Can't find any suitable sandals with backs in to support my Cerebral Palsy

pooleemily29
pooleemily29 Online Community Member Posts: 122 Contributor
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I'm having trouble finding suitable summer shoes for me to wear I've tried looking in sketchers, Clarkson, hush puppies has anyone else got this problem? With their Cerebral Palsy?

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  • Freesia123
    Freesia123 Online Community Member Posts: 45 Contributor

    @pooleemily29

    I'm not sure how old you are but what about 'Pavers'?

  • pooleemily29
    pooleemily29 Online Community Member Posts: 122 Contributor

    @Freesia123 I'm 30

  • SaraC_Scope
    SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 246 Empowering

    Hi @pooleemily29

    I can completely relate to this predicament. I have right sided hemiplegia and have wanted to wear sandals like my friends. However I don't have the strength or balance to do this very well.

    Thick wedge sandals were best for me, as long as my ankle was supported by a strap. But I could only wear these for short periods of time and there was a risk of me falling. I generally find summer trainers/daps from places like Next or Rocket Dog are best for me. Next also do a good range of wedge sandals if this helps.

    I'd love to wear the latest fashion in shoes, but it's not always possible. Thankfully flat trainers are much more fashionable these days, so I embrace these and go for quirky designs.

    I hope this helps. Good luck with the shopping.

  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 62,928 Championing

    @pooleemily29 I have to have back on my shoes too as slip ons make me loose my balance. I hope you find some that you like.

  • russ7
    russ7 Online Community Member Posts: 40 Connected

    Sports Direct or online such as Temu or Shein

  • silmarillion
    silmarillion Online Community Member Posts: 36 Empowering

    https://cerebralpalsy.org.nz/shoe-tips-and-suggestions/


    asics are pretty good if you wear an orthotic

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