Tailor made boots for floppy feet?

raphae

Hi! I’m a new member. I’ve been in a chair now for 6 years with MS. Amongst other problems I’ve floppy feet and have problems finding boot that are both supports and that fit properly. I’m thinking of having some tailor made.  Is there anybody out there that has any recommendations?

steve51

Hi @raphae

Good Afternoon & Welcome.

Do you have any NHS Wheelchair Svs in your area??

Please please let me know if I can help /support you with this???

Pippa_Alumni

Hi @raphae, and welcome!

Hopefully our members will be able to offer some suggestions with this. I don't know of any specific brands myself, but as Steve says, your local wheelchair/mobility services may have some ideas on this. Would you be able to contact them?

Jean_OT

Hi @raphae

Orthotic footwear can be helpful for some people with MS. The key is being assessed to ensure that you have a product that meets your needs. Referral to an NHS Orthotics clinic might achieve this for you. However, there might be a long waiting list so if you have the means you might decide to go private.

The assessment should give you a clearer idea if  orthotics (footwear or AFO's) would be useful for you, and if so, will off-the-peg  orthotic footwear , such as  Piedro's :

https://www.piedro-uk.co.uk/adult-orthopaedic-footwear

be adequate or will you need a custom made solution.

If you decide to go private it might be as well to ensure that the company you go with has membership of the appropriate professional body, for more information see: The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotists  

https://www.bapo.com

Hope this helps

Jean

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