Hello, I’m looking for recommendations for suitable shoes/trainers for my Mum who has progressive MS as her feet and lower legs are very swollen and getting her trainers/shoes on is a struggle for her. She doesn’t want to wear ‘old lady’ shoes, but does need footwear that is wide fit and supportive/tight/secure when on. I’d be grateful for any brands/styles that other people have found good that I could let her know about. Thank you.
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Try some Crocs. Not exactly stylish but comfy, wide and easy to put on, even with swollen feet and poor flexibility.
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Would shoes with a velcro fastening be easier than laces/buckles? They can be quite secure. I realise it may cut the choice (especially in terms of elegance…). But I’ve seen people with mobility/dexterity problems who find them quite helpful.
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Would something like Sketchers ‘Slip In’ trainers be any good. They have a shaped back which sort of guides the foot into the trainer. My wife tried some recently and found that basically you could just ‘step into’ the trainers - no need for the usual pushing and wriggling your way in
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Thank you. I haven’t come across those before and they look great and not too dear. Plus they have an outlet not far from me. Definitely one to explore.
Pavers, shoes, boots, sandals, trainers with velcro and or zips, wide and regular fit, sandals are brilliant! Just about to ?,order some more…khaki or navy? Oh and so comfy!
Hi. I have problems with foot swelling too and a lot of trouble finding shoes that are comfy and not too ‘old lady’!
My favourites are fitflop trainers with velcro fastening. They feel secure on and easier to fasten than laces.
Just google ‘fitflop velcro’.
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I have two pairs of Sketchers - black and navy for when I’m teaching.. they are smart and comfortable…
Also my trusty docs are really great for support and I can wear my FES device with them too.
Hope this helps.
Hi LG17
I have to agree with the other comments, for me Sketchers are great they do regular and wide fit. I find them quite easy to get on and off (no laces or zips on mine), I haven’t tried the slip in ones though.
My neurophysio showed my husband how to do lymphatic drainage massage on my foot and leg because they swell up and it definitely works!! I’m also PPMS but to be honest I thought it was the summer heat …… apparently not.
Hopefully you get sorted, there’s lots of good people on here with excellent advice I feel.
Take care x
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Love my Sketchers.
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I agree with GCCK. My wife has Secondary Progressive MS and she swears by Crocs. She has about 10 pairs of them. She used to wear slippers which wore down quite quickly. The Crocs are more hardwearing but comfortable (she has wide feet and swollen ankles) and as she uses a zimmer frame she shuffles around the house in them. They are lightweight and non slip so she finds them ideal and more trendy than ‘old women’ shoes.
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Hi, Hotter do EEE velcro slippers, my mum has PPMS and these help with grip, and swelling/contractures. Pavers also do good ones. She recently went cheaper and got a decent pair on eBay by typing in EEE wide fit orthopedic slippers.