Vionic flip flops-plantar fasciitis

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I bought these on recommendation from 'everyone' at work with PF as being the most comfortable things to wear ever.

Stupidly I ordered them without trying them on .

They are honestly the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn! They are hard, inflexible and they stick up right into the ball of my foot! I presume this supposed to be supportive but it's actually just agony!

Has anyone else found this?? Will they wear in or should they go back? Birkenstocks are better for my PF-they don't hurt at all, but I was swayed into belieivjng these would be like walking on little clouds!

I have vionic trainers , they took a shirt while to get used to but only an hour or so.
I also bought some sandals a bit like birkenstocks and the straps cut my feet to shreds ..

vionic sandals like birkenstocks - just to be clear

Have you tried FitFlop Iqshion flipflops - they're incredibly comfortable for PF. They have a circular cushion for your heel and a slight wedge which is incredibly comfortable. I have worn mine non-stop this summer.

If you really have PF I suggest you go and have a pair of orthotics custom made for your feet. I got this advice and not until I did, did I get rid of PF. A bit expensive but will help. If the flip-flops are uncomfortable, sell the flip-flops on ebay or similar, or return them if you can.

I second fit-flops.....simply the most comfortable things I've ever worn (after the first 5days!)

I spent £200 on custom made orthotics and my £30 fit flops are better!

Ps I also have orthotics and wear them with trainers and shoes/boots. Fit flopsfor nice weather though are utterly marvellous.

I had a steroid injection for my pf after months of faffing about with other "remedies".

It was an absolute miracle.

No problems since (5 years on)

The only thing that helped with my PF was accupuncture
It was bloody amazing- when the first needle went in I felt a pop as if someone had just squeezed a massive boil on the underside of my heel - of course they hadn't but it was the most so fearful feeling of a release of pressure
Btw the only thing that helped me were Dr martens - it was a grim time that summer for my feet and also my fashion style.......

Wonderful - not fearful ......love it when predictive text sounds almost poetic

Well, I guess everybody's PF is different. If the flip-flops help, fine, if not one has to find another way.

Just tried on a pair of Vionic flip flops the other day and thought the same! Maybe I'd get used to them but at the price I wasn't willing to risk it. Fit Flops, on the other hand, are worth every penny. Walked all over Disneyland and Universal for 3 days and feet still felt fine at the end of the day.

I'd never heard of these but suffer occasional plantar fascitis (used to be awful) and it's flaring up at the moment, from cycling of all things, , so I Googled them and at first glance I thought they look great. But at that price I wouldn't take a chance unless I could try them on first.

I'll stick with my Skechers from the outlet store.

Steroid injection.

Specialist, custom orthotics specially moulded to my feet by NHS podiatrist.

No flat shoes. At. All.

No flip flops and no ballet flats.

I wore fit flop shoes, boots and sandals for a whole year till mine settled down, I couldn't wear anything else - my physio suggested them

Anything that doesn't fit snugly is bad for my PF. Flip flops of any kind are the worst.
I only wear shoes that fasten across the front e.g. lace ups so no movement of any kind.

Oh yes. Lace up shoes.

No flip flops, mules or slip ons.

Just to be clear Fit-flops are completely different from flip-flops. The latter are flat, the former are most definitely not.

Oh yes,and they are very supportive.