Billy Boots

Who they are

After breaking his neck from a three-story fall Billy became paralyzed from the chest down and lost the ability to move much of his body, including his fingers. Not only did he suddenly face mobility challenges, but daily tasks that he took for granted, such as putting on clothes, became much more difficult. Throughout the years he learned tricks for getting dressed more easily but the one piece of clothing that always eluded him was shoes. He never found a pair of shoes that he felt were both attractive and that he could put on independently.

Darin’s spark for business innovation, they created a prototype that fulfilled Billy’s personal needs. But the solution Billy was seeking for his own challenges became a mission to create mainstream shoes that are functional, fashionable, and inclusive for everyone. 

The term, "universal design" is used all the time this should also allow individuals with vision, hearing, and mobility impairments to access all the same information. The designs of these structures and gadgets are universal, so why not apply the same term to fashion? Smashing fashion with function, BILLY Footwear incorporates zippers that go along the side of the shoes and around the toe, allowing the upper of each shoe to open and fold over completely so the wearer can place his or her foot onto the shoe footbed unobstructed. Then with a tug on the zipper-pull the shoe closes and secures overtop the user's foot.

What they sell

Billy Boots sell a range of footwear  - whether fashion or function for everyone. They include multiple styles so you have plenty of options to choose from. They also have options for both toddlers as well as children.

An Adult’s shoe starts at $65 with the children’s range starting from $50.