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Slippers for plantar fasciitis?

14 replies

SpanielFace · 02/12/2015 21:46

My DM has plantar fasciitis, and is struggling with foot pain at the moment. I was thinking of getting her some slippers for christmas - does anyone have any suggestions for a pair that would help? Thank you.

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JeffreysMummyIsCross · 02/12/2015 21:50

Don't know about slippers but I wear Birkenstocks at home, which definitely help with PF. Not very warm, cozy or stylish, but needs must . . .

PoshPenny · 03/12/2015 23:07

I found wearing fit flops very helpful for relieving the pain when I had PF

fusspot66 · 03/12/2015 23:13

Crocs?

tharsheblows · 03/12/2015 23:38

I wear fit flops too and use these as indoor slippers. m.fitflop.co.uk/en/sale/sale-new-in/fitflop-mukluk-moc-2-in-shearling-%7C-official-fitflop-store/883945625695.html

They help keep the plantar fasciitis at bay and are nice and warm! I love them and replace them when they get too stinky worn out.

GinThief · 03/12/2015 23:41

I'm wearing crocs around the house oh so sexy as they are very comfy (I do have plantar fascitis, not just wearing crocs for fun)

ouryve · 03/12/2015 23:43

I wear crocs around the house - soft enough but with a little arch support.

NameChange30 · 03/12/2015 23:55

I'm prone to plantar fasciitis and I wear Haflinger slippers which are very comfy. The style I have is Everest which look good too (IMHO). Love them!

specialsubject · 05/12/2015 17:47

how about a pair of trainers that don't have laces, just an elastic top, or perhaps a trip to Hotter for their velcro fastening stuff.

not of course that she doesn't know how to tie laces but they can be a pain for those not as flexible as they were or with stiffer fingers.

crossroadsinmylife · 06/12/2015 17:14

You are absolutely not supposed to wear slippers with pf. It's the biggest no no both my podiatrists have said (one nhs and one private).

crossroadsinmylife · 06/12/2015 17:15

Laced shoes with a slight heal or properly fitted trainers with gait analysis. Insoles can help too.

SecretSquirr3ls · 07/12/2015 15:00

I've suffered on and off for years. The very worst thing for PF is something loose that flips. So no flip flops, crocs, mules etc. I wear fairly tight lace ups all the time indoors and out. Indoors I have lightweight trainers or plimsols. I also wear sports socks which are thickly padded under the heel.

OneofTHOSEWomen · 07/12/2015 15:06

Crocs with thick socks to prevent flapping and movement. Stretching excersizes when sitting down to prevent that horrible stiff foot feeling when getting up again.

WhereYouLeftIt · 07/12/2015 15:09

Marks and Spencer do a range of slippers called Secret Support which had some additional arch support, I've found them enough for the level of PF that I experience.

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