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Zee_64
Community member Posts: 14 Listener
Hi I’m Zara. I have Spastic Diplegia CP.
I’m struggling to find winter shoes that will fit over my AFOs?
I’m struggling to find winter shoes that will fit over my AFOs?
Recommendations will be appreciated ?
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Hi @Zee_64 - & welcome to the community.
I was looking into this the other day, & found some info on Chloe's blog which may be helpful: https://chloetear.co.uk/2020/10/shoes-and-splints-a-guide-to-find-footwear-for-afos/
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Hi @Zee_64
Great to virtually meet you. I have heard good things about this company and the shoes/boots don't cost the earth either.
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Hi and thank you @chiarieds will be checking it out ?chiarieds said:Hi @Zee_64 - & welcome to the community. I was looking into this the other day, & found some info on Chloe's blog which may be helpful: https://chloetear.co.uk/2020/10/shoes-and-splints-a-guide-to-find-footwear-for-afos/ -
You're welcome @Zee_64 - hopefully between looking at this & Richard's recommendation, you'll find something nice. You'll probably enjoy Chloe's blog too!
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Nice to virtually meet you too @Richard_Scope and Thank you.Richard_Scope said:Hi @Zee_64
Great to virtually meet you. I have heard good things about this company and the shoes/boots don't cost the earth either.
Ladies Wide Fit Boots - Widerfit Shoes - Wider Fit Shoes -
Hi and welcome to the community
It may not be any help but there is a group on Facebook called jo's odd shoes they provide odd sized or single shoes
As an amputee I get mine there It is a charity so you only pay for the postage £4 for a bag of up to 3 shoes -
Hi and thank you @janer1967 sounds like an awesome group. I choose not to use facebook - I'm more of a Instagram user ?janer1967 said:Hi and welcome to the community
It may not be any help but there is a group on Facebook called jo's odd shoes they provide odd sized or single shoes
As an amputee I get mine there It is a charity so you only pay for the postage £4 for a bag of up to 3 shoes -
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