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[RedTop]

Propet makes very comfy lightweight, but sturdy slippers with solid soles; some have Velcro to help get thr right fit on the foot.   

[coffee drinker]

@nanny24 My mom always wore SAS Shoes and so do I. The shoes are lace up "walking" shoes, but many of the styles are available with the Velcro type closures.  They're expensive, but well worth the money.  Most, if not all the shoes are leather and made in the USA. SAS has a website you can check.  

[KingstonMom]

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@KingstonMom. I have a pair of the "Billy" shoes but, since the zipper is on the outside, I can't get it up because I can't bend my knee.  It doesn't zip easily.  I end up tying them.

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@Kachina624 

The Billy's I have, have a zipper around the top of the shoe, by the seam of the shoe.

Not sure about not being able to bend my knee though, I'd never be able to reach it if I couldn't bend my knee!

[On It]

@nanny24 The only shoe I can wear is SAS. I need a heel that is higher than the front sole of the shoe. Flat tennis shoe type bottoms give me a backache and cause my hip to hurt. A pair of SAS mules recently had to be returned because the heel was too low, so I would look at their styles carefully. When you find the correct shoe they last a really long time. I wear the slip-on type. Their website shows all the shoes. If you have a store, trying them on is even better. Good luck in your quest.

I know you did not want houseshoes, but Jacques Levine Style 1221 is all perfect for me. They come in five colors and can be ordered from the company website. My aunt gave me my first pair over 50 years ago. They last for multiple years as long as you do not get the sole wet. My aunt wore hers to the grocery store. We are flashy folks, so the gold and silver is our choice. I have a pair of black and a pair of tan, but I have never worn them.

[KingstonMom]

@nanny24 

Another poster mentioned SAS, my MIL and Great Grandmother always loved their shoes.

I know they can be pricey, but they're well made and help with a lot of foot, knee, hip problems, ACCORDING TO THEM.

And I am NOT a Dr., I can only relay what the relatives told me and they both had the above mentioned ailments.

[mspatmac]

Sketchers SLIP INS, not slips ons allow one to put on easily with no ties or bending over at all.  I find them supportive enough and very comfortable. Good stability for Mom.

[busymom22]

Check out Kizik shoes. My father is 85 and I've bought him two pairs that he wears all the time.  These are the shoes with the technology where you just slip into them.

[LindaSal]

@nanny24 I also recommend Orthofeet.  They have the shoes/sneakers now that you don't have to bend over or tie to put them on.  We bought some of the sneakers for a recent "walking" trip in Italy and they worked out great!   No soreness, great support.  When we returned I purchased a couple more pairs for me and DH.  

[bargainsgirl]

Another vote for Orthofeet.  HIGH quality.  They are pricey but worth it for comfortable feet.  Check Zappos, Amazon or Ortho website.

[SaveTheTurtles]

Propet makes a sturdy shoe with Velcro. My 95 year old dad wears them and is able to get them on and off by himself- they also come in wide widths if if needed. When I was researching shoes for him  I googled what I was looking for and narrowed the selection based on what brands came up.  Zappos may be a good source and they always have free shipping and returns. They have a vast inventory of shoes and good company to deal with. A lot of times shoes on Amazon are actually coming from Zappos as the third party reseller.