Update - January 4th 2021 - Following government guidelines our shop in Church Stretton is temporarily closed. Please be advised that any boot fitting appointments will be rescheduled once we have a reopening date. In the mean time we are able to continue to trade online and we will be sending orders out as swiftly as we can but there may be some delays. Please bear with us during this time. Thank you to all our customers for your ongoing support and kindness. James & Emily
Covid-19 Update
We are pleased to say that as of December 2020 our shop doors in Church Stretton are reopen and we are once again taking bookings for boot fitting. We are still keeping to the appointment system as it helps us to manage customer flow and contact at this busy time. To book an appointment you can call us on 01694 724293 or email on sales@theoutdoordepot.co.uk with your details, and we will get back to you with our availability.
Risk assessments will be reviewed and updated as government advice changes. Please be assured that we are doing our best to keep our staff and customers safe and will constantly review policies to see if we can do better, or make your shopping experience easier, safer or more enjoyable. Please bear with us during these trying times. Thank you for your support. James & Emily
Why have your boots fitted?
We pride ourselves in our custom boot fitting service and are continually challenging the misconception that blisters and discomfort are to be expected when walking long distances. We have many fantastic reviews and happy customers who return to us and recommend us to family and friends, and who travel from all around the UK and further afield to use our free service.
It is worth bearing in mind that as there is no universal sizing standard for footwear, sizes vary between brands and also within brands between their different styles. Some are voluminous and wide but with a narrow heal while others may have a wider heal and a standard toe. We stock both extra wide and extra narrow widths. Just as our feet are all different, so are the boots on offer. We have spent many years choosing a specific range of boots to offer as many different fit options as possible, and further more we can customise the fit once a good fit has been achieved by gently stretching the boot (for example around bunions). We are also one of just a few stores in the UK to have a Superfeet Fit Pod which enables us to make custom orthotics in store while you wait.
We work closely with a local podiatrist so we have a good understanding of foot bio mechanics and the trauma that can be caused by ill fitting boots to those who suffer from existing ailments such as Morton's Neuroma or Hammertoe.
What to expect from your appointment: