How to Find the Best Shoes
Finding a pair of shoes you would think be an easy task but for parents of children with special needs or adults, it can become a very daunting experience.
As society is progressing forward retailers, businesses, and schools are finding new and innovative ways to help accommodate people with disabilities.
Have you heard the latest news on how Google is helping people with speech impairments communicate easily? But let’s jump right into the top shoe brands that jump on board with assisting the special needs community.
UGG Universal
UGG® has created an inclusive collection with updates on your favorite silhouettes, featuring oversized double zippers, toggle-adjusted stretch laces, and rear pull tabs to make entry easier than ever.
Stride Rite Shoes
The new shoe, called Journey, is designed to accommodate orthotics, braces, and extra wide widths, and features longer laces and adjustable straps, removable insoles, and a pull tab to get on and off easily.
Nike Shoes
FlyEase is a type of zipper that goes around the heel of the shoe. This makes it easier for someone to easily pull the shoes on and off.
Pendors Shoes
The double-touch closure of the shoe offers a quick and easy way to place the foot inside the shoe. Often this design is chosen when the shoe is fitted with an orthotic such as the Beats Orthotic or the Pedors 3P Insert or a bracing device.
Friendly Shoes
Founded by an Occupational Therapist, these friendly shoes patented zipper system ensures Easy Shoe Access. Friendly’s custom outsoles promote safer mobility and independence for all.
Billy Footwear Shoes
This Footwear incorporates zippers that go along the side of the shoes and around the toe, allowing the upper of each shoe to open and fold over completely.
Thus the wearer can place his or her foot onto the shoe foot bed unobstructed. Then with a tug on the zipper pull the shoe closes and secures overtop the user’s foot.
Skechers Shoes
These shoes require no shoelaces and are fastened with Velcro only. The show is also very narrow so buying a size up would probably be best. This shoe is great for children who attend school and play outside for light physical activity.
Hatchbacks Shoes
This brand created a line called Elites for people with disabilities to meet their needs. These shoes created an easy fit system have a 4E wide at the toe, and have an extra girth around the ankle to accommodate AFOs. Also, a gentle curve sole and the use of lightweight synthetic material in some of our sneaker of Mary Jane shoes.
Tsukihoshi Shoes
Coming straight out of Japan and is also known as one of the leading shoe manufacturers in this country. This brand partnered with autism-speaks back in 2013 to bring community footwear that would be comfortable and easy for parents of special needs to put on.
Converse Shoes
This brand has been around for many years and as you know has also been worn on so many people’s feet.
These shoes were and are still very popular for all ages, and known for being flat to the ground which makes it easier for people to walk on curvy surfaces. Not only is this shoe have a reputation for meeting their community’s needs but also great for meeting the special needs community as well.
Conclusion
Finding anything for a child with a disability can be a very challenging situation due to all the circumstances put into place when choosing what’s best for your child.
But, overall finding what works for your child even when it comes to sensory needs such as the best-chew-toys-for-children-with-autism-and-ad-hd can also be a daunting experience.
Can you name some shoe brands below that have taken the first step including people with disabilities in meeting their customer’s needs?
