Bespoke Diabetic Footwear – Handmade Shoes for Optimal Diabetic Foot Care

At Bill Bird Shoes, we’ve been helping people manage diabetic foot health for many years by crafting bespoke shoes that are soft, supportive, and designed with minimal internal seams. Our handmade diabetic footwear reduces pressure points and helps protect sensitive feet from the complications often associated with diabetes.

Diabetes affects each individual differently and tends to evolve over time. That’s why our skilled team, based in Blockley in the Cotswolds and at Grey Flannel in central London, takes a personalised approach. We work closely with you and your healthcare professionals to assess your foot care needs, creating custom diabetic shoes that combine medical-grade support with comfortable, stylish design.

Whether you're dealing with early-stage symptoms or complex diabetic foot conditions such as neuropathy, swollen or unusually shaped feet, or partial amputations, we can provide tailor-made footwear that meets your specific medical and lifestyle requirements. Our range includes everything from elegant Derby brogues made from Black Cordovan leather to custom fell boots designed for post-amputation support — all handcrafted with care, precision, and understanding.

Why Diabetics Need Special Footwear

If you live with diabetes, you may already be experiencing symptoms in your feet such as fragile skin, reduced sensation, swelling, or deformity. Diabetes significantly increases the risk of foot infection, ulceration, and in severe cases, amputation. Properly fitted shoes are essential for preventing further complications and maintaining your mobility and quality of life.

Diabetes affects your feet in several critical ways:

• Blood vessels may narrow or clog, restricting healthy circulation.
• Nerve damage (neuropathy) reduces feeling and impairs balance and foot movement.
• Toenails and calluses may harden abnormally, increasing the risk of ulcers.
• The immune response in the feet becomes weaker, heightening the risk of infection.
• Skin function declines, reducing the ability to perspire and regulate temperature.

It’s estimated that 15% of people with diabetes will experience foot complications that can lead to preventable amputations — usually of the toes or feet. The good news is that with proactive care and the right footwear, these outcomes can often be avoided.

Diabetic Footwear Designed for Protection and Comfort

At Bill Bird Shoes, we specialise in diabetic footwear that provides full-foot contact, enhanced stability, and protection where it's needed most. We understand the importance of anticipating future complications, which is why our custom shoes are built not only for today’s needs but for tomorrow’s challenges as well.

Whether you need footwear for everyday comfort, work, formal occasions, or challenging terrain, we are committed to ensuring that your shoes look good, feel good, and support long-term foot health.

Contact us today on 01386 700855 or email us here to learn how our bespoke diabetic footwear can support your health and comfort.