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Easy-on shoes, no laces
Some people need a shoe that adjusts. Others need a shoe they can get on at all — seated, one-handed, without bending, or with someone helping. This is that shoe, and it happens to come in three width fittings.
Why a strap beats a slip-on
True slip-ons solve the wrong problem. To stay on without a fastening they have to grip the foot, which means they must be snug — and a snug shoe is exactly what a swollen, bunioned or bandaged foot cannot tolerate. People then buy a size up, and the shoe falls off, which is its own hazard.
A strap shoe that opens flat gives you the ease of a slip-on and the security of a fastening. The foot goes in from above with no force, the strap sets the volume, and the shoe stays on when you walk.
What makes a shoe genuinely easy to put on
It opens all the way. Both straps release and the collar folds back, so the opening is bigger than the foot.
Nothing needs threading. No laces, no buckles, no small parts.
Big pull points. The heel tab and the strap ends are large enough to grip with a weak hand or a dressing stick.
A heel counter that does not collapse. You can push the foot in without folding the back of the shoe down and ruining it.
It can be done seated. Everything about the shoe assumes you may be sitting down and not able to reach easily.
Who tends to buy these
People with arthritic hands. People who cannot bend to their feet after hip or knee surgery. People with Parkinson's, MS, or a stroke affecting one side. Carers buying for someone else. And a large number of people who simply got tired of the daily fight.
Which fitting to start with
| Fitting | Roughly equals | Choose it if |
|---|---|---|
| EE (Wide) | About one fitting above a standard high-street trainer | Standard trainers feel tight across the ball of the foot but you can wear them |
| EEEE (Extra Wide) | Two to three fittings above standard | Bunions, a spreading forefoot, or you wear a custom orthotic |
| 6E (Ultra Wide) | The widest fitting sold in UK retail | Oedema, lymphoedema, bandaging, or feet that change size through the day |
Making it easier still
A long-handled shoehorn is the single most useful accessory and costs very little. Setting the straps once to roughly the right length and then only opening the outer strap can turn a two-hand job into a one-hand job. If dressing is a daily struggle across the board, ask your GP about an occupational therapy assessment — the equipment they suggest is usually free and often unexpectedly good.
Common questions
Can these be put on without bending down?
Are they easy for a carer to fit?
Do the straps loosen through the day?
Can I wear them without socks?
Are there other colours?
Where to go next
One trainer, three fittings, sixty days to get it right
The Everyday is £89 in EE, EEEE and 6E on every size from UK 3 to 13. Free UK delivery, and if the width is wrong we post the replacement before the first pair comes back.