So, if you have swollen feet, or enlarged feet through the use of bandaging, what are the options?
There are many companies out there whom provide footwear, socks and hosiery - this is not an exclusive list - but has been put together after being asked by several people for any ideas / guidance.
- Wide Fit Shoes stock womens sizes between 3-8 and mens sizes 6-14. They have shoes available from E to 8E for both men and women. Their website is: http://www.widefitshoes.co.uk
- Hotter shoes stock womens sizes between 3-9 and mens sizes 6-12. They unfortunately only have standard width for men - though do have ranges with long laces and touch fastening straps to support a more bespoke fit,and EEE for women. Their website is: http://www.hottershoes.com
- Padders Comfort Fit Shoes stock womens sizes between 3-8 and mens sizes 3-13. They have widths for men up to G+, and EEE for women. Their website is: http://www.padders.co.uk
- Cosyfeet Shoes and Sandles stock womens sizes between 4-9 and mens sizes 5-13. They have widths for men up to HH+, and EEEEE+ for women. Their website is: http://www.cosyfeet.com Cosyfeet also stock socks and hosiery within their 'extra roomy range'.
To measure your feet there are many guides - and each of the specialist companies have their own advice to be given. However, to give a baseline, it is worth measuring in advance of contacting the companies. Guidance as to how to achieve this includes: http://shoes.about.com/od/fitcomfort/ss/measurefeet_4.htm