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Which GIESSWEIN shoes with Velcro fasteners are available?

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GIESSWEIN offers two particularly comfortable models with individually adjustable Velcro fasteners: the Merino Easy Step and the Beach.

Velcro fasteners can make shoes much easier to put on and take off while allowing the fit to be adjusted individually to the foot.

This is particularly practical for:

  • normal to high insteps
  • wider or fuller feet
  • feet that swell slightly
  • differently shaped feet
  • limited mobility
  • difficulty bending down
  • limited hand mobility
  • difficulty tying shoelaces
  • anyone looking for quick and uncomplicated footwear

Depending on your individual needs, we recommend the Merino Easy Step as a closed comfort sneaker or the Beach as an open and particularly flexible sandal.

 

What are the advantages of shoes with Velcro fasteners?

Velcro fasteners are quick to open and close and can be adjusted individually.

They offer several advantages:

  • easy to put on and take off
  • no need to tie shoelaces
  • less bending down when putting on shoes
  • individual adjustment to the foot
  • can be readjusted during the day if necessary
  • practical when foot volume changes slightly
  • suitable for a higher instep
  • comfortable for people with limited hand mobility
  • left and right foot can be adjusted individually

Especially if your feet swell slightly during the day, an individually adjustable fit can be very comfortable.

 

Merino Easy Step – closed comfort sneaker with Velcro fasteners 👟

The Merino Easy Step is our closed sneaker for anyone looking for high comfort combined with particularly easy handling.

Two individually adjustable Velcro fasteners allow the shoe to be put on and taken off quickly – without shoelaces.

The soft heel padding also makes it easier to slip into the shoe.

 

Who is the Merino Easy Step suitable for?

The Merino Easy Step is particularly suitable for:

  • everyday wear and leisure
  • walks
  • people who prefer not to bend down for long when putting on shoes
  • older people
  • people with limited mobility
  • people with limited finger mobility or difficulty tying shoelaces
  • normal to higher insteps
  • slightly swollen feet
  • prolonged walking and standing
  • customers who would like to use their own orthopaedic insoles

What width is the Merino Easy Step?

The Merino Easy Step has shoe width G.

Width G is GIESSWEIN’s standard width and is generally suitable for normal feet.

Thanks to the flexibly adjustable Velcro fasteners and adaptable Merino upper, the Easy Step is also particularly suitable for a normal to higher instep.

Can I use my own orthopaedic insoles in the Easy Step?

Yes.

The Merino Easy Step has a removable footbed.

The existing footbed can therefore be removed and – provided the size and shape are suitable – replaced with your own orthopaedic insoles.

Is the Easy Step suitable for older people?

Yes, the Merino Easy Step can be particularly practical for older people.

The shoe can be put on without having to tie traditional shoelaces. The soft heel padding makes it easier to slip into the shoe, while the two Velcro fasteners can be adjusted individually.

This can be particularly helpful if bending down for longer periods or tying small shoelaces becomes difficult.

The non-slip rubber inserts in the sole also help provide secure footing on different surfaces.

Is the Easy Step suitable after an operation?

Depending on the type of operation and the individual situation, the Merino Easy Step can be an interesting option during rehabilitation.

Possible advantages include:

  • easy to put on and take off
  • individually adjustable Velcro fasteners
  • closed heel
  • non-slip sole elements
  • comfortable cushioning
  • removable footbed
  • possibility of using your own insoles
  • adaptable Merino upper

GIESSWEIN recommends the Merino Easy Step as a possible option after foot, knee or hip surgery, among other situations.

⚠️ Important: After an operation, the choice of footwear must always be adapted to your individual medical situation. Our product recommendations do not replace medical advice. If in doubt, please discuss the use of the shoes with your treating doctor, orthopaedic specialist or physiotherapist.

View the Merino Easy Step

👩 Women – Merino Easy Step Women
https://www.giesswein.com/products/merino-easy-step-women

👨 Men – Merino Easy Step Men
https://www.giesswein.com/products/merino-easy-step-men

Article numbers:
Women: 84-10-49386
Men: 84-10-49387

 

GIESSWEIN Beach – open sandal with two Velcro fasteners

The GIESSWEIN Beach is a particularly lightweight EVA sandal with two continuously adjustable Velcro fasteners.

Both fasteners can be adjusted independently, allowing the sandal to be flexibly adapted to the foot.

Who is the GIESSWEIN Beach suitable for?

The Beach is particularly suitable for:

  • wide feet
  • fuller feet
  • high insteps
  • differently shaped feet
  • slightly swollen feet
  • people who prefer an open sandal that is easy to put on
  • older people
  • leisure and warm weather
  • the beach
  • swimming pools and poolside areas
  • slightly wet surfaces
  • holidays and travel
  • home
  • situations where flexible width adjustment is required

 

What width is the GIESSWEIN Beach?

Thanks to its two continuously adjustable Velcro fasteners, the Beach can be adapted very flexibly.

According to the product description, this also makes it well suited to wider feet and higher insteps.

Unlike a closed shoe, the width can be individually adjusted at both straps.

Even if your left and right foot differ slightly, each side can be adjusted separately.

 

Is the Beach suitable for swollen feet?

The Beach can be particularly practical for slightly swollen feet, as both Velcro fasteners can be adjusted individually.

If the volume of the foot changes during the day, the straps can simply be loosened or tightened accordingly.

In the case of severe, sudden or medically caused swelling, the cause should be assessed by a doctor and suitable footwear should be discussed with the treating medical professional.

 

Is the Beach suitable for a high instep?

Yes.

Thanks to the individually and continuously adjustable Velcro fasteners, the Beach can be adapted particularly well to a higher instep.

 

Is the Beach suitable for older people?

Yes, the Beach can be a practical open sandal for older people.

It is:

  • lightweight
  • easy to put on
  • individually adjustable
  • suitable for higher insteps and wider feet
  • equipped with a non-slip sole

Whether an open sandal provides sufficient support always depends on the individual’s mobility and stability when walking.

If more lateral support or stability is required, the closed Merino Easy Step may be the better choice.

 

Can I wear the Beach at the seaside? 

Yes.

The GIESSWEIN Beach is made of EVA and is water-repellent and quick-drying.

Its open design, low weight and non-slip sole make it a practical sandal for warm days and visits to the beach.

After contact with seawater or salt water, we recommend rinsing the sandal with fresh water and allowing it to air dry.

 

Can I wear the Beach at the swimming pool? 

The Beach is also very well suited to typical areas around swimming pools, pools, wellness areas and changing rooms.

Particularly practical features include:

  • EVA material
  • water-repellent properties
  • quick drying
  • open design
  • individually adjustable Velcro fasteners
  • non-slip sole for better grip on slightly wet surfaces

⚠️ Even a non-slip sole cannot provide complete protection against slipping on very wet or slippery surfaces. Please always take appropriate care on wet floors.

 

Can the Beach be worn as a therapy shoe or during rehabilitation?

The GIESSWEIN Beach is not a medical therapy shoe.

However, thanks to its open design and two individually adjustable Velcro fasteners, it can be practical in certain everyday situations during rehabilitation – for example when lightweight and flexibly adjustable footwear is desired.

Whether the Beach is suitable after an operation or during therapy depends, among other things, on:

  • the type of operation performed
  • how much stability is required
  • whether the foot is swollen
  • whether wounds or dressings are present
  • whether an open sandal is medically permitted
  • whether the massage footbed feels comfortable

⚠️ Our recommendations do not replace medical advice. After an operation, in the event of injury or during rehabilitation, the choice of footwear should always be discussed with the treating doctor, orthopaedic specialist or physiotherapist.

If more stability is required, we recommend a closed shoe such as the Merino Easy Step.

 

What are the advantages of the Beach massage footbed?

The GIESSWEIN Beach has a footbed with gentle massage nubs.

These nubs stimulate the sole of the foot while walking and provide a pleasantly invigorating feeling.

After foot surgery, with very sensitive feet or certain medical conditions, it should first be clarified whether a structured massage footbed is individually suitable.

View the GIESSWEIN Beach

Beach – Women & Men
https://www.giesswein.com/products/beach

Article number: 85-10-44406

 

Easy Step or Beach – which model is better for me?

I would like a closed shoe with Velcro fasteners

👉 Merino Easy Step

Particularly suitable if you are looking for a closed sneaker with good cushioning, a removable footbed and easy entry.

 

I find it difficult to bend down when putting on shoes

👉 Merino Easy Step

The model was specially designed for easy putting on without traditional shoelaces.

 

I have a high instep

👉 Both models may be suitable.

The Easy Step is designed for a normal to high instep.

The Beach can be adjusted particularly flexibly to a high instep using both Velcro fasteners.

 

I have wide or fuller feet

👉 Beach

Thanks to the two continuously adjustable straps, the Beach can be adapted particularly flexibly to wider feet.

The Easy Step, by comparison, has width G for normal feet, but its flexible material and Velcro fasteners still provide additional adjustment options.

 

My feet swell slightly during the day

👉 Beach or Easy Step

The fit of both models can be adjusted using the Velcro fasteners.

The Beach provides particularly high flexibility thanks to its open design.

 

I need orthopaedic insoles

👉 Merino Easy Step

The existing footbed can be removed and – provided the insole is suitable in terms of size and shape – replaced with your own orthopaedic insole.

 

I am looking for a shoe for the beach or swimming pool

👉 Beach

The lightweight EVA material is water-repellent and quick-drying. The non-slip sole helps provide grip on slightly wet surfaces.

 

I am looking for a shoe to wear after an operation

👉 Primarily the Merino Easy Step – after consultation with the treating medical professional.

The closed design, easy handling, non-slip sole elements and removable footbed can offer advantages during rehabilitation.

The Beach may be an open alternative if this type of sandal is medically suitable during the respective stage of recovery.