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Advice regarding mens's shoes and socks please

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RainbowsAndUnicorns1 Fri 06-Sept-24 10:57:04

I'm asking for DH, his feet are swollen (water retention, on tablets) and he also has an untreated bunion which distorts his foot. Can anyone advice any shoes with a wide fitting and are easy to put on and socks with a loose comfortable cuff to them please?

Thank you Grans smile

eddiecat78 Fri 06-Sept-24 11:25:32

I used to get Cosy Feet shoes and slippers for my dad who had swollen feet due to heart failure. They are expensive but very well made and if they are needed for a medical condition you can get them VAT free. They have velcro fastenings. You can also buy socks from the same website

JaneJudge Fri 06-Sept-24 11:27:39

crocs
hotter do mens shoes now
sketchers

Allira Fri 06-Sept-24 11:27:54

Widerfit shoes are good. A good selection and excellent quality.
www.widerfitshoes.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13221362851&utm_term=widerfit%20shoes&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Oq2BhCCARIsAA5hubXRKgOchEi_HLjPHDOhVQBEGeE82XX7p9MgTW16gol-WEYyyRcRutkaAq6dEALw_wcB

Gentle grip socks (I bought some in TK Maxx a while ago.
gentlegrip.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0Oq2BhCCARIsAA5hubV0RIXWKTOf7ftXYa0qmIEFReRSZUpM7eUKzpCDkJPBg4dCwv7FBvUaAv5hEALw_wcB

Septimia Fri 06-Sept-24 11:32:56

My FiL's feet and ankles were very swollen. I managed to get suitable shoes from Chums.

SpanielCuddler Fri 06-Sept-24 14:21:24

Sockshop sell socks for those who are Diabetic
Wide tops and cushioned soles.

AreWeThereYet Fri 06-Sept-24 14:25:07

I used to buy Cosy slippers for my Dad too, lots of room in them and easy to get on and off. They were a bit pricey but they washed well.

Never bought the shoes or socks but I imagine they are the same.

RainbowsAndUnicorns1 Sat 07-Sept-24 13:52:19

Thank you everyone smile

V3ra Sat 07-Sept-24 14:28:04

Try a mobility centre shop.
There's one in our local Dobbies garden centre and they stock a lot of wide-fit shoes as well as the walkers, wheelchairs and scooters.

Quokka Sat 07-Sept-24 14:43:22

gentlegrip.co.uk/

Try this website for gentle grip socks.

Cabbie21 Sat 07-Sept-24 14:45:21

Boyes stock comfort-fit socks.

Cossy Sat 07-Sept-24 16:40:39

Sketchers and diabetic socks