SHOE GUIDE
The CRF collected shoe brand recommendations dating back to 1980 when Notty Bumbo, a Pedorthist and adult CTEV patient started to explore options for CTEV Adult Patients.
Our list today includes brands that provide for Kids to Adult patients and the knowledge provided was a first in this arena. Later publications by other non-profits often include our initial data. Shoes that fit well also allows for successful bracing. The wrong shoes can cause blistering, pressure sores, discomfort, pain and swelling if the fit is not appropriate.
We only include brands that can open to accommodate braces such as SMO’s, AFO’s, Kafo’s or the Exosym Brace.
We also only place brands that provide XW to XXXW sizes or extraordinary wide sizes.
There are many brands of shoes that uses the same foot base, called a Vibram Sole according to our analysis of what products are used in the manufacturing process.
These soles are often seen across brands like Merrell, Altra, Keen and other brands. This sole reduces impact and therefore is a viable purchase no matter the brand of shoe.
Where possible we include specialist insoles, socks and shoes also used for other medical reasons.
Email us at info@clubfootresearch.org to receive access to our list as it is an ever-changing document