Community Stories
Real stories from real people. Because every shoe has a story — and so does every person wearing it.
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"My Daughter's First Real Pair"
My daughter has a limb difference — size 3 on the left, size 5 on the right. We always had to buy two pairs. Through Solemates, a mom in the next state over had the exact opposite problem. Now our girls swap shoes every season. They've become pen pals too.
Thomas W.
Mar 7, 2026
"Found My Match After 3 Years"
I'm an amputee and I've been buying full pairs just to use one shoe for as long as I can remember. A friend told me about Solemates, and within a week I found someone in my area with the exact opposite situation. We met at a coffee shop and swapped shoes. It felt like the most normal, wonderful thing in the world.
Maria G.
Mar 7, 2026
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These trusted organizations offer education, peer support, rehabilitation guidance, and shoe-exchange resources for people navigating limb loss, limb difference, prosthetics, and recovery.
United States
Amputee Coalition
The leading national organization supporting people with limb loss and limb difference since 1986. Offers peer mentoring, healthcare navigation, caregiver support, and a dedicated shoe-exchange resource page.
Visit Amputee Coalition →Australia
Limbs 4 Life
Provides peer support and rehabilitation guidance for amputees and their families across Australia. A grounding resource that openly explains the practical realities of single-shoe needs.
Explore Limbs 4 Life →New Zealand
Peke Waihanga
A specialist provider offering Artificial Limb, Orthotic, and Peer Support services. Covers rehabilitation and coordination of care — a valuable broader resource alongside footwear-specific needs.
Learn more at Peke Waihanga →A good marketplace helps people find shoes. A good community helps people find their footing.