Sports Shoes that Change Lives
#nike #justdoit #AFO #anklefootorthosis #splints
Twin boys aged 12 who live in the UK, both need to wear Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO's) or Splints to be able to walk. Size 3 feet but they must wear size 7 shoes to accommodate the splints. “Clown-esque” as their mum describes it. Euan and Alister’s Mum had to find a better way. And she did. Nike FlyEase. They unzip at the heal, allowing for easy access and the wide fitting accommodates the splints. Brilliant!
The only problem is that Nike don’t sell them in the UK. You have buy them on-line and get them shipped to a US address. You can’t try them on.
“Since getting the FlyEase shoes, Euan's walking has improved immensely. He found walking particularly difficult. When we discussed his improved walking, he told me that since getting the shoes, he has found it so much easier because the shoes are the right size for his feet.”
To paraphrase Nike - Life isn’t easy – but your shoes should be.
Come on Nike! This is a global problem, you are a global company and you are sitting on (well standing on) a brilliant solution! Please can you expand your distribution network to get this life changing range of shoes out beyond the US.
Nike - please JUST DO IT!
To all my friends and colleagues – please help share this message.
Customer Success @ Microsoft | Non Exec Director @ Low Carbon Hub |
5 年In an update to this post (not because of it!) - Nike are now going to stock these life changing shoes in the UK. Great News - well done !
Business Development Manager at Vantage 365
6 年Come on Nike, your name is based on the Greek goddess of Victory, so lets get some more victories for more kids like Euan and Alister