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Odd sized shoes for KAFO brace

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Wibbles
Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
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Does anyone know where I can buy odd sized shoes (left 10 - right 8) to accomodate a leg brace foot plate ?
They need to be easy to get on and robust
Thanks
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  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,652 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @Wibbles

    Great question.

    Can you not get odd shoes from any regular shoe shop if you explained the situation to them? Is that something you've tried?
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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
    edited August 2022
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    @Ross_Scope
    They also need to be different widths
    The left (KAFO) needs to be wide but the right - normal
    I tried sports direct but they didn't want to know - telling me that I had to pay for 2 full pairs.
    They must also be velcro closure

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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    @Wibbles there is group on face book called Jo's odd shoes it is charity 

    They supply odd shoes and all you pay is postage about 5 quid for bag of shoes you pick the ones you want 

    They are all donated from suppliers and other members like me I donate single shoe with only having one leg but they do odd pairs too 

    Also Clarkes do scheme where they charge half price for the second pair for those needing odd sizes 
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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
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    janer1967 said:
    @Wibbles there is group on face book called Jo's odd shoes it is charity 

    They supply odd shoes and all you pay is postage about 5 quid for bag of shoes you pick the ones you want 

    They are all donated from suppliers and other members like me I donate single shoe with only having one leg but they do odd pairs too 

    Also Clarkes do scheme where they charge half price for the second pair for those needing odd sizes 

    Thanks - Jo's odd shoes - are the shoes all new ?
    Clarkes - they are too expensive in the first place - so having to spend 1.5 times that for a single pair, defeats the object
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    Yes the shoes are new with Jo's odd shoes I've had some amazing shoes and boots from them designer labels as well 
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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
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    OK tried Jo's shoes and they are not signing on new members at the moment 
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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
    edited August 2022
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    Ross_Scope said:
    Hi @Wibbles

    Great question.

    Can you not get odd shoes from any regular shoe shop if you explained the situation to them? Is that something you've tried?
    Tried that and they don't want to know!!
    I guess that they would be left with odd pairs and couldn't get rid of them 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    I hear your frustrations @Wibbles. Since being a child, I have had one foot half a size bigger than the other foot.

    The only thing I have been recommended is to go for the bigger size and wear a shoe insole for the other. Does this help at all? 

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to help. We are all here for you  :)
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  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,964 Disability Gamechanger
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    That's a shame they not taking new members sorry I don't know anywhere else.
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks for continuing to share your tips. Hopefully @Wibbles will be able to find something suitable  :)
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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
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    JoslynGillespie said:
    JoslynGillespie said:
    Hello there, mate. I guess you could find something on eBay. Have you tried looking for the odd shoes there?
    Still, I think a regular shoe shop can help you. Personally, I know a guy who wanted to get the odd originals stan smith, and Adidas shop workers made it possible. I saw it when I was shopping at the mall last week. So, I think you can explain your situation to them, and they will do their best to satisfy you. Anyway, keep us updated and don’t forget to check eBay. I’ll be waiting for your reply.


    I am guessing that you are in the USA? 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Any luck yet @Wibbles? Got everything crossed for you  :)
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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
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    L_Volunteer said:
    Any luck yet @Wibbles? Got everything crossed for you  :)
    Nope - making do with size 9 trainers 
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  • Wibbles
    Wibbles Community member Posts: 1,603 Pioneering
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    Ada said:
    Hi @Wibbles I just wanted to say Hi and I am sorry your having this problem. 
    God Bless 
    Thanks 
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  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,978 Disability Gamechanger
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    Oh no @Wibbles  :( I really hope someone can help you to access the support you need and deserve soon  <3
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