Zappos Is Now Selling Single Shoes and Mixed-Size Pairs, Making Its Offerings More Accessible

For people with differently sized feet or prosthetics, shopping for shoes is often more complicated than it has to be. Zappos is now addressing this problem with a simple fix. As CNN Business reports, shoppers can now purchase single shoes or mixed-size pairs from the online shoe retailer.

According to Zappos, customers have been requesting more accessible shoe-buying options for years. For some people with prosthetic limbs and differently sized feet, spending money on extra shoes they don't need is the only way to get the right fit. Some people with amputations and prosthetics may only need to wear one shoe from a full-priced pair.

Thanks to the new policy, these customers no longer have to overpay to get the shoes that are right for them. As of Tuesday, July 14, Zappos shoes from Nike, BILLY Footwear, Converse, PLAE, Stride Rite, and New Balance are officially available to purchase as single shoes or mixed-size pairs. The shoes range from toddler to adult sizes and are priced at $17.50 to $85.

Zappos is the latest brand to make its products accessible to a wider consumer base. For years, Target has been selling Halloween costumes for wheelchair users and adaptive clothing that's easy to remove for kids with physical disabilities.

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