Collection: Padders

Padders is a British comfort footwear specialist founded in 1955, focused exclusively on wider-fitting and orthopaedic-friendly footwear. Over nearly seven decades the brand has built a loyal following among customers — particularly women aged 50+ — who've struggled to find shoes that accommodate wider feet, bunions, swelling, hammertoes and other common foot conditions.

What defines Padders is the dual-fitting last: each shoe is engineered to comfortably fit either an E (standard) or an EE (wide) foot in the same shoe. The flexible upper, the slightly more generous toe box, and the removable insole work together to give wearers options. The dual fitting also makes Padders shoes excellent for orthotic users — pop the insole out and slot in your own.

The range covers casual everyday shoes, comfort trainers, smart court shoes for occasions, dress shoes for men, slippers (the brand's slippers are a particular strength), boots and sandals. Materials are predominantly soft leather and stretch microfibre uppers that flex around problem areas without restricting movement.

Padders sizing uses UK standards and accommodates a wider range of foot widths than typical high-street brands. If you've found regular shoes pinch at the bunion or feel cramped across the forefoot, Padders is worth trying. The brand's E width feels similar to many other brands' EE; their EE width is genuinely extra-wide.

Care: most Padders 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 Padders directly. The brand stands behind quality issues with a generous after-sales policy — if shoes don't perform as expected, Padders works directly with retailers to resolve the issue.

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.