Odette - Hands-Free
(90)Read Reviews£64.95£129.90
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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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Odette keeps the look of a normal knee high boots and changes everything you cannot see. A pull-on shaft with a finger loop takes the effort out of getting them on, while the wider forefoot leaves room over the toe joint. 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, Odette is made for standing, walking and staying out longer.
Model: 80053
Odette Hands-Free Knee High Boots - Beige
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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VerifiedA. IbbotsonA proper wide fit
Solid pair for the money.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5.5
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VerifiedChristine M.Easy on and off
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
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Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7.5
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VerifiedKaren GorringeLight on the foot
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedC. HollingsworthBetter than expected
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedPatricia E.Worth the wait
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedAilsa ThrelfallThird pair now
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedK. WinterbourneNothing presses
Very pleased indeed.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 3.5
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VerifiedSandra Q.Great for long days
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the heel is held firmly without being tight so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5.5
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VerifiedNiamh SatterthwaiteRecommended by a friend
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7.5
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VerifiedS. NaismithSmart enough for work
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the material has some give where it needs it and my evenings are a good deal easier.
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Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 9
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VerifiedYvonne S.Good grip in the wet
My daughter ordered these for me, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and my husband has since ordered the same. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedAnnette JeffriesSoft inside
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedD. BraithwaiteRoomy across the front
Comfortable all day long.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedLesley F.No rubbing
After two winters my old boots were done, the footbed lifts out in one piece which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 3.5
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VerifiedFrances YellandRefund took a while
Refund for the return took longer than I would like.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5.5
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VerifiedL. WiddicombeBetter than I expected
This is my second pair, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose so I am glad I did not wait any longer. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7
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VerifiedRosemarie V.Worth every penny
I ordered two sizes to be sure, they weigh almost nothing on the foot which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 9
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VerifiedNicola LongstaffComfortable from day one
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the sole grips properly on a wet path and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedH. PembertonFinally a proper fit
Easily my favourite pair.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedAmanda J.Second pair now
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, there is enough room over the top of my foot so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
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Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedFreda LarkspurGood but sizing runs big
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which surprised me more than it should have. I would like more colours to choose from.
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Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 3.5
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VerifiedG. HawksworthVery pleased
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5
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VerifiedNerys H.Does what it says
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7
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VerifiedNadine CholmondeleyMy new everyday shoe
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the lining is smooth all the way through so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 9
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VerifiedB. ThackerayWide enough at last
No breaking in needed.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedRoisin V.Bought again in another colour
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and they went straight into the regular rotation. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedVera QuarmbySolid pair
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedA. FairweatherTook a week to settle
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 3
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VerifiedAlison M.No complaints
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5
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VerifiedGladys EarnshawWould buy again
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, nothing presses on the joint at the side and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7
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VerifiedJ. IlsleyJust right
Very comfortable straight away.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 8.5
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VerifiedMary C.Better than the last three pairs
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedMargaret EversleyHappy with these
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, they are far lighter than they look in the photos which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedL. AbernethyGood value
My daughter ordered these for me, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedAnn O.Would order again
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 3
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VerifiedCarol TrelawneyComfortable straight away
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them which was the whole point of buying them. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5
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VerifiedM. MarchbankFits like it should
Exactly as described.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 6.5
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VerifiedIrene O.
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 8.5
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VerifiedBridget Kirkbride
This is my second pair, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4
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VerifiedM. Ashworth
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedQueenie F.
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the heel is held firmly without being tight so I am keeping the box for the next pair. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedDenise Wadsworth
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 3
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VerifiedC. Ashby
Fits perfectly
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 4.5
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VerifiedZara T.
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 6.5
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VerifiedRosalind Lockwood
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 8.5
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VerifiedS. Postlethwaite
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and I have already recommended them to my sister. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedJune H.
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the footbed lifts out in one piece which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedJudith Lindquist
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 7.5
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VerifiedC. Featherstone
no complaints.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedJanet H.
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, they weigh almost nothing on the foot which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 4.5
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VerifiedDeborah Devereux
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the sole grips properly on a wet path and the delivery was quicker than promised. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 6.5
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VerifiedD. ShackletonUpdates stopped halfway
Delivery took longer than it should have and the updates stopped halfway.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 8
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VerifiedFiona W.
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, there is enough room over the top of my foot so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedBronwen Pickersgill
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 5.5
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VerifiedL. Rutherglen
Best pair I have owned.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedValerie N.
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I have passed the link on to two friends. Delivery took a day longer than the site said.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedAoife Merrick
My daughter ordered these for me, the lining is smooth all the way through so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 4.5
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VerifiedT. Ivory
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 6
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VerifiedPriscilla B.
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 8
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VerifiedGeraldine Dalrymple
After two winters my old boots were done, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 3.5
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VerifiedE. Wharmby
Wide enough at last.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedHilary W.
This is my second pair, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedJean Tetley
I ordered two sizes to be sure, nothing presses on the joint at the side and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 9
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VerifiedM. Kirkham
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 4
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VerifiedGillian O.
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 6
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VerifiedLouise Ingham
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, they are far lighter than they look in the photos which is rarer than it should be. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 8
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VerifiedN. Larkspur
Light and easy to wear.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedSharon G.Sent the wrong pair
I was sent a completely different pair to the one I ordered.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedGwen Verrall
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedD. Cholmondeley
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedSian S.
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 they still look new after a month. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 4
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VerifiedOlive Underhill
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 6
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VerifiedJ. Quarmby
Bought a second pair the week after.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7.5
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VerifiedDeirdre E.
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the heel is held firmly without being tight so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedWinifred Loxley
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the heel is held firmly without being tight and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 5
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VerifiedE. Earnshaw
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the material has some give where it needs it and my evenings are a good deal easier. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedHeather H.
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedHilda Birtwistle
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 4
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VerifiedB. Dunsmore
Does the job nicely.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5.5
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VerifiedKatherine Y.
My daughter ordered these for me, the footbed lifts out in one piece which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7.5
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VerifiedSusan Ogilvy
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose which is exactly what I was after. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 3
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VerifiedJ. Selby
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedBrenda L.
After two winters my old boots were done, they weigh almost nothing on the foot which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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VerifiedMarjorie Ottershaw
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the sole grips properly on a wet path and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedR. Jellicoe
Better than the photos suggest.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 3.5
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VerifiedJoan B.
I ordered two sizes to be sure, there is enough room over the top of my foot so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. A touch warm for the height of summer.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 5.5
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VerifiedMarie Fenwick
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 7.5
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VerifiedO. Vallance
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Beige / 9
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VerifiedRita Y.
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 4.5
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VerifiedRosemary Thirkell
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the lining is smooth all the way through so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Odette - Hands-Free - Black / 6.5
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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.