Added or extra depth orthopedic Shoes
An added depth orthopedic shoe is one that has extra depth and consequently is deeper than a regular shoe. Most extra depth, or double depth, shoes are around a quarter of an inch deeper than a regular orthopedic shoe, whilst an extra-extra depth shoe can be up to half an inch deeper than a standard orthopedic shoe.
Why consider an extra (double) depth orthopedic Shoe
Extra depth orthopedic shoes offers a number of advantages over regular depth shoes including
- Additional room, both for movement and to aid the ability of the foot to breath.
- Additional space in which to add a highly padded in-sole, or a sole for a diabetic shoe.
- Additional space for the addition of specialist orthotic inserts, or padding for specific foot disorders.
- Extra space for anyone who experiences discomfort or tightness when wearing shoes for any period of time.
Who can wear double depth shoes
Extra depth, or double depth, shoes can benefit many wearers, but anyone who suffers from any of the following may find that a doctor or podiatric physician recommends their use.
Arthritis, bunions, charcot foot, diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, and high arch.
Added depth shoes can usually accommodate AFO's, KAFO's and orthotics and have removable foot-beds, padded tongues and collars and firm heal counters.
Buying double or extra depth shoes
Extra depth orthopedic shoes are available in many styles including sports shoes like trainers or sneakers, as well as formal and casual footwear. They are avaiable through a number of manufacturers, most of whom specialize in orthopedic footwear.
If you want to buy this kind of shoe, carefully check out on-line retailers and look for all of the other quality features of orthopedic shoes in the double depth shoe ranges.
More information concerning men's shoes can be found from this link. The depth of a man's shoe will be greater, for any given size, than that of a womens shoe.