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Slippers and Shoes, I despair!

(37 Posts)
GillT57 Fri 02-Oct-20 13:41:28

I have wide feet, exacerbated by high arches. Why can I not find slippers/house shoes which are reasonably attractive? Why do manufacturers assume that anyone with my feet issue is over 90, with bunions, no taste and possibly living in a care home? Frumpy doesn't do them justice. No offence to anyone in the above category of course, but I need something more than my current slip on flat slippers as I am at home most of the day. Any suggestions or sympathy would be appreciated!!

olddudders Wed 28-Apr-21 08:40:34

As DW Ashcombe says, I recommended lined Crocs (and thus 'quasi-croc' ripoffs) as a very comfy but supportive house-shoe that also is more than happy outdoors.

I first became aware of Crocs in 2008, when late first wife Deb spent three weeks in ICU in the Uni Hospital in Rouen. We noticed every medic in sight was wearing Crocs. These are people who do a lot of indoor walking! While Deb never walked properly again, she loved wearing Crocs and had several pairs. Her feet were long and narrow - size 7.

Colours and styles vary, cosy liners are available on some models. Your feet may thank you!

Ashcombe Wed 28-Apr-21 12:42:05

And they are back in fashion, apparently!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56901386?fbclid=IwAR28PTXYBeZ-JKqp8PovODx7g3PombTMPC053zOyJ7Y-GbmCA_36y2FM0z0

Amberone Wed 28-Apr-21 13:06:37

I wear my Hotter slip-ons through the Summer and slipper boots with a thick sole in the Winter.

lemongrove Wed 28-Apr-21 13:34:36

NotAGran55

A Skechers wearer indoors here too . They sell wide fittings and are soooo soft - like walking on a cloud .

Me too, have lots of Sketchers and a pair I always wear indoors, looks better than slippers and are kind on the soles of your feet.I don’t have problem feet Gill but many who like Skechers do and wear nothing else ( on their feet at least!)?

MiniMoon Wed 28-Apr-21 14:16:55

My current slippers are These ones
Very comfortable with sturdy soles so that you can walk outdoors to the bin, washing line etc.
They do half sizes and last for ages. I'm on my second pair.

MiniMoon Wed 28-Apr-21 14:18:59

Sorry, that's the wrong link.
Sketchers Bob's keepsake slippers.

Aztra Sun 02-May-21 18:51:52

Hotter and pavers shoes are good - did you know that as you get old the collagen at the bottom of your feet disappears which is why old people tend to wear comfortable flat shoes.

SuzySu Tue 04-May-21 13:35:01

I always wear those. Stylish as well as comfortable

rowyn Tue 04-May-21 14:05:30

Has anyone mentioned Fit Flop? I have wide feet, bunions, and plantar fascitis and have only worn clogs /backless shoes for the last 20 + years. The only shoes that I can comfortably ( ish) wear are from Fit Flop ( don't confuse with Fly Flot ).

I have a pair of very smart slippers from Fit Flop - black and grey leopard print.
Unfortunately all the shoes/slippers etc come at a high price, but its worth it for something that I can reasonably comfortably wear!

harold Tue 04-May-21 14:16:29

I wear an old pair of mustard coloured shoes from Hotter instead of slippers, and sandals in summer.

Nana4 Tue 04-May-21 14:43:16

Nanook of the North, that always makes me smile!!! I used to live in Canada, I can relate ?