Rosie - Cushioned Footbed
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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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Rosie is a classic open-back slipper with a thick shearling-style collar that keeps the cold off your ankles. You step in without using your hands, and the low back stays clear of tender heels. Our Ortho-Step System puts a memory foam footbed under the whole foot, so standing at the hob or the sink feels softer by the end of the day. 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 soft upper to the Ortho-Step System, Rosie is made for standing, walking and staying out longer.
Model: 86002
Rosie Cushioned Footbed Slippers - Chestnut
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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VerifiedK. AshworthBetter than I expected
Well made and neatly finished.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 4
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VerifiedRachel F.Worth every penny
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 6
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VerifiedBarbara WadsworthComfortable from day one
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 8
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VerifiedT. AshbyFinally a proper fit
My daughter ordered these for me, the sole grips properly on a wet path which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 3
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VerifiedErica T.Second pair now
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, there is enough room over the top of my foot which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 5
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VerifiedLorraine LockwoodGood but sizing runs big
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, there is enough room over the top of my foot so I am glad I did not wait any longer. A touch warm for the height of summer.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 7
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VerifiedC. PostlethwaiteVery pleased
Would order again without thinking.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 8.5
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VerifiedMavis H.Does what it says
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 and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 4
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VerifiedElaine LindquistMy new everyday shoe
This is my second pair, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 6
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VerifiedS. FeatherstoneWide enough at last
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the lining is smooth all the way through so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 7.5
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VerifiedUna G.Bought again in another colour
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, there is real depth over the toes and not just width which surprised me more than it should have. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 3
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VerifiedDiane DevereuxSolid pair
I am on my feet most of the day at work, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 5
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VerifiedD. ShackletonTook a week to settle
True to size for me.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 6.5
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VerifiedFlorence V.No complaints
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 8.5
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VerifiedSylvia PickersgillWould buy again
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 4
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VerifiedA. RutherglenJust right
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, nothing presses on the joint at the side and they went straight into the regular rotation. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 5.5
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VerifiedNancy M.Better than the last three pairs
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 7.5
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VerifiedHelen MerrickHappy with these
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, they are far lighter than they look in the photos and I can get through a full day in them.
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Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 3
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VerifiedE. IvoryGood value
Lighter than I expected.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 4.5
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VerifiedSheila B.Would order again
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 6.5
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VerifiedBev DalrympleComfortable straight away
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them so I wear them more than anything else I own. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
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Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 8.5
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VerifiedH. WharmbyFits like it should
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and I have already recommended them to my sister.
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Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 3.5
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VerifiedAngela W.A proper wide fit
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 5.5
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VerifiedElin TetleyEasy on and off
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 7.5
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VerifiedP. KirkhamLight on the foot
Nothing presses on my foot.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 9
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VerifiedPauline O.Better than expected
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which was the whole point of buying them. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 4.5
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VerifiedBridie InghamWorth the wait
My daughter ordered these for me, the heel is held firmly without being tight so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 6.5
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VerifiedY. KerriganThird pair now
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the material has some give where it needs it so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 8
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VerifiedMaureen G.Nothing presses
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the material has some give where it needs it and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 3.5
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VerifiedPaula VerrallGreat for long days
After two winters my old boots were done, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 5.5
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VerifiedI. BlackwoodRecommended by a friend
Smart enough for work.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 7
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VerifiedWendy S.Smart enough for work
This is my second pair, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 9
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VerifiedAlexandra UnderhillGood grip in the wet
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the footbed lifts out in one piece and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 4.5
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VerifiedC. QuarmbySoft inside
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 6
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VerifiedKaren E.Roomy across the front
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 8
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VerifiedCathy LoxleyNo rubbing
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and I have already recommended them to my sister. They took about a week to feel properly broken in.
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Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 3.5
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VerifiedP. EarnshawExactly what I needed
Sturdy but not heavy.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 5
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VerifiedAilsa H.
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the sole grips properly on a wet path which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 7
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VerifiedKay Birtwistle
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, there is enough room over the top of my foot so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 9
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VerifiedS. Dunsmore
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back which was the whole point of buying them.
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Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 4
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VerifiedNiamh Y.
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort and the delivery was quicker than promised. The inside label scratches a bit until it softens.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 6
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VerifiedStella Nuttall
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 8
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VerifiedY. Selby
Exactly what I was looking for.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 3
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VerifiedAnnette L.
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, there is real depth over the toes and not just width which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 5
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VerifiedDorothy NethertonWrong size first time
The right size arrived in the end but I had to send the first pair back myself.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 7
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VerifiedL. Jellicoe
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground so I have passed the link on to two friends. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 8.5
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VerifiedFrances B.
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 4
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VerifiedLilian Eastwood
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 6
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VerifiedR. Vallance
My feet thank me.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 7.5
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VerifiedNicola Y.
My daughter ordered these for me, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 3
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VerifiedHazel Thirkell
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, they are far lighter than they look in the photos and I can get through a full day in them. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 5
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VerifiedA. Hardcastle
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, they are far lighter than they look in the photos and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 6.5
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VerifiedFreda O.
After two winters my old boots were done, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 8.5
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VerifiedGlenys Hepworth
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 4
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VerifiedN. Kentish
Simple and it works.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 5.5
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VerifiedNadine E.
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own which is rarer than it should be. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 7.5
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VerifiedBernadette Galbraith
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 3
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VerifiedR. Crowhurst
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 4.5
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VerifiedVera R.
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the width across the front is the thing that sold me which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 6.5
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VerifiedAntoinette Vane
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the heel is held firmly without being tight so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 8.5
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VerifiedA. Oldroyd
Solid pair for the money.
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Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 3.5
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VerifiedGladys Q.
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the material has some give where it needs it and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 5.5
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VerifiedJacqueline Monkhouse
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 7.5
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VerifiedM. Halloway
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 9
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VerifiedMargaret I.
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 4.5
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VerifiedLinda Ackroyd
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the footbed lifts out in one piece and my evenings are a good deal easier. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 6.5
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VerifiedA. Colquhoun
Very pleased indeed.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 8
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VerifiedCarol W.
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 3.5
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VerifiedMoira Thornbury
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 5.5
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VerifiedI. Sinclair
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the sole grips properly on a wet path which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 7
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VerifiedBridget K.
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the sole grips properly on a wet path which is exactly what I was after. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 9
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VerifiedMaeve Nunnerley
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, there is enough room over the top of my foot so I am glad I did not wait any longer.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 4.5
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VerifiedQ. Hardwick
Comfortable all day long.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 6
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VerifiedDenise K.Turned up too late
Ordered these three weeks ago and they turned up the day after I needed them.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 8
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VerifiedChristina Fairclough
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 3.5
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VerifiedZ. Ullswater
After two winters my old boots were done, the lining is smooth all the way through so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 5
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VerifiedRosalind B.
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, there is real depth over the toes and not just width which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 7
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VerifiedSally Ridpath
This is my second pair, there is real depth over the toes and not just width and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 9
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VerifiedJ. Templeton
Easily my favourite pair.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 4
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VerifiedJudith P.
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 6
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VerifiedCharlotte Quigley
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and I have worn nothing else since. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 8
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VerifiedJ. Loxley
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, nothing presses on the joint at the side and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Pink / 3
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VerifiedDeborah D.
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Chestnut / 5
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VerifiedDella Grimshaw
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Rosie - Cushioned Footbed - Cocoa / 7
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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.