The thesis is an analysis of footwear from the perspective of users with limited use of their hands. It also analyses the position of my own footwear concept from 2020 in the context of social design. Having studied the appearance and functionality of other shoes on the market, I have a clearer vision of the possibilities for improving my own design. My hope is that my thesis will contribute to the evolution of designers’ attitudes, and that I can direct attention towards the increasingly popular social design approach.