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Orthopaedic Shoes

Hi Folks
I am a male in my 50s and born with a disability. My right foot is a slightly different shape
and size to the left.
I have always bought 'normal shoes' from local retailers but
now feel that these are uncomfortable on my right foot and I am thinking of buying
some orthopaedic shoes.
Can anyone kindly recommend any good places to buy them
from?
I did a quick 'Google search' and they seem quite expensive - in the region of approx. £500. Do you think I could get some sort of financial help to buy them?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
Replies
Alternatively you can buy orthopedic footwear via this website.
https://www.orthofeet.com/collections/orthopedic
These look great. There are so many and there's even a Vegan Friendly category! Amazing.
@geek84
Have you spoken to your GP about it yet? That's usually the best starting point...
Now if you'll all excuse me I have shoes to peruse
In answer to your questions. Most of the members have suggested contacting your GP.
Referral to NHS orthotics.
I have had this since teenage years born with toes missing.
Genetic disorder.
You are entitled to two free pairs of foot wear. Also need to speak to the suppliers who are fitting you footwear .
What happens is they take a cast of your feet . Put each foot into a polystyrene box then they make your foot wear.
You will need to go back review anything before they complete the whole pair of foot wear.
Mentioned this, is it too tight uncomfortable. One other can have any design colour or even have foot wear made for specific requirements.
Do you want laces or zips or straps like myself. I have straps that fold over onto a piece of material that is sticky or adhesive.
Gym footwear, gardening casual trainers, so on. Work boots if working in the construction industry so on.
One thing if your using inner soles to need to be comfortable.
Some people need them extra soles and inners to help balance the feet.
Will have to remove for each pair of foot wear.
Please if there are questions happy to answer.
Please take care.
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