Reply To: Use of orthosis on tatami floors
Heather is correct that a medical need would be accomodated. The removal of shoes is both a necessity and a cultural one. Whilst you haven’t detailed shoe size might I suggest that you investigate if you can get some socks which have rubber grippers (so called “slipper socks”). These will provide better grip than disposable covers. You can also get reusable shoe covers from places that sell industrial workwear.
Bear in mind that the castles you will visit will have highly polished wood floors from the thousands of feet that have trod them. Also staircases are surprisingly steep and the height of steps can be large (12 to 14 inches).
