use without specific features to address the foot problems to treat diabetic feet.

Design:

Diabetic shoes: Designed with a wide and deep toe box, which helps prevent pressure and friction against the feet. The shoes also have a removable insole like FitVille Recovery Clog that can be customized to provide extra cushioning and support if needed.

Regular Shoes: Can come in a wide variety of designs that may not have a wide and deep toe box.

Material:

Diabetic shoes: Mostly made of soft materials that are breathable and stretchy like FitVille BriskWalk Recovery Slip-On Shoes to accommodate any swelling or foot deformities caused by diabetes.

Regular Shoes: Can be made of different types of materials, including leather, synthetic materials, and fabric which may not be breathable.

Features:

Diabetic shoes: often have features such as adjustable straps, padded collars, and seamless linings like FitVille EasyTop Wings V2 to reduce friction and irritation.

Regular shoes: may have features such as laces or straps for adjustability, but do not provide any special features to accommodate diabetic foot problems.

Overall, diabetic shoes offer several design features that regular shoes do not have. It’s safer and more comfortable for people with diabetes.