This style is specially designed to accommodate AFOs (Ankle-Foot Orthoses) and fits true to size. The BILLY zipper opens the upper down and around the toe so the shoe lays flat, and a braced foot goes straight in without forcing. Multiple removable insoles let you adjust depth to make room for the brace, and it comes in Medium (M), Wide (W), and Extra Wide (XW) widths for a true brace-friendly fit. For best fit, measure your child's feet with the AFOs on and follow our sizing guide below.
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Approved by the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA).
Experience the pinnacle of innovation with the Short Wrap D|R II, meticulously designed to offer both unparalleled comfort and robust durability. Ideal for those needing extra protection against toe drag or requiring additional room for braces, this shoe stands out as a crucial element in any wardrobe.
Innovative Zipper Technology: Features a strategically placed zipper, up and away from the toe, to prevent damage from toe drag. The short wrap zipper design enables easy wearability, opening fully along the top and side for hassle-free access.
Enhanced Toe Drag Protection: Equipped with a double layer toe cap to bolster protection against toe drag, ensuring the footwear lasts longer even under tough conditions.
Brace-Friendly Design: Available in Medium (MDR), Wide (WDR), and Extra-Wide (XDR) widths to perfectly accommodate braces and provide comfort tailored to your needs.
Exceptional Comfort and Support: Boasts an EVA midsole for superior cushioning throughout the day. Padded counter and tongue deliver maximum comfort around the ankle and instep, complemented by an Achilles notch that enhances comfort for those with hinged AFOs.
Durability Built to Last: Crafted with a thick knit polyester fabric upper lining and sock lining to significantly increase tear resistance and overall durability. Includes two removable 3mm insoles for adjustable depth and personalized fit customization.
Engineered to last. The reinforced D|R II outsole is clinician-adjustable and built to take the toe-drag and heel-strike of an AFO gait, so the shoe holds its shape and support wear after wear.
Love my shoes, so easy to put on.
Not my first purchase, always buy from Billy. I think this might be my 9th pair.
Shoe laces could be 2 inches longer.
I have been purchasing these shoes for some time now and just wanted to give my feedback for the first time. The zippers could be a bit more durable; the sides, instead of glue, maybe stitching would be better. As shown in the picture, the side is already opening. I like the insole; it's much better. Before, every shoe I bought had holes in the bottom after a couple of months. Thanks for providing these shoes.
I’ve decided from now on, I am saving up all the Billy shoes we buy, my daughter gets 1-3 months wear out of each pair and I am sending them back to you.
Only to make an impression that I LOVE your shoes but the soles need work! Or could you sell extra bumper pads for kids who drag or toe walk and wear one relatively small spot off each and every pair so quickly!
I wish I had done this sooner as these are the only shoes she can wear that keep her AFO’s in place, shoes on her feet and her feet in straps in her wheelchair. We’ve been loyal customers since she was probably 4-5 years old and she is 12 now!
I’ve donated several pairs that look great except for one hole and thrown out lots more.
Please help! Thank you.
Losing my loonies,
Gabrielle White and Isabel “Izzy” Stuart
We've been struggling to find shoes that work over my daughter's AFO's and we just heard about Billy's and ordered them. These shoes are brilliant! Not only do they slip on super easy, they are a zipper closure so my daughter can zip them on and off by herself. Love them!!
Nice looking and comfy. Fit my KAFO perfectly. Switched to elastic laces as tying shoes with one hand a skill I ain't yet acquired 🙂(upper limb amputee)
It is a good quality shoe with the convenience of a zipper for wearing them. The extra insole inserts work really well for fine tuning the size adjustments. Overall, it is a comfortable shoe for indoor/outdoor use.
The photo is from the second day of wearing the new pair of AFO certified pair. Not sure why the sole is separating from the main shoe.
If you could make the shoes sturdier especially around the zipper and the sole that will be great.
We have had several pairs that broke around the zipper too.
They are so nice!
Fit perfectly 👌
Many compliments ☺️
I didn't brag out loud about my new "kickers" lol
But at least 5 people approached me saying how nice they are!
People would ask where I got them 😊 i really enjoy them
Thanks for your excellence in your Billy Boots Footwear
This is what the toe looks like after one week of wear. I realize that my daughter drags her toes and obviously that is part of the issue. But with the price of these shoes I don’t know what to do any more. Last time I bought tough toe and put that all over the toe and front part of the sole. But tough toe is also $45 each time I buy it.
Très confortable! Je n’étais pas certaine de la couleur mais ça va! Au début je devais forcer pour les zipper au complet, mais après quelques jours, ça allait! Je recommande! Même ma fille de 9 ans en veut des semblables.
My son has autism and walks on his toes, so he needs to wear braces. I’ve been looking for shoes that are easy to put on with his braces, and this is the third pair I’ve bought from Billy Footwear. He can easily open and close them by himself. I’m very happy with them and will keep buying from them until my son gets better!
Bought this shoe so I could fit AFO, and easy access to open the zipper to get foot in. I wear without AFO as well and very comfortable. Hoping to see a shoe that is flat but office wear looking to wear to work. Please look into making one that can wear with dress pants 🙂
These boots are easy to put on and love the zipper pull. They fit my AFO's and they are very warm and comfortable. I just wish the top part of the boot wasn't so wide.
I have a few pairs of billy footwear and I am so grateful to have found this company.