Mens slippers in half sizes

[foxyferret]

I have been looking all over for mens slippers in half sizes for my disabled Dad. He is size seven and a half, 7 are too small, 8 are too big. He is 91 and disabled with spina bifida and has very swollen feet which he drags due to foot drop. I have to get slippers with easy access with a wide opening front so he can get them on. A velcro fastening is needed. After sending away to places like Hotta and various other catalogues I have had to return all these slippers. I feel if I could get his proper size of seven and a half they would be ok. Does anyone know of anywhere doing half sizes? I have been to nearly all the sites on line and still no luck, thanks in advance.

[dotty.]

Men's footwear is not really made in half sizes as it is women who naturally have the odd feet, most women have one foot half a size bigger than the other and usually the same foot is a different width too. Unless you are prepared to order bespoke slippers, which cost over £100 a pair, you will struggle to find half sizes
http://www.theonlines...cro-slippers-10-c.asp

[dotty.]

However, the best solution would be to go for a soft insole, they take up half a size and are also extra warm, the high sided velcro slippers should be ideal with a sheepskin insole

[dotty.]

http://www.theonlines...o.uk/insoles-44-c.asp

[scotman]

Sorry, can't help. I have the same requirement and haven't seen half-sizes in the conventional outlets around for years. Obviously you don't want loose-fitting footwear as this can cause falls.
Have you considered something like moccasins which can be quite soft and flexible and might be available in half sizes?

[foxyferret]

thank you Dotty and scotman for both your replies. I will check out your websites and keep trying.

[grasscarp]

These people will make slippers to measure and one of the designs look like what you have described above
http://www.footsie.org.uk/slippers/index.html

[foxyferret]

Thank you grasscarp.