Thurstan - Hands-Free
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Sporty, hands-free design with slip-on ease and all-day comfort, no bending required.
Guarantee: 60-Day Fit Guarantee. Wrong size? Swap it and keep your first pair.
One roomy fit that moves with you. Wide feet get the space they need. Narrower feet still sit snug.
Free Tracked DeliveryNot here in 30 days? Full refund.
Nobody can tellThe support is on the inside.
60-Day Fit GuaranteeSwap your size, keep the first pair.
Your own insoles fitLift ours out, drop yours in.
Thurstan keeps the look of an ordinary Western boot and changes everything you cannot see. A pull-on shaft with a finger loop takes the effort out of getting them on, while the cushioned footbed takes the pressure off the ball of the foot. The grip sole holds on wet pavements. 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 full-grain leather-look upper to the Ortho-Step System, Thurstan is made for standing, walking and staying out longer.
Model: 81059
Thurstan Hands-Free Western Boots - Black
Find your size
A few quick taps. No tape measure needed.
What shoe size do you normally buy?
Tap your usual UK size.
Let's measure your foot
- Put a piece of paper on the floor, against a wall.
- Stand on it with your heel touching the wall.
- Ask someone to draw a line at the tip of your longest toe.
- Measure from the wall to the line with a ruler.
In that size, how much room do your toes have?
Do shoes squeeze the sides of your feet?
Do your feet get puffy by the end of the day?
Do you have a bump on the side of your foot, next to your big toe?
Will you wear these with thick socks or your own insoles?
Here's your fit
Between two sizes? Pick the bigger one.
What they said
Daniel Whitmore
Podiatrist
For my patients, a comfortable fit is always a priority. Dailyortho brings together everyday comfort and wearable designs, which is exactly what many of them are looking for.
Helen Ashcroft
Foot Health Practitioner
Many of my clients want comfortable shoes that still look good. Dailyortho strikes that balance, making comfort an easier choice for everyday wear.
Raymond Kettle
Orthotist
I value footwear that fits comfortably into my patients’ daily routines. Dailyortho’s focus on comfort and practical design makes it a welcome option when the fit suits the individual.
What goes into every pair
Every style starts from the same set of choices about shape, padding and grip. Here is what that means in practice.
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A layered footbed runs the full length of the shoe, from heel to toe.
- Two foam densities, a firmer base with a softer top layer.
- Shaped heel cup that holds the heel in place as you walk.
- Keeps its shape rather than flattening after a few weeks.
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The footbed is contoured along the inside edge instead of being flat.
- Built-in contour that follows the shape of the foot.
- Removable, so you can take it out and use your own.
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The front of the shoe is shaped round and roomy rather than tapered to a point.
- Extra width across the ball of the foot.
- Rounded toe shape with room in front of the toes.
- No overlays across the widest part of the shoe.
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The inside is lined with a padded fabric and finished with as few seams as possible.
- Padded collar and tongue around the ankle opening.
- Smooth inner seams where the lining meets the upper.
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Panels of stretch fabric sit where the shoe flexes most.
- Knit or elastic panels over the top of the foot.
- Moves with the foot through the step instead of resisting it.
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A wide opening and a firm heel counter, so the shoe goes on standing up.
- Wide ankle opening with a pull loop at the heel.
- Set the laces once and leave them.
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Built for wearing from morning to evening rather than for an hour at a time.
- Full-length cushioning under both heel and forefoot.
- Light sole unit, so the shoe does not feel heavy by the afternoon.
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The upper is treated to shed light rain and splashes.
- Treated upper that beads water on contact.
- For showers, not puddles. These are not waterproof boots.
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One fit, cut roomy, with an upper that gives as you move.
- Wide feet get the space they need.
- Narrower feet still sit snug and held.
Customer Reviews
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VerifiedK. WhitfieldFits like it should
Lighter than I expected.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 11.5
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VerifiedClifford L.A proper wide fit
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 13
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VerifiedGeoffrey LongstaffEasy on and off
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 6.5
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VerifiedG. AldridgeLight on the foot
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7
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VerifiedPadraig A.Better than expected
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedLawrence LindquistWorth the wait
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in so I would happily buy them again. The laces are longer than they need to be.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 9
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VerifiedH. NorringtonThird pair now
Nothing presses on my foot.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9.5
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VerifiedDennis Y.Nothing presses
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedMaurice CattermoleGreat for long days
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 11.5
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VerifiedW. MiddlebrookRecommended by a friend
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 12
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VerifiedRoy Q.Smart enough for work
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and my evenings are a good deal easier. I would like more colours to choose from.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedVincent ApplegateGood grip in the wet
My daughter ordered these for me, the width across the front is the thing that sold me and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedS. FaircloughSoft inside
Smart enough for work.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 7.5
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VerifiedWesley M.Tracking was wrong
Tracking said delivered two days before anything actually came.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedDouglas RadcliffeNo rubbing
After two winters my old boots were done, the material has some give where it needs it and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedR. RimmerExactly what I needed
I have a wide fitting and usually have to go to a specialist shop, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference so I have ordered a second pair in another colour. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 10
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VerifiedRhys F.Better than I expected
This is my second pair, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedRuairi FairbairnWorth every penny
I ordered two sizes to be sure, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedS. RushworthComfortable from day one
Sturdy but not heavy.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 13
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VerifiedThomas S.Finally a proper fit
I am on my feet most of the day at work, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 6.5
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VerifiedHerbert FerrierUpdates stopped halfway
Delivery took longer than it should have and the updates stopped halfway.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedQ. HardwickGood but sizing runs big
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, they weigh almost nothing on the foot and they went straight into the regular rotation.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 8
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VerifiedDominic R.Very pleased
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, they weigh almost nothing on the foot so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 9
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VerifiedRonald VipondDoes what it says
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the sole grips properly on a wet path and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedM. GalbraithMy new everyday shoe
Exactly what I was looking for.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 10.5
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VerifiedIan K.Wide enough at last
These replaced a pair I wore almost daily for three years, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back and my husband has since ordered the same. I would prefer a slightly longer strap.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 11.5
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VerifiedAlistair BrookfieldBought again in another colour
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedA. YeardleySolid pair
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the opening is wide enough to get into without any effort and I have already recommended them to my sister.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6
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VerifiedKevin H.Took a week to settle
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the lining is smooth all the way through which is rarer than it should be.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedHuw KilbrideNo complaints
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the lining is smooth all the way through which is exactly what I was after.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 8
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VerifiedH. KirkhamWould buy again
My feet thank me.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 8.5
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VerifiedCyril W.Just right
I needed something for a long weekend of walking, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground which was the whole point of buying them.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedCedric YatemanBetter than the last three pairs
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, the sole is broad and sits flat on the ground and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 10.5
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VerifiedL. KentishHappy with these
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the padding round the ankle is soft and thick and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11
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VerifiedVictor M.Good value
My daughter ordered these for me, nothing presses on the joint at the side so I have ordered a second pair in another colour.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedPeter YarboroughWould order again
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the heel is deep enough to hold my foot still which surprised me more than it should have. The sizing does run a fraction large so consider half a size down.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedD. CattermoleComfortable straight away
Simple and it works.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 6.5
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VerifiedNigel M.
After two winters my old boots were done, they are far lighter than they look in the photos so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedRaymond Pargeter
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 so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedB. Widdicombe
This is my second pair, the side zip means I do not have to fight my way in and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 9
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VerifiedCharles E.
I ordered two sizes to be sure, there is not a hard seam anywhere inside them and they went straight into the regular rotation. The box arrived a little dented but the shoes were fine.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedCallum Halloway
I read the measurements on the page before ordering, the insole lifts straight out so I can use my own so I am keeping the box for the next pair.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedC. Postlethwaite
Solid pair for the money.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 11.5
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VerifiedPatrick P.
I have tried a lot of shoes over the years, the cushioning under the ball of the foot is thicker than I expected and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 13
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VerifiedWilliam Eastwood
I put off buying new shoes for far too long, the width across the front is the thing that sold me and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 6.5
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VerifiedG. Earnshaw
I have been wearing these for about three weeks now, the width across the front is the thing that sold me so I wear them more than anything else I own. The pale sole marks a little more easily than I hoped.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 7
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VerifiedPercy P.
I bought these for a wedding and ended up wearing them all week, the heel is held firmly without being tight and the delivery was quicker than promised.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 8
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VerifiedClifton Ridpath
I work a ward shift and I am rarely sitting down, the material has some give where it needs it and they still look new after a month.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 9
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VerifiedF. Ferrier
Very pleased indeed.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 9.5
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VerifiedGordon H.
I have wide feet and shoe shopping is usually a chore, the strap adjusts far enough to make a real difference which surprised me more than it should have.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 10.5
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VerifiedTrevor Rutherglen
I bought a pair for my husband and one for myself, the toe box is rounded rather than pointed and I no longer dread the walk back from the shops. There is only one width available in this style.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 11.5
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VerifiedN. Ullathorne
I ordered on the Tuesday and had them on the Thursday, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I have passed the link on to two friends.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 12
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VerifiedPhilip F.
Ordered these on a whim and I am glad I did, the footbed lifts out in one piece so I would happily buy them again.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 6
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VerifiedMark Jellicoe
My old pair finally gave up after two winters, the stitching is neat and nothing has come loose and I have worn nothing else since.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 7
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VerifiedO. Fairweather
Comfortable all day long.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 7.5
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VerifiedEric W.
Bought these after a friend recommended the shop, they weigh almost nothing on the foot so I am keeping the box for the next pair. Delivery took a day longer than the site said.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 8.5
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VerifiedWallace Verrall
Took a chance on the size and it worked out, the sole grips properly on a wet path and I can get through a full day in them.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 9.5
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VerifiedB. Jeffries
My daughter ordered these for me, there is enough room over the top of my foot and my evenings are a good deal easier.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Dark Brown / 10
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VerifiedKarl J.
I wanted something I could wear to work and after, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back and my husband has since ordered the same.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Black / 11
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VerifiedTerry Vane
I walk the dog twice a day on hard paths, the collar is padded and does not rub at the back so I wear them more than anything else I own.
Review for
Thurstan - Hands-Free - Tan / 12
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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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Yes. Tracked delivery is free on every UK order, with no minimum spend. We process your order within 1 to 3 working days, and it usually arrives 7 to 12 working days after dispatch. You get a tracking link by email as soon as it's on its way.
Not with you within 30 days? You choose: a new pair or a full refund.
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That's what our 60-Day Fit Guarantee is for. You have 60 days from delivery to swap to another size or style. We send your new pair for a flat £13 exchange fee, which covers the new pair and its delivery, and if the new pair costs more, we cover the difference. You keep your first pair, so there's nothing to send back.
Changed your mind instead? You have 14 days from delivery to return your shoes. Faulty or wrong item? We put it right at no cost to you. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
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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.