Back pain can make standing and walking more tiring, but footwear is not a treatment for low back pain or sciatica.
We selected this collection for everyday foot comfort while you remain active: usable room across the forefoot, cushioned removable footbeds and structured soles that feel firm through the heel and arch area while allowing more movement towards the forefoot. Different uppers and fastening styles accommodate different foot shapes and fitting needs. The purpose is to keep the feet comfortably housed and the footwear stable during standing and walking; it does not claim to change the spine or manage back pain.
More about this collection
This collection is organised around everyday foot comfort and fit, not as a treatment for back pain. Choose the type and fastening that are practical for you. Some models use rocker soles as a footwear construction feature; they are not included or recommended as a treatment for back pain. The supplied footbed is removable on each model.
Cushioned shoes for standing all day
Depending on the model, the removable footbed is a 6 mm everyday option or a 1 cm moulded option. The collection includes leather, stretch and mesh uppers; selected leather models use calf leather, a cushioned middle layer and a smooth seam-free lining.
Easy fastening shoes if bending is difficult
A wide touch-fasten strap needs one movement and no fine grip, and can be reset without taking the shoe off. That matters more than most people expect when reaching your feet is the hard part of getting dressed.
Wide fit shoes in EE to 6E
Four fittings on our own lasts. A wider fitting is not a longer shoe — the length stays the same and the width and depth are added across the forefoot.
Questions we are asked
Can shoes help with back pain?
Not as a treatment. UK clinical guidance advises against offering rocker sole shoes to manage low back pain. For that reason, rocker models shown here are presented only as structured comfort footwear, not as a way to treat or manage back pain. A well-fitting shoe may simply make everyday standing and walking feel more comfortable at the feet.
What actually helps back pain?
Staying active, exercise and physiotherapy have the strongest evidence. Your GP or a physiotherapist is the right place to start.
Can I use my own orthotics?
Yes — the insole lifts out of every pair. Note that foot orthotics are not recommended as a treatment for low back pain either; if you already wear them for something else, these shoes will take them.
See your GP or a physiotherapist about back pain, particularly if it is new, getting worse, or you have numbness, weakness or changes in bladder or bowel control — that last group needs urgent attention.
