Wearing any type of shoe that isn't tied on?

Hi Kahill,

James posted this in my feed. I think he meant it for you.

https://foothealthsolutions.com.au/product/ez-tie-laces/ onehanded laces i have them in all my shoes come in black or white get thick laces.

I am almost 6 years post stroke and have the same issue.  I have resorted to slingback shoes, were at least your leg is not cut off with an unflattering strap.  I have tried educating my right foot to slip back into shoes unaided , the same as my left can do but with limited success.  If I ever manage it , I am on a high for 20 minutes or so, amazing what small wins can do.  But every morning when i slip my left shoe on and then have to lift and hold my right foot to put my shoe on it reminds me i am no longer who i was.  I will admit that I can now walk in some shoes that are laceless/strapless but they need to be highish so my toes definitely push down to the ground and my heel is up and i make sure i jamb my foot right into the shoe before i start walking and do need to rejamb every now and again when i feel my foot coming loose.  If anyone has any form of excersice to help overcome this I would love to hear

Hi Kahill

It may be worth exploring the National Equipment database (NED). You can call them or email them about any questions you may have to do with possible solutions for any of your activities of daily living needs. You can find NED here- Contact Us | NED (askned.com.au) or you can also browse their products available via their catalogue here- Catalogue | NED (askned.com.au).

AT Chat- Connecting Assistive Technology Users | AT Chat  is a fabulous resource for anybody looking to explore aids, equipment or assistive technology avenues out there. They provide live experience guidance and mentoring, peer led support and information and resources so that people can make informed choices  about possible solutions to their needs.

Chatterbox Assistive technology chat is also a great facebook group that provides a safe space for people who use assistive technology, aids and equipment to share info, experiences, ideas around the topic of assistive technology, aids and equipment.

You can find it here- 'Chatterbox' Assistive Technology Chat | Facebook

Please don’t hesitate to contact us on StrokeLine 1800 787 653 or email strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au if we can be of any further assistance.

 Alicia (Strokeline)

Hi Kahill,

After a left side stoke 13 years ago I have explored many options for tying shoes, including curly laces and shoes fitted with straps. One option was to learn how to tie laces using only my right hand. There are a number of youtube videos online addressing this problem, including the following.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n4CDJE92B0. While this worked quite well, I found it difficult to tie laces tightly with this technique.

In recent years I have used another option called BOA laces, https://www.boafit.com/en-us. These need to be professionally fitted (around $100 or more, by an orthotist). I went through Royal Talbot in Melbourne and claimed the cost back through NDIS. This has been a perfect solution, very fast to put shoes on, very secure and easy to release to take off shoes. Only issue is the cost.

Kevin English

My problem is similar trying to find a shoe I can get my foot in so far my shoes are wide tie ups or sandals I can slide my foot in . The other problem is my balance is poor so all my shoes need to be non slip so no dress up shoes