Zipped opens up a world of choice for your feet

Putting on a pair of shoes is something each of us do every day. 

For people who have a disability you wouldn’t believe how difficult this is, both to find a and select a pair that you like but also fit and can be put on or taken off easily. There are shoes designed for people with disabilities but mainstream and designer brands are not practical so your choices become limited.

Zipped changes that. They will take any shoe you can buy from the high street and modify it so it suits your needs, adding a zip fastening to make it easier to put the shoe on or take it off.

Made as a collaboration and inspired by Aaron who has Spinal Musclura Atrophy, who just wanted to wear Nike trainers like his friend, Aaron connected with Oliver and Angel at Shoeman with Angel's Custom Creations, and together they figured out how to modify existing mainstream shoes with discreet zippers.

Sometimes Aaron didn’t wear shoes at all as getting regular shoes on was nearly impossible and Aaron knew he couldn't be the only one who experienced this exclusion from mainstream fashion. And he didn’t want "special" shoes. He wanted the same shoes as everyone else.

Zipped professionally modify virtually any brand of shoes with custom, handcrafted zips that stretch around the entire shoe. They can take a Nike, Adidas, Converse shoe and integrate zips that are so discreet that most people won't even notice them. 

This allows the shoe to open fully for easier access while maintaining the original look and style.

Zipped offer a unique scheme where you can fund a pair of shoes for someone else and you can apply for a grant so those who truly need a pair but may not be able to purchase them can have a pair of shoes modified by Zipped. They also offer shoe charms that are added to shoelaces to express your personality and fashion flare even further.

So whether you have a disability, mobility challenge, or just want footwear that is easier for you to put on, you order, Zipped modify them and send them to your doorstep so you can leave the house wearing your new shoes. 

There is a wait time but with a wide footwear range and one for adults and kids, there are so many options available you are not limited and you can wear the latest footwear trends.I’ll be interested in seeing how these work with my orthotic and many other AFOs.