At present, there is no reason to believe that COVID-19 is responsible for any sensory defects of the lower extremity. In fact, The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy, a reputable patient advocacy group with a highly qualified scientific advisory board, recently sent an email to their members stating that it:
On a personal note, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you the best of luck during these trying times. These are truly dark days, but they will pass.