Searching for gift inspiration? How about a pair of shoes that are wide-fitting, comfortable and tick the stylish box too? All our shoes and boots are also AFO-friendly, making them a real winner. It’s no wonder they have been called a “game changer” countless times. Read on for our ultimate Christmas gift guide.
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We’ve Found The Perfect Women’s Wide Fit Boots!
We know, we know…your search for the do-it-all wide fit black ankle boot seems to be endless. But we’ll let you in on a secret – we have found it! Introducing the Scout Zip-Up Boot in Black. We’re Jessica and Nancy from Friendly Shoes and we designed this beauty of a wide fit boot with[…]
The Best Aid For Putting On Socks
If you or someone you love needs help putting on socks, then a sock aid is the answer to stress free dressing. Keep reading to find out just why we rate this small but mighty device, and think it’s the best aid for putting on socks. What Is A Sock Aid? First of all, let’s[…]
Black School Shoes For Orthotics
Black School Shoes For Orthotics Looking for wide fit school shoes that accommodate AFOs and are easy to do up? Then look no further – introducing the Excursion All Black! This style of black school shoes for orthotics “make life easier” according to one mum (you can watch her review below!) and are the adaptive[…]
Finding Shoes For MS
When you’ve got MS, searching for the right footwear (fits, easy-on, stylish) can feel like a needle in a haystack. So when we heard that Jane Felstead (yes, @Mummy Felstead from Made in Chelsea) who lives with MS was raving about Friendly Shoes, we knew we had to find out more! Have a read to[…]
Where To Find The Best Socks For AFOs
You’ve finally got your orthotic, and now you need to find socks to wear underneath them. So what exactly should you be looking for when buying socks for AFOs? We spoke with orthotists and our customers to find out what they want from their socks, and have all the answers here for you. Or head[…]
The Best Slippers With Removable Insoles
You’ve got comfortable outdoor shoes that you can wear your orthotics with, but when it comes to indoor shoes it’s much harder to find supportive slippers with removable insoles. Well this isn’t the case anymore – we’ve found the best supportive slippers that can actually fit your orthotics. Happy feet indeed! Supportive Slippers If you’re[…]
The Best Shoes For Children With Autism
We know how difficult finding the right shoes for children with autism can be. From the shopping experience, to looking for shoes that won’t be a struggle to get on, are comfortable and that they’re proud to wear – it’s definitely not easy. That’s what we’re here for. We’re two mums and we started Friendly[…]
Super Sofia Finds The Best Shoes For Her AFOs
“As soon as Sofia put her Friendly Shoes on, she walked better”. This is what Clare, Sofia’s mum told me over the phone. Chances are you follow Super Sofia’s Story on Instagram, watching in awe as she smashes another physio session or takes part in sports day. Sofia has diplegic cerebral palsy and her can[…]
Wide Fit Shoes For Bunions
Anyone who has bunions knows that finding footwear that’s comfortable and looks good is hard to do. Luckily, help is at hand – we’ve spoken with podiatrist Felicity Burnell from Oxfordshire Chiropody & Podiatry to understand how to find the best wide fit shoes for bunions. So we can all put our best foot forward![…]