Collection: Hotter

Hotter is a British comfort footwear brand founded in 1959 in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. For over six decades Hotter has designed and manufactured shoes specifically for customers who prioritise comfort and ease above fashion — particularly women aged 50 and up who need wider-fit footwear, supportive cushioning and easy-on styles.

What sets Hotter apart is the proprietary foot-fitting research. The brand operates one of the UK's largest databases of British women's foot measurements, gathered over decades through in-store fittings. Every Hotter last (the wooden form a shoe is built around) is shaped based on this real-world data, which is why customers consistently say Hotter shoes feel right immediately — they're literally designed to fit British feet.

The range spans easy-on casual shoes, comfort trainers, dressy court shoes for occasions, slippers, and weather-ready boots. Hotter is particularly strong on accessibility features: extra-wide fittings (EE), removable insoles for orthotic users, easy-touch closures (Velcro and elastic), and lightweight constructions that reduce foot fatigue. Several styles meet the criteria for adaptive footwear users.

Sizing in Hotter uses UK standards and runs true to size. The brand offers both standard (E) and wide (EE) fittings on most styles — wide is essential if you've struggled with high-street shoes pinching across the forefoot. Hotter sizing also accounts for swollen feet (the upper materials are slightly more flexible than competitors), so customers with circulatory issues or arthritis often find Hotter more comfortable than other brands.

Care: most Hotter styles use soft leathers that benefit from regular conditioning. The brand's slippers and casual styles can typically be sponge-cleaned. Replacement insoles are available from Hotter directly when the originals compress. Hotter shoes are designed to last 2-3 years of daily wear; the brand stands behind quality issues with a generous after-sales policy.

Cordners has been Northern Ireland's footwear specialist since 1937. Family-owned across three generations, we've built our reputation on three things: choosing the brands customers can trust, fitting shoes properly using trained staff and free in-store measuring, and standing behind every pair we sell. Our stores across Northern Ireland stock the widest range of footwear in the region, and our online store brings that same expertise to anyone in the UK and Ireland.

Every pair is sourced directly from the brand or its authorised UK distributor — what you order is 100% genuine and comes with the manufacturer's full warranty. Free 30-day returns means you can try at home with zero risk. If the size or style isn't right, send them back at our expense. Free standard UK delivery on orders over £75, with next-day delivery available on orders placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Click-and-collect from any Cordners store across Northern Ireland is free of charge, with stock typically ready within one working day. Need sizing advice? Visit any Cordners store for a free fitting from our trained team, or chat to us online during business hours.