A Letter From a Reader: Six Times in Three Weeks
I Wore The Same Shoes Six Times In Three Weeks. My Feet Finally Stopped Hurting.
I've worn the Ortho shoes six times in the last three weeks. The farmers market on Saturday. A wet grocery run on Monday. Standing in the kitchen most evenings. A long hospital corridor for a check-up. Even mowing a bit of the lawn.
What it is
A wide-fit shoe with a non-slip, pressure-reducing sole and a removable insole. Designed for a wider forefoot and higher instep than most shoes allow for, with a bit of extra room exactly where it's usually needed most.
My daughter asked me about it
She noticed I wasn't wincing on the stairs anymore. I hadn't really noticed it myself until she pointed it out — the ache in the ball of my foot that used to show up by mid-afternoon just wasn't there.
What changed in three weeks
- The pain in the ball of my foot eased off The gel cushioning absorbs impact through the day instead of it building up by evening.
- I stopped worrying about wet floors The non-slip sole actually grips — I've tested it on tile, wet pavement and grass.
- My feet had room to actually sit in the shoe The wider forefoot fit meant no more pinching by the end of the day.
If we were friends, I'd just tell you to get a pair. They come in ten colours, and you'll get a free insole included with your purchase — so you're comfortable from day one.
Ortho – Non-slip orthopedic shoes + FREE INSOLES
Non-slip, pressure-reducing sole with a removable insole and extra-wide heel for stability. Sizes 35 to 44.
Buy 2, save 15% — buy more, save up to 25%
See if your size is still in stockFionna is 61 and lives in Auckland. She's been wearing Noah & Lily shoes for two years.
