Faolan - Hands-Free
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Sporty, hands-free design with slip-on ease and all-day comfort, no bending required.
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One roomy fit that moves with you. Wide feet get the space they need. Narrower feet still sit snug.
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Faolan is our Chelsea boot for feet that need room across the front. Elastic side panels take the effort out of getting them on, while the cushioned footbed takes the pressure off the ball of the foot. Every pair comes in three widths, from a Medium D through to an X-Wide 4E, so you pick the width as well as the size. From the supple leather-look upper to the Ortho-Step System, Faolan is made for standing, walking and staying out longer.
Model: 81044
Faolan Hands-Free Chelsea Boots - Dark Brown
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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VerifiedIan KilbrideColour was off
Colour is a fair bit darker than it looks on the page.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedA. KirkhamGreat for long days
My daughter ordered these for me, the lining is smooth all the way through and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10
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VerifiedAnthony W.Recommended by a friend
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedKevin YatemanSmart enough for work
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedH. KentishGood grip in the wet
After two winters my old boots were done, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 13
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VerifiedHugh M.Soft inside
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedCyril WetherbyRoomy across the front
Solid pair for the money.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedC. BirtwistleNo rubbing
I ordered two sizes to be sure, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8
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VerifiedLionel L.Exactly what I needed
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9
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VerifiedVictor OughtonBetter than I expected
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedP. WiddicombeWorth every penny
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am keeping the box for the next pair. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10.5
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VerifiedDerek E.Comfortable from day one
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11.5
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VerifiedNigel HallowayFinally a proper fit
Very pleased indeed.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedR. PostlethwaiteSecond pair now
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedBernard P.Good but sizing runs big
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedCharles EastwoodVery pleased
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and I have already recommended them to my sister. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedC. EarnshawDoes what it says
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedCormac P.My new everyday shoe
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedPatrick RidpathWide enough at last
Comfortable all day long.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedW. DalrympleBought again in another colour
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedGilbert G.Solid pair
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the material has some give where it needs it so I have passed the link on to two friends. Delivery took a day longer than the site said.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedPercy QuennellTook a week to settle
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedC. ThirkellNo complaints
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedFrank F.Would buy again
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedGordon JellicoeJust right
Easily my favourite pair.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedT. FairweatherBetter than the last three pairs
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and I can get through a full day in them. They took about a week to feel properly broken in.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9
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VerifiedNicholas W.Happy with these
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedPhilip VerrallGood value
After two winters my old boots were done, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedM. JeffriesWould order again
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11.5
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VerifiedOwain J.Comfortable straight away
This is my second pair, the sole grips properly on a wet path and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedEric VaneFits like it should
No breaking in needed.
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Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedW. WadsworthA proper wide fit
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedBasil J.Easy on and off
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedKarl LightfootLight on the foot
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedT. VaseyBetter than expected
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the lining is smooth all the way through and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedAlan B.Worth the wait
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the lining is smooth all the way through and they still look new after a month. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedStanley LarkspurThird pair now
Very comfortable straight away.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11.5
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VerifiedK. Oughton
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedJonathan T.
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedRoger DevereuxRefund took a while
Refund for the return took longer than I would like.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7
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VerifiedE. Pennington
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I would happily buy them again. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedRussell O.
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedFergus Ogilvy
Exactly as described.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9.5
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VerifiedA. Dunbar
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedJames D.
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedFred Oglethorpe
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and my evenings are a good deal easier. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 12
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VerifiedO. Quayle
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedBruce C.
My daughter ordered these for me, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedTerence Gorringe
Fits perfectly
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedN. Quennell
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedBarry T.
After two winters my old boots were done, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which is exactly what I was after. A touch warm for the height of summer.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedGerald Eversley
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the heel is held firmly without being tight which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10
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VerifiedA. Isherwood
This is my second pair, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedStephen E.
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the material has some give where it needs it so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11.5
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VerifiedGareth Verity
no complaints.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 13
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VerifiedN. Ullswater
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have worn nothing else since. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedRodney I.
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7
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VerifiedArthur Ibbotson
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8
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VerifiedJ. Urquhart
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the footbed lifts out in one piece and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedSidney V.
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9.5
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VerifiedDavid Jarvis
Best pair I have owned.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10.5
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VerifiedL. Lightfoot
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedMichael V.
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the sole grips properly on a wet path and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 12
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VerifiedRobert Ashenden
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, there is enough room over the top of my foot which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedD. Kerrigan
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedSimon N.
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I am glad I did not wait any longer. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedJulian Ravenscroft
Wide enough at last.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedD. Crowhurst
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the lining is smooth all the way through and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedIvor A.
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the lining is smooth all the way through and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10
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VerifiedGeorge Norbury
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedE. Nuttall
My daughter ordered these for me, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground which surprised me more than it should have. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11.5
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VerifiedNathan C.
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 13
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VerifiedWilfred Chadwick
Light and easy to wear.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedC. Oglethorpe
After two winters my old boots were done, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7
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VerifiedHoward Q.
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8
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VerifiedClive Colquhoun
This is my second pair, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and they went straight into the regular rotation. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9
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VerifiedB. Featherstone
I ordered two sizes to be sure, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9.5
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VerifiedMartin P.
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10.5
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VerifiedPaul SkelhornBox had been opened
Box was open at one corner when it got here. The shoes were fine.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11.5
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VerifiedD. Dunsmore
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 12
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VerifiedMalcom H.
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I wear them more than anything else I own. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedNeville Quigley
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedJ. Tetley
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedIvan T.
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedReginald Hartley
Does the job nicely.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedE. Hepworth
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops. Delivery took a day longer than the site said.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10
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VerifiedDuncan U.
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the material has some give where it needs it so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedGraham Vallance
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedK. Ilsley
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 13
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VerifiedClifford K.
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedGeoffrey Underhill
Better than the photos suggest.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedG. Yelland
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the footbed lifts out in one piece and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8
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VerifiedPadraig I.
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9
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VerifiedLawrence Monkhouse
My daughter ordered these for me, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedH. Lockwood
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the sole grips properly on a wet path so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10.5
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VerifiedDennis B.
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the sole grips properly on a wet path and I have already recommended them to my sister. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11.5
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VerifiedMaurice Bramley
Very happy with these.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedW. Marchmont
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedRoy N.
This is my second pair, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedVincent Cholmondeley
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedS. Chadwick
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the lining is smooth all the way through and the delivery was quicker than promised. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedWesley N.
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the lining is smooth all the way through and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedDouglas Pickersgill
Comfortable from the first day.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedR. Beckwith
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedRhys E.
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedRuairi Ottershaw
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick so I have passed the link on to two friends. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedS. Rowntree
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedThomas C.
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedHerbert Gaunt
Good grip and a soft lining.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedQ. Stanford
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9
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VerifiedDominic S.
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and I can get through a full day in them. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedRonald Threlfall
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedM. Hartley
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11.5
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VerifiedIan H.
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedAlistair Trelawney
Roomy across the front.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedA. Underwood
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which is rarer than it should be. A touch warm for the height of summer.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedKevin H.
My daughter ordered these for me, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedHuw JephcottPaid extra for nothing
Paid for the quicker delivery and it made no difference at all.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedH. Templeton
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedCyril W.
After two winters my old boots were done, the material has some give where it needs it so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedCedric Hollingsworth
No rubbing anywhere.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11.5
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VerifiedL. Lamplugh
This is my second pair, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedVictor H.
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedPeter Bexley
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7
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VerifiedD. Bramley
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the footbed lifts out in one piece and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedNigel M.
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and my evenings are a good deal easier. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedRaymond Musgrave
Easy to get on and off.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9.5
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VerifiedB. Blackwood
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, they weigh almost nothing on the foot so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedCharles B.Wrong size first time
The right size arrived in the end but I had to send the first pair back myself.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedCallum Mainwaring
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, there is enough room over the top of my foot which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 12
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VerifiedC. Oldroyd
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which is exactly what I was after. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedPatrick A.
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedWilliam Drinkwater
Well made and neatly finished.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedG. Netherton
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the lining is smooth all the way through and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedPercy Q.
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the lining is smooth all the way through and they still look new after a month.
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Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedClifton Applegate
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, there is real depth over the toes and not just width so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10
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VerifiedF. Gaunt
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedGordon S.
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11.5
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VerifiedTrevor Sinclair
Would order again without thinking.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 13
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VerifiedN. Shackleton
My daughter ordered these for me, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedPhilip G.
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I have worn nothing else since. Delivery took a day longer than the site said.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7
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VerifiedMark Golightly
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8
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VerifiedO. Selby
After two winters my old boots were done, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedEric T.
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9.5
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VerifiedWallace Grimshaw
True to size for me.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10.5
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VerifiedB. Ingham
I ordered two sizes to be sure, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and my husband has since ordered the same. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedKarl S.
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 12
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VerifiedTerry Vipond
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedA. Hollingsworth
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedStanley L.
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedKenneth Hardcastle
Lighter than I expected.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedJ. Abernethy
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedRoger W.
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the material has some give where it needs it so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 10
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VerifiedEdward Loxley
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedR. Longstaff
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 11.5
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VerifiedFergus A.
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and they went straight into the regular rotation. They took about a week to feel properly broken in.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 13
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VerifiedAlec AckroydLeft out in the rain
The courier left the box on the doorstep in the rain and nobody rang the bell.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedJ. Lindquist
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the footbed lifts out in one piece and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7
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VerifiedFred N.
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8
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VerifiedOliver Yarborough
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9
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VerifiedB. Cattermole
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, they weigh almost nothing on the foot so I wear them more than anything else I own. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9.5
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VerifiedTerence N.
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the sole grips properly on a wet path and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10.5
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VerifiedNeil Quarmby
Smart enough for work.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11.5
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VerifiedB. Applegate
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 12
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VerifiedGerald F.
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedAndrew Merrick
After two winters my old boots were done, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort which was the whole point of buying them. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedS. Radcliffe
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the lining is smooth all the way through and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Faolan - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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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.