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shoes to fit around my child's splints?

I'm looking to purchase shoes to fit around my child's splints. Wondering if you could help me with any recommendations for websites to look at where I can purchase from.
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Good morning and welcome to our community.
Have you tried to get these on the NHS?????
I used to work at an NHS Rehabilitation center who used to make & fit these.
Please let me know if I can help you further with this????
Is it AFO splints that you are trying to find shoes for? I have worn AFO's on and off since the age of 7 so may be able to help! I have found that getting shoes one or two sizes bigger can always help. Also, if you can find shoes (like clarks) that do a wide- fit option then this can give the splint more room. In terms of the style of shoe, lace up can mean that the shoe can be made wider. Also, velcro trainers can be helpful- even if you add velcro on to the shoe! Similarly, if you take the insole out of a shoe (probably not allowed but it works!) then it gives you a bit of extra space.
Hope this helps!
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Another tip on getting splints into shoes is use a shoehorn, the splint slides in easier as it’s plastic on plastic and you won’t break the back of the shoes down.
Hope this helps!