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Many male AFO wearers have contacted me for AFO-friendly men’s shoes and fashion. While the tips in our women’s “Finding Mr. Right Boot” post can also apply to men, male AFO wearers often require even wider width sizes than women who wear AFOS.
In addition to width, men want boots that are waterproof, easy to put on over leg braces, comfortable to wear, and have great traction to help prevent unnecessary falls on slippery ice and snow.
Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. We’ve curated a selection of options to help you navigate winter’s ever-changing underfoot topography stylishly with leg braces.
Click on the photos and links below to see our favorite men’s boots with disability-friendly features such as extra wide width sizes, velcro closures, and excellent traction. Be sure to scroll to the end of the post to see the entire collection.
These shoes are truly awesome for anyone with disabilities. A full flip-top around the foot opening makes getting them on and off super easy. This stylish suede chukka boot offers a lightweight canvas lining and a cushioned footbed for smart comfort.
It’s available in wide width sizes and has removable insoles.
An ideal winter boot for any man who wears AFOS or who has hand challenges. These boots are available in extra wide width sizes and offer a removable footbed. They will fit many styles of leg braces.
Weather-resistant, full-grain leather upper with padded, mesh-lined collar and hook and loop straps for easy entry; lightweight, cushioned eva midsole with ground-gripping rubber outsole.
Tailored with suede and nubuck uppers, this shoe features a zip closure and adjustable strap that makes it preferable for rugged terrain. With an OrthoLite X40 insole and an EVA midsole with toe guard, the Propet Valais is perfect for hiking and winter weather.
With an orthotic insole and superior ankle support, this waterproof flat-heeled boot offers great comfort in the ankle and sole area of the foot. Plus, the footbed is removable. While its rounded toe box prevents the occurrence of toenail damage, its wide toe box gives you a lot of room to wiggle and move your toes.
The Storm Surge Plain Toe Boot’s lower profile, antimicrobial lining, and timeless leather and suede uppers work well with bare ankles and summer’s cuffed trousers or jeans. EVA and rubber outsoles and foam footbeds offer a self-assured stride, a necessity all year long.
A Hydro-Shield® construction, which includes waterproof leather, sealed seams, a waterproof insole, and a gusseted tongue, keeps feet dry in wet conditions.
These wide Insulated Waterproof Zipper Boots are available for even the widest feet. The 200 grams of Thinsulate in these Big Men’s Insulated Waterproof Cold Weather Boots makes them even rarer. This waterproof boot delivers high performance and is built to keep your feet warm and dry in the worst of weather. With zip closure for easy on and off.
The low-cut version of Propét’s ‘Blizzard Walker’ has an easy-access front zipper. Insulated with Thinsulate, it has a rubber toe cap for durability and a traction rubber outsole. These styles feature footbeds that can be removed to accommodate custom orthotics.
Designed on a modern and an ankle-length silhouette, the Florsheim Norwalk Side Zip Boot offers enhanced comfort with their cushioned footbed. It’s a water resistant leather upper with a removable footbed. Zippered side closure.
If you’re looking for a shoe that delivers comfort, quality, and style, the Bushacre desert boot from Clarks is a perfect match! This lace-up leather chukka provides all day comfort with its foam cushioned footbed, and looks great paired with jeans or khakis for a casual day out. Available in wide widths with removable insoles.
The Merrell Coldpack Ice+ 8” zip-up snow boots are a comfortable, lightweight, and warm piece of footwear that are very versatile. They fit very well and seemed to be true-to-size. Because of the zipper design on the side of the boot, they were extremely easy to get on and off unlike many other types of snow boots I have used in the past.
These boots are relatively small and compact compared to the field of snow boots, which added a lot of benefits, but they lacked the ability to withstand trudging through deep snow.
Step into one of the lightest soft-toe work boots around, the KEEN boot is also especially light, completely waterproof, and available in extra wide width sizes. Water-resistant leather provides a barrier against liquid absorption and helps preserve the quality of the leather over time. Oil- and slip-resistant non-marking rubber outsole. Completely removable footbed
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