Fable - Hands-Free
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Sporty, hands-free design with slip-on ease and all-day comfort, no bending required.
Guarantee: 60-Day Wear Test. Not Happy? We Will Pay You Back.
One roomy fit that moves with you. Wide feet get the space they need. Narrower feet still sit snug.
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Fable takes the western boots you already wear and rebuilds what sits under the foot. A pull-on shaft with a finger loop keeps the fit steady through the day, and the wider shaft sits on the calf instead of gripping it. Every pair comes in three widths, from a Medium B through to an X-Wide 2E, so you pick the width as well as the size. From the supple leather-look upper to the Ortho-Step System, Fable puts support where the day actually lands.
Model: 80109
Fable Hands-Free Western Boots - Black
Find your size
A few quick taps. No tape measure needed.
What shoe size do you normally buy?
Tap your usual UK size.
Let's measure your foot
- Put a piece of paper on the floor, against a wall.
- Stand on it with your heel touching the wall.
- Ask someone to draw a line at the tip of your longest toe.
- Measure from the wall to the line with a ruler.
In that size, how much room do your toes have?
Do shoes squeeze the sides of your feet?
Do your feet get puffy by the end of the day?
Do you have a bump on the side of your foot, next to your big toe?
Will you wear these with thick socks or your own insoles?
Here's your fit
Between two sizes? Pick the bigger one.
What they said
Daniel Whitmore
Podiatrist
For my patients, a comfortable fit is always a priority. Dailyortho brings together everyday comfort and wearable designs, which is exactly what many of them are looking for.
Helen Ashcroft
Foot Health Practitioner
Many of my clients want comfortable shoes that still look good. Dailyortho strikes that balance, making comfort an easier choice for everyday wear.
Raymond Kettle
Orthotist
I value footwear that fits comfortably into my patients’ daily routines. Dailyortho’s focus on comfort and practical design makes it a welcome option when the fit suits the individual.
What goes into every pair
Every style starts from the same set of choices about shape, padding and grip. Here is what that means in practice.
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A layered footbed runs the full length of the shoe, from heel to toe.
- Two foam densities, a firmer base with a softer top layer.
- Shaped heel cup that holds the heel in place as you walk.
- Keeps its shape rather than flattening after a few weeks.
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The footbed is contoured along the inside edge instead of being flat.
- Built-in contour that follows the shape of the foot.
- Removable, so you can take it out and use your own.
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The front of the shoe is shaped round and roomy rather than tapered to a point.
- Extra width across the ball of the foot.
- Rounded toe shape with room in front of the toes.
- No overlays across the widest part of the shoe.
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The inside is lined with a padded fabric and finished with as few seams as possible.
- Padded collar and tongue around the ankle opening.
- Smooth inner seams where the lining meets the upper.
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Panels of stretch fabric sit where the shoe flexes most.
- Knit or elastic panels over the top of the foot.
- Moves with the foot through the step instead of resisting it.
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A wide opening and a firm heel counter, so the shoe goes on standing up.
- Wide ankle opening with a pull loop at the heel.
- Set the laces once and leave them.
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Built for wearing from morning to evening rather than for an hour at a time.
- Full-length cushioning under both heel and forefoot.
- Light sole unit, so the shoe does not feel heavy by the afternoon.
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The upper is treated to shed light rain and splashes.
- Treated upper that beads water on contact.
- For showers, not puddles. These are not waterproof boots.
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One fit, cut roomy, with an upper that gives as you move.
- Wide feet get the space they need.
- Narrower feet still sit snug and held.
Customer Reviews
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VerifiedB. AshbyWould order again
My feet thank me.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedYvette T.Comfortable straight away
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedMaureen LockwoodFits like it should
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedP. PostlethwaiteA proper wide fit
My daughter ordered these for me, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedIvy H.Easy on and off
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedWendy LindquistLight on the foot
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedA. FeatherstoneBetter than expected
Simple and it works.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedChristine H.Worth the wait
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the width across the front is the thing that sold me and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedKaren DevereuxThird pair now
This is my second pair, the width across the front is the thing that sold me so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedC. ShackletonNothing presses
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the heel is held firmly without being tight and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedPatricia W.Great for long days
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the material has some give where it needs it and my husband has since ordered the same. They took about a week to feel properly broken in.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedAilsa PickersgillRecommended by a friend
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the material has some give where it needs it so I wear them more than anything else I own.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedK. RutherglenSmart enough for work
Solid pair for the money.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedSandra N.Good grip in the wet
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedNiamh MerrickSoft inside
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedS. IvoryRoomy across the front
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I am glad I did not wait any longer. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedYvonne B.No rubbing
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedAnnette DalrympleExactly what I needed
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedD. WharmbyBetter than I expected
Very pleased indeed.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedLesley W.Worth every penny
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedFrances TetleyComfortable from day one
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, there is enough room over the top of my foot which surprised me more than it should have. The laces are longer than they need to be.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedL. KirkhamFinally a proper fit
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, there is enough room over the top of my foot and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedRosemarie O.Second pair now
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedNicola InghamGood but sizing runs big
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedH. LarkspurVery pleased
Comfortable all day long.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedAmanda G.Does what it says
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the lining is smooth all the way through and they went straight into the regular rotation. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedFreda VerrallMy new everyday shoe
My daughter ordered these for me, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedG. CholmondeleyWide enough at last
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedNerys S.Bought again in another colour
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedNadine UnderhillSolid pair
After two winters my old boots were done, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedB. QuarmbyTook a week to settle
Easily my favourite pair.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedRoisin E.No complaints
This is my second pair, nothing presses on the joint at the side and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedVera LoxleyWould buy again
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedA. EarnshawJust right
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, they are far lighter than they look in the photos which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedAlison H.Better than the last three pairs
I am on my feet most of the day at work, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedGladys BirtwistleHappy with these
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in which was the whole point of buying them. A touch warm for the height of summer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedJ. DunsmoreGood value
No breaking in needed.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedMary Y.
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and they still look new after a month.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedMargaret Ogilvy
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedL. SelbyColour was off
Colour is a fair bit darker than it looks on the page.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4.5
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VerifiedAnn L.
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the width across the front is the thing that sold me and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedCarol Ottershaw
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the width across the front is the thing that sold me so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedM. Jellicoe
Very comfortable straight away.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedIrene B.
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the material has some give where it needs it and my husband has since ordered the same.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedBridget Fenwick
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the material has some give where it needs it so I wear them more than anything else I own.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedM. Vallance
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have already recommended them to my sister. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedQueenie Y.
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4.5
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VerifiedDenise Thirkell
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedC. Hardcastle
Exactly as described.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8
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VerifiedZara O.
My daughter ordered these for me, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedRosalind Hepworth
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and the delivery was quicker than promised. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedS. Kentish
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedJune E.
After two winters my old boots were done, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedJudith Galbraith
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, there is enough room over the top of my foot which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4.5
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VerifiedC. Crowhurst
Fits perfectly
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6
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VerifiedJanet S.
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I have passed the link on to two friends. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8
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VerifiedDeborah Vane
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedD. Oldroyd
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedFiona R.
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the lining is smooth all the way through and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedBronwen Monkhouse
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedL. Halloway
no complaints.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4
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VerifiedValerie I.
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6
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VerifiedAoife Ackroyd
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8
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VerifiedT. Colquhoun
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedPriscilla W.
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, nothing presses on the joint at the side and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedGeraldine Thornbury
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still which is rarer than it should be. They took about a week to feel properly broken in.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedE. Sinclair
Best pair I have owned.
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Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedHilary K.
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4
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VerifiedJean Nunnerley
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6
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VerifiedM. Hardwick
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedGillian K.
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and they still look new after a month. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedLouise Fairclough
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedN. Verrall
Wide enough at last.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedSharon B.
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the width across the front is the thing that sold me and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedGwen Ridpath
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the width across the front is the thing that sold me so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4
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VerifiedD. Underhill
After two winters my old boots were done, the heel is held firmly without being tight and my evenings are a good deal easier. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedSian P.
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the material has some give where it needs it and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedOlive Quigley
This is my second pair, the material has some give where it needs it so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedJ. Loxley
Light and easy to wear.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedDeirdre D.
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedWinifred Grimshaw
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is exactly what I was after. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedE. Birtwistle
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedHeather C.
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedHilda Wainwright
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedB. Nuttall
Bought a second pair the week after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedKatherine R.
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedSusan Lightfoot
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, there is enough room over the top of my foot which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedJ. Netherton
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, there is enough room over the top of my foot and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedBrenda I.
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedMarjorie Bramley
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedR. Eastwood
Does the job nicely.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedJoan U.
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the lining is smooth all the way through and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedMarie Yarborough
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedO. Skelhorn
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedRita B.
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedRosemary Ormerod
My daughter ordered these for me, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and my husband has since ordered the same. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedV. Golightly
Better than the photos suggest.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedConstance J.
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, nothing presses on the joint at the side and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedMarion Entwistle
After two winters my old boots were done, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedR. Fotheringham
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, they are far lighter than they look in the photos which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedKathryn B.
This is my second pair, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am glad I did not wait any longer. A touch warm for the height of summer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedKathleen Rimmer
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedR. Urquhart
Very happy with these.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedBarbara O.
I am on my feet most of the day at work, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedTracey Quennell
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedE. Lamplugh
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which surprised me more than it should have. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedLorraine H.
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedCarys Hartley
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the width across the front is the thing that sold me so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedM. Yateman
Comfortable from the first day.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedElaine C.
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the material has some give where it needs it and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedSinead VipondBox had been opened
Box was open at one corner when it got here. The shoes were fine.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedU. Ravenscroft
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedDiane S.
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedDawn Jowett
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedF. Mainwaring
Good grip and a soft lining.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedSylvia H.
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose which was the whole point of buying them. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedAnne Inglewood
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedN. Elphick
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4.5
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VerifiedHelen U.
My daughter ordered these for me, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedEmma Aldridge
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, there is enough room over the top of my foot which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedS. Ridpath
Roomy across the front.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedBev T.
After two winters my old boots were done, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedHarriet Oughton
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedA. Quigley
This is my second pair, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedElin K.
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the lining is smooth all the way through and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4.5
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VerifiedPhyllis Chadwick
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I am keeping the box for the next pair. Delivery took a day longer than the site said.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedP. Grimshaw
No rubbing anywhere.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8
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VerifiedBridie A.
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedYvette Applegate
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedM. Wainwright
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedPaula M.
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, nothing presses on the joint at the side and I have already recommended them to my sister. They took about a week to feel properly broken in.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedIvy Pemberton
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4.5
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VerifiedW. Kembrey
Easy to get on and off.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6
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VerifiedAlexandra M.
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8
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VerifiedChristine Isherwood
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedK. Whitfield
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and the delivery was quicker than promised. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedCathy D.
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedPatricia Underwood
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedA. Wetherby
Well made and neatly finished.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4
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VerifiedKay R.
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6
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VerifiedSandra Brookfield
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the width across the front is the thing that sold me so I have passed the link on to two friends. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8
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VerifiedN. Norbury
My daughter ordered these for me, the heel is held firmly without being tight and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedStella F.
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the material has some give where it needs it and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedYvonne Jarvis
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the material has some give where it needs it so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedA. Drinkwater
Would order again without thinking.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedDorothy E.
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is rarer than it should be. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4
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VerifiedLesley Bexley
This is my second pair, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 6
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VerifiedF. Popplewell
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedLilian T.
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedRosemarie Norrington
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedN. Prendergast
True to size for me.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedHazel L.
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedAmanda Pennington
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the sole grips properly on a wet path which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 4
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VerifiedF. Greaves
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, there is enough room over the top of my foot and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedGlenys Y.
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedNerys Beckwith
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I would happily buy them again. A touch warm for the height of summer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedN. Ullathorne
Lighter than I expected.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedBernadette R.Updates stopped halfway
Delivery took longer than it should have and the updates stopped halfway.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedRoisin Radcliffe
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedV. Ibbotson
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedAntoinette M.
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and my evenings are a good deal easier. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedAlison Gorringe
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedG. Hollingsworth
Nothing presses on my foot.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedJacqueline E.
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, nothing presses on the joint at the side and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedMary Threlfall
My daughter ordered these for me, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedM. Aldridge
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, they are far lighter than they look in the photos which is exactly what I was after. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedLinda Q.
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedAnn Satterthwaite
After two winters my old boots were done, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5.5
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VerifiedC. Oughton
Smart enough for work.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedMoira S.
This is my second pair, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedIrene Jeffries
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedB. Chadwick
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedMaeve F.
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedQueenie Yelland
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the width across the front is the thing that sold me so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3.5
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VerifiedD. Applegate
Sturdy but not heavy.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedChristina V.
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the heel is held firmly without being tight and my husband has since ordered the same. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedZara Longstaff
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the material has some give where it needs it so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 9
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VerifiedR. Pemberton
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedSally J.
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedJune Larkspur
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedJ. Hawksworth
Exactly what I was looking for.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedCharlotte H.Left out in the rain
The courier left the box on the doorstep in the rain and nobody rang the bell.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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VerifiedJanet Dunbar
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 7
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VerifiedD. Thackeray
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedDella V.
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedFiona Rowntree
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the sole grips properly on a wet path which surprised me more than it should have. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedB. Fairweather
My feet thank me.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedLynne M.
My daughter ordered these for me, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 3
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VerifiedValerie Fairbairn
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Fable - Hands-Free - Light Brown / 5
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Inside every pair.
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Every shoe is measured across the ball of the foot before it goes on the site. If it comes up narrow, we do not sell it.
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Side zips, stretch panels and a wide opening. Nothing you have to bend down for or fight your way into.
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A broad, flat sole with real tread. We walk every sole over wet paving before we take it on.
Support for common pains.
We do not design the shoes ourselves. We choose them. Here is what a pair has to have before it goes on the site.
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A cushioned footbed under both the heel and the ball of the foot
- A wide toe box with room across the joints
- An insole that lifts out so you can use your own
- A soft lining with no hard seams inside
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A contoured footbed that fills the arch instead of lying flat
- A deep heel cup that holds the heel still
- A thick cushioned block under the heel
- A removable insole, so a prescribed one fits
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A smooth interior with no hard seams anywhere
- A soft padded lining right through the shoe
- Extra depth, so nothing presses on the top of the foot
- A fastening you can adjust without forcing your foot in
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- Extra width across the ball of the foot
- No stitching or overlays across the widest point
- A soft or stretch upper that gives at the joint
- A rounded toe shape rather than a tapered one
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A footbed shaped along the inner edge
- A firm heel counter that keeps the ankle upright
- A wide, flat sole base that meets the ground square
- A removable insole, so your own orthotic fits
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A fastening you can work without gripping laces
- A forefoot that bends where the foot bends
- A padded collar with no hard edge at the back
- A light sole that does not add weight to each step
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A cushioned midsole that takes the edge off hard floors
- A level platform from heel to toe
- A wide sole base that stays steady on uneven ground
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- Nothing sitting on top of the big toe joint
- An opening wide enough to get into without touching the toe
- A soft upper with no stitching across the joint
- An adjustable fastening for the days it flares
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- Real depth over the toes, not just width
- A smooth toe box with no seams across the top
- A soft upper that does not press down on the toe joints
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A deep heel cup that holds the heel in place
- A thick cushioned block underneath the heel
- A padded collar so nothing rubs at the back
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- Deep, even cushioning under the whole heel
- A removable insole, so a heel pad fits underneath
- A soft lining at the back of the shoe
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A cushioned midsole that absorbs the step
- A level heel-to-toe platform
- A wide base that does not roll on uneven ground
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A shock-absorbing midsole through the whole length
- A flat, wide sole base
- A firm heel counter that stops the ankle wandering
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A smooth interior with nothing hard that could rub unnoticed
- A soft, full-length lining
- Extra depth over the foot
- A shoe that is easy to take off and check
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- A firm heel counter that holds the heel upright
- A wide, flat sole base
- A footbed shaped along the inner edge
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What a shoe has to have before we list it here:
- An adjustable strap or a side zip you can open through the day
- Stretch panels that give as the foot swells
- Extra depth over the instep
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Delivery is free on every UK order, with no minimum spend. Your order leaves our UK warehouse the next working day and goes straight to our delivery partner. Most orders arrive within 4 to 9 working days of ordering, and you'll get a tracking link by email as soon as it's on its way.
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Orthopaedic shoes are built with more room and more padding than an ordinary pair. In practice that means a wide toe box, extra depth over the instep, a cushioned footbed, and a smooth lining with no hard seams inside.
We do not design the shoes ourselves. We measure them and choose them, and a pair only goes on the site once it meets those criteria.
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Look for a contoured footbed that fills the arch rather than lying flat, a deep heel cup that holds the heel still, and a thick cushioned block underneath the heel. An insole that lifts out matters too, so a prescribed one can go in its place.
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A smooth interior with no hard seams anywhere, a soft padded lining right through the shoe, extra depth so nothing presses on the top of the foot, and a fastening you can adjust without forcing your foot in.
If you have reduced feeling in your feet, speak to your GP or podiatrist before changing footwear.
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Extra width across the ball of the foot, no stitching or overlays across the widest point, a soft or stretch upper that gives at the joint, and a rounded toe shape rather than a tapered one.
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A footbed shaped along the inner edge, a firm heel counter that keeps the ankle upright, and a wide flat sole that meets the ground square. A removable insole helps if you already wear your own orthotic.
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A shock-absorbing midsole through the whole length, a level platform from heel to toe, and a wide sole base that stays steady on uneven ground.
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Bending down gets harder as pregnancy goes on. Hands-free and side-zip styles let you step in and out without reaching your feet. A wide toe box, a stretch upper and extra cushioning also help when feet swell.