Styles and Materials

Styles and Materials:

Toe Shapes: 

• Nature toe shape works very well for someone with a squarish foot shape. Problem toes and generally wide feet
• Round toe shape will look more cosmetic especially if someone has a bunion.

Toe Shapes: 

• Nature toe shape works very well for someone with a squarish foot shape. Problem toes and generally wide feet

• Round toe shape will look more cosmetic especially if someone has a bunion.

Derby Opening Benefits:

• Ideal for patients with problem toes and forefoot that need minimal fuss and seams.

• Relatively easy entry

• Adjustable facings 

• Often a good basic shoe option

Low Opening Design Benefits:

• Ideal for patients with a more rigid foot to allow easy access.

• Great solution to fit with an AFO.

• Allows patients to easily adapt tension down the length of the foot if they suffer periods of swelling.

• Not recommended if someone has a bunion as the seam will rub.

U opening design benefits:

• Can offer a more cosmetic appearance and style.

• Minimal pressure across joints

• Lower opening for easier access

• Not recommended if the patient’s foot swells a lot.

• The Velcro option in this style can allow easier access as the tongue can be pulled open.

Fastening options: Pros and Cons of each:

Upper Materials: Pros and cons

• Calf- easy to polish, looks smart and lasts a long time

• Softy Grain- More modern appearance, softer and more pliable for tender feet, fun bright colour options

• Waxy– 2 tone pull-up effect, will change, age and distress with use, can be hard wearing and gives a modern appearance.

• Suede- Soft and supple but can stain easily and age more quickly, waterproofing spray is recommended with this material.

• Nubuck- buffed finish can help footwear appear smaller in size if the patient is concerned about the width/ appearance of feet, soft and comfortable, waterproofing spray is best recommended for use with this material to prevent staining.

• Reptile Print- Add interest and modern appearance can be used for whole shoe or small panels.

• Neoprene-light weight and soft- ideally only used across the toe box and combined with a firmer material at the heel counter for stability. Doesn’t have a great lifespan. Good as a slipper option

Hex Mesh:

• HEX MESH Our new lightweight upper material from Morón® provides an eye-catching design with several technical advantages.

• Slight elasticity but retains its structure. 

• Breathable 

• Good abrasion resistance 

• Lightweight and flexible 

• Soft feel against the foot with in-built padding

Linings:

Our footwear can be lined with all standard materials including pigskin, calfskin, sheepskin and plush microfibre. We are pioneering the use of the On Steam® technical lining material in most of our designs, which is a microfibre with a leather-like appearance. This material outperforms leather in several areas.

• High abrasion resistance when compared to leather
• Consistent high-quality finish
• Improved moisture absorbency
• Anti-bacterial
• Does not contain potentially harmful chemicals and is OEKO Tex 100 certified
• Colourfast and resistant to light, abrasion & perspiration
• Recyclable
• Vegan certified

Conditions:

• Upper material options depending on foot stability/ condition/risk factors/ activity level.

• Soling options depending on patient use/ weight/ activity level.

Patients with neuropathy, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and any other sensory sensitive or limited sensation conditions will benefit from a style with minimal seams and low opening for easy access.  Be mindful of the location of seams in relation to problematic toes or joints of the foot.