We’ve got stocking fillers under £10 that the whole family will enjoy. From bright laces to socks (surely socks in a stocking is a necessity?!) and more, we have you covered. Read on for useful stocking fillers that won’t break the bank. Lace Up A New Look! Laces are the easiest (and cheapest) way to[…]
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Christmas Gift Guide 2025
Dear Santa, please can I have a present I actually want this year? A pair of Friendly Shoes ticks that box! Easy to put on, stylish, comfortable, with room for orthotics. Read our gift guide to find the best shoes for your special someone. Bright Shoe Alert! Colour fans love our bright kids’ styles. Metallic,[…]
The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide
Want an updated list? Take a look at our new for 2025 gift guide, bursting with new adaptive footwear options to make everyone happy! Searching for gift inspiration? How about a pair of shoes that are wide-fitting, comfortable and tick the stylish box too? All our shoes and boots are also AFO-friendly, making them a[…]
We’ve Found The Perfect Women’s Wide Fit Boots!
We know, we know…your search for the do-it-all wide fit black ankle boot seems to be endless. But we’ll let you in on a secret – we have found it! Introducing the Scout Zip-Up Boot in Black. We’re Jessica and Nancy from Friendly Shoes and we designed this beauty of a wide fit boot with[…]
The Best Aid For Putting On Socks
If you or someone you love needs help putting on socks, then a sock aid is the answer to stress free dressing. Keep reading to find out just why we rate this small but mighty device, and think it’s the best aid for putting on socks. What Is A Sock Aid? First of all, let’s[…]
Black School Shoes For Orthotics
Black School Shoes For Orthotics Looking for wide fit school shoes that accommodate AFOs and are easy to do up? Then look no further – introducing the Excursion All Black! This style of black school shoes for orthotics “make life easier” according to one mum (you can watch her review below!) and are the adaptive[…]
Finding Shoes For MS
When you’ve got MS, searching for the right footwear (fits, easy-on, stylish) can feel like a needle in a haystack. So when we heard that Jane Felstead (yes, @Mummy Felstead from Made in Chelsea) who lives with MS was raving about Friendly Shoes, we knew we had to find out more! Have a read to[…]
Where To Find The Best Socks For AFOs
You’ve finally got your orthotic, and now you need to find socks to wear underneath them. So what exactly should you be looking for when buying socks for AFOs? We spoke with orthotists and our customers to find out what they want from their socks, and have all the answers here for you. Or head[…]
The Best Slippers With Removable Insoles
You’ve got comfortable outdoor shoes that you can wear your orthotics with, but when it comes to indoor shoes it’s much harder to find supportive slippers with removable insoles. Well this isn’t the case anymore – we’ve found the best supportive slippers that can actually fit your orthotics. Happy feet indeed! Supportive Slippers If you’re[…]
The Best Shoes For Children With Autism
We know how difficult finding the right shoes for children with autism can be. From the shopping experience, to looking for shoes that won’t be a struggle to get on, are comfortable and that they’re proud to wear – it’s definitely not easy. That’s what we’re here for. We’re two mums and we started Friendly[…]