How we helped find the perfect slippers for badly swollen feet - a real NZ story

When Off-the-Shelf Doesn't Fit

Finding footwear for badly swollen feet is genuinely difficult. Standard slippers are designed for standard feet, and when someone is dealing with oedema, bandaging, or significant swelling on one or both feet, most options simply don't work.

That's exactly the situation Peter faced when he reached out to us about his mother-in-law, Wendy's mum.

Peter contacted us looking for slippers that would fit his mother-in-law's badly swollen feet. He sent us her foot measurements and a photo so we could assess the fit before placing an order.

Her measurements were:
Length: 25cm
Height: 8cm
Width: 11cm
Approximate size: 10

With those details, we checked our slipper range against her actual foot shape. We replied with the adjustment range of the best-matched slipper: one photo showing the strap at its loosest setting (approximately 10cm height available), and one at its tightest, so Peter could see exactly how the fit would work.

Photo 1: loosest setting (Wide-fit adjustable slipper strap at loosest setting, showing approximately 10cm height clearance for swollen feet or bandaged legs NZ)

Photo 2: tightest setting (wide-fit adjustable slipper strap at tightest setting, showing secure fit for slender or normal-width feet NZ)

Once Peter had seen the adjustment range for himself, he and his wife made the trip to Eltham to pick them up, and the slippers fit perfectly.

Here's what Peter had to say afterwards:

The slippers Peter chose for Wendy's mum are our Owen's Oasis Wide-Fit Adjustable Slippers, designed specifically for swollen feet, wide feet, and feet that need extra room around bandaging or dressings.

If someone you care for has swollen or bandaged feet, don't guess on sizing. Send us their measurements and a photo, just like Peter did, and we'll check the fit before you order.

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