The "special shoes" really just depends on the extent of your problem. I've worked with folks that needed a significant lift on one foot: these were not cheap a

The "special shoes" really just depends on the extent of your problem. I've worked with folks that needed a significant lift on one foot: these were not cheap at all. On the other hand, my mother has one leg slightly longer than the other. It does cause her pain, but all she needs is a shoe insert to correct the issue. It really isn't a big deal at all, and avoiding pain is definitely worth it.