Adult’s shoes

Things to Consider

We know finding footwear that fit your new orthoses and reflects your personal style can be challenging. Function comes first, and footwear that’s too tight or loose can affect balance, walking, stability and cause skin breakdown. But it doesn’t automatically mean being restricted in your footwear choices. That’s why we have created this resource for adults using lower limb braces. Your Boundless Orthotist will be happy to make suggestions about orthotic-friendly footwear and make modifications to the shoe if necessary.

If you have any other questions regarding what shoe features are best for you and your orthoses please contact us, and speak with your Orthotist. 

For helpful shoe buying tips for orthoses users view the PDF below. 

New Balance

Why we like them: great heel counter, good depth and width to the toe box. Comes in wide sizes, 2E, 4E, 6E

• Recommended styles: 813, 990v5, All Coasts AM210, 1540v3, All Coasts 574, 847v3

• Price range: $150-250

• Available at: New Balance, Amazon, Sport Chek

Clarks

Why we like them: Their Cloudsteppers line puts out one of the lightest shoes on the market. If muscle fatigue is a concern and you are not using an orthoses cutting down the weight of shoes can be helpful.

• Recommended styles: Arla Free, Un Ramble, Un Trail Form, StepStrollance, Wave Go, Un Maui Band

• Price range: $100-110

• Available at: See Store Locator

Brooks

Why we like them: they offer running and walking shoes in extra widths, 2E and 4E as well as a few velcro options. The selected running shoes have tongues which making putting on AFOs easier

• Recommended styles: Gycerlin 17, Addiction Walker

• Price range: $130-200

• Available at: Visit Store Locator

Propet

Why we like them: we find their shoes easy to put on with lots of velcro options. We also like their flexible toe box material which is advised for peripheral vascular disease, swelling or claw toes. Their selection changes seasonally so be sure to download their online catalogue.

• Recommended styles: Bianca, Parker, Pedwalker, Cush N’Foot (slipper), Cronus, Life Walker

• Price range: $90-150

• Available at: Visit Store Locator

Hoka

Why we like them: their wide footbed throughout provides a running show with extra stability. These shoes also have with large forefoot rockers which makes it easy to roll forward over the toes.

Do beware, their extra low heel height design means they can be uncomfortable for individuals with tight achilles tendon or switching an old brace to new shoes.

• Recommended styles: Bondi 6 wide, Arahi 2 wide

• Price range: $180-190

• Available at: Visit Store Locator
  

Drew

Why we like them: Almost all of their shoes have 2 removable footbeds to allow for added depth. These shoes also have stiff heel counters help to stabilize your orthosis ad slip resistant outer soles.

• Recommended styles: Orchid, Dakota, Bloom, Jimmy, Boulder, Navigator

• Price range: $140-250

• Available at: Inquire at orthopedic shoe stores