So I've been 'prescribed' Fit Flops - which ones?

[Cherrypie32]

Podiatrist has diagnosed my foot pain as a symptom of short/tight calves and so my beloved Havaianas have to go and a heeled Fit Flop or similar type recommended instead. Could have been worse as was expecting orthotics but which are the 'prettiest' style, most 'stylish' and at shoe size 5.5 should I size up or down? X

Mirr puppet, tbh I thought the same, my physio didn't recommend then at all.

I found earlier posts more helpful tbh, I didn't come on for a blind armchair diagnosis from non professionals. Thanks anyway.

Rude

wow, that's sharp Cherrypie! I'm sure no one meant you any harm!

DH has pain in his foot and tends to overpronate. Would they be helpful for him? (Obviously not the sparkly wedges )

I think podiatrists probably recommend them as being better than any other normal flip flop to be honest. I have some hypermobility issues and have inserts as recommended by podiatrist but she also recommended fit flops for summer. And then separately the massage therapist I was going to to sort out my massively tight muscles recommended them too.

I have almost fallen off mine once or twice - mainly when I stubbed my foot.

I wear a pair of the flip flop type a them as slippers in summer and the clogs as slippers in winter. Have a dressier pair of flip flops and a pair of slides and a pair of slip on trainers too.

Agree with Hogwash I used to work with a foot specialist who said that they anything with a 'rocker' sole should be used with caution for certain conditions. Presumably they are fine for your problem, but for many others with problems such as arthritis or metatarsal pain, they are not recommended, as you claw the toes to hold them on.

I don't seem to claw my toes with fitflops possibly because the straps go further back than other flipflops plus my slider ones have a strap right by the ankle. My birkenstocks, on the other hand, I can feel my toes having to work really hard to keep them on.

When my physio made my special insoles he said that I could get Birkenstocks specially made to the cast he took of my feet if I ordered within six months I think, they were horrendously expensive though so I didn't.
I can feel the pain subsiding as soon as I start to walk in fitflops I have these www.amazon.co.uk/Fitflop-Sling-Webbing-Sandals-296-294/dp/B00DFZXU04/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1403858143&sr=8-25&keywords=fitflops+womens.
Even my work boots (Magnums) aren't as comfortable.

I am a 5 and a half in most shoes but I buy a 5 in fitflops. I have the slippers, several pairs of the toe post sandals, currently wearing chada on pewter as I prefer the skinnier versions and also the due ballerina's. Been waering them for years now, I really struggle when I have to wear real shoes!

I've got back, pelvic and hip problems and they made my pain a lot worse.

There has been research recently to show that they are not as good for certain conditions as they claim to be.

I find them comfortable to walk in, but as they're higher at the front than I'm used to I have tripped going upstairs a few time, and last week went flying over a pavement and sprained my ankle.

So now I'm on the lookout for an alternative.

Another one surprised at recommendation of these by a pro.
they're very bad shoes for anyone with: foot, knee or back pain

Heads up - Avon (of all places) have some gold slide-type faux fit flops for £12 on their website. Might be worth checking out! Come in size 5-6 and 7-8. I have high arches so I think I will get a pair.