Afo orthotic friendly. Wide width. Comfort orthopedic
Because when you live with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, you become surprisingly passionate about products that help with things most people don’t even have to think about. I fully recognize that some of these may not earn me any Environmentalist of the Year awards. But if they save your hands, your energy, or your sanity? I’m calling…
Not Your Grandma’s Orthopedic Shoes Updated for 2026: Good news—finding stylish, actually wearable shoes when you have AFOs or orthotics has gotten way easier since I first wrote this. I’ve updated this post with new finds, better brands, and current links (because nothing is more annoying than falling in love with a shoe that no…
I’ve scoured the internet and poured through hundreds of reviews to find the most comfortable and trendiest sandals of the season that work for AFO and orthotic wearers. I had to pick 16 (no easy feat) because, even though Molly Ringwald has absolutely nothing to do with comfort sandals, I like the sound of 16 Sandals/Candles and had to use it for the title of this post.
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Pools & beaches can be extremely anxiety provoking, so I try to make what I wear over my afos as comfortable and as easy to get on and off as possible. Resort casual offers so many opportunities to look amazing and feel comfortable in leg braces. My go-to on vacations (and all summer long) are cute & comfy pull-on jumpsuits and maxi dresses in lightweight and breathable materials.
This post has been updated for 2026 with current styles, brands, and products (because broken links and outdated picks are not part of my love language 😂). Some of these are affiliate links—which means if you shop through them, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Think of it as…
There is no better excuse than Valentine’s Day to channel your inner Beyonce and act like the sexy goddess you are. Whether you’re planning a romantic night out, dinner with girlfriends, or a date night with Netflix & some cheap champagne, February 14th is all about looking and feeling red hot – disability, or not.
Foot drop is a condition that prevents you from being able to raise the front part of your foot due to a weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control your ability to lift the foot. It can significantly affect your ability to walk without tripping or falling and may drastically alter how well you can walk.
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (aka coffee money ☕) if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. Think of it as your way of keeping me caffeinated while I continue finding cute, low-fuss, disability-friendly fashion so you don’t have to. 8 Cute Convertible…
Being a full time leg brace wearer can be annoying & frustrating at times, but I’m grateful for them as I would not be able to do all that I can do without their help. So, when it comes to AFOS, the good definitely outweighs the bad, especially when you know hacks to make them more tolerable. What follows are 7 common Afo & orthotic problems and their solutions.
This post was previously published and has been updated to include the current styles of AFOs (leg braces) and disability-friendly boots. While it includes affiliate links, they do not affect the price you’ll pay. However, the small commission helps me offset website costs and occasionally indulge in a few Starbucks skinny vanilla lattes. Shoe shopping…
This post about the cutest and best denim and fall shoes for AFO wearers and people with disabilities has been updated and republished as of August 2025 to reflect current styles and links. Now, before you dive in, let me sprinkle in a little disclaimer: This post contains links that may offer a very small…