Which slippers if you have planter fasciitis?

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I'm probably not going to like the answer but am hoping someone out there can point me in the direction of something comfortable, supportive but not "old lady" ta.

Bypass slippers and wear crocs - they have inbuilt arch support. There's cosy varieties available, if you need warmth rather than just support, though I just wear mine with woollen socks, in winter.

Or Birkenstocks

I had boot-type slippers with a thick, padded sole (but just from Accessorize or similar) and they were fine for me.

I've been wearing crocs (Mary janes ) but they're a bit wide for my feet I think, was thinking about getting a lined pair but thought I'd ask on s&b for any alternatives.....

Vegas, I think wearing Birkenstocks all summer may be the cause of my foot trouble, whilst they are good for arch support they are just to hard on my heel.

I have crocs

M&S do secret support slippers which are ok, but they don't last long.

I wear my crocs all the time at home and they last for years.

I tok the opposite approach and went barefoot (with socks but no slippers). I think it strengthens the muscles and it made my feet MUCH better.

Fitflop slippers , completely amazing if you have PF , barefoot makes mine much worse

What notalondoner said. You get PF because your foot muscles are too weak which leads to your PF doing too much work.

Another vote for M&S secret support.

M&S did some that were like Fit flops a couple of years ago that were even better than the secret support ones, but I've not seen them since sadly. They were amazing.

I've had a couple of pairs of the M&S secret support ugg type boots. Very toasty and extremely comfortable and I suffer other foot complications too

They seem tight at first but slacken easily so don't size up.
Not glamorous tho!

Birkenstocks. Not bare feet

Not Birkenstocks, they make PF worse. I bought my DH a pair of slippers, rubber sole, so waterproof, then a cork sole, so flexible, with a felt top, so breatheable. There was a ticker tape on mumsnet giving a discount. DH adores them , DS 16 is trying to nick them, as they can come in trendy jeans colour. They literally change DH mood changes as soon as he changes into them. Not cheap, but the mood altering effect is instant every time.

Best £60 I've spent in a long time.

Got a Swedish/ Scandi type name. In bed at the mo, will check tmrw and let you know

Fitflop Goghs - not technically slippers, but that's how I use mine.

You need close fitting, supportive shoes that don't slide around on your feet. They should enclose your heel.

Advice from the NHS Don't wear flat-soled shoes!

The m and s ugg type boots are on the website, might have a look at those in the shop. Ta.

Some exercises to help:
www.newtonrunning.com/blog/running-form/causes-and-treatment-of-plantar-fasciitis/

Crocs here too. Agree with a pp about the mood changing effect. I come home and can't wait to get shoes/boots/converse off, and crocs on. Utter bliss
I wouldn't be seen outside the house with them though, and often kick them off to open the front door
Just wish they were more stylish. I will never be without them, and they cleared up my PF beautifully.

Birkies here.
I can't walk on hard floors without them in the morning.

Definitely not Birkenstocks. When I had a bout of PF Fitflops were easily the best.

Fitflops are the business for PF sufferers! Won't wear anything else.

The reference to flat shoes in the NHS advice means completely flat, thin-soled non-supportive shoes, I think. Fitflops actually have really thick, shaped soles, so your feet are well supported.

But well supported feet are weak feet. If you have PF supportive shoes make help with pain and limited recovery by taking some of the pressure off. But you will still have weak feet, and vulnerable to PF etc.

There is nothing wrong with flat, thin soles as long as you make sure your feet are strong enough.

So OP, Birkies/Fitflops etc may make your feet more comfortable in the short term, but if you want to strengthen your feet in the long term transition into more minimalist footwear, as well as other foot strengthening exercises.

My feet are way beyond strengthening. My problem is more hypermobility than PF (though that used to plague me, when I was younger and wearing crap shoes) and I have an awful habit of falling over if my feet are unsupported, either with arch support or a wide sole or the rigidity provided by a pair of boots.

I do have some vivobarefoot shoes that I wear when I'm out, but not walking miles on challenging ground. My left foot does get stronger for wearing them, but they have no effect on my right foot, which has been a mess since I ripped some ligaments, over a decade ago. I embarrassed myself in them in a busy market hall, though, this summer, turning a corner and toppling into a woman who really was rather startled. She probably thought I was drunk.

For people with current PF, standing barefoot or on flat soles while making dinner is going to do nothing to strengthen the ankles and will simply increase irritation and strain. Those sort of mundane situations are when support and cushioning are vital. Exercises to strengthen and stretch can be done at other times.

I can't wear fitflops, incidentally, as they put too much stress on my knees, which have a tendency to bend in odd directions. It's horses for courses with that sort of footwear.