Shoes for plantar fasciitis and a summer dress

[Recorditnow]

Asking the earth here. I have, for the first time, bought myself a summer dress - I'm trying to shake up my wardrobe, and have avoided them before due to my chunky legs. I need some summer shoes to go with it, but have terrible plantar fasciitis which rules out a lot, and fairly wide feet and don't do heels. I also need to walk a fair bit in my job.

I've had a quick look at fit flop, but can't decide.

Do you lovely lot have any suggestions that won't break the bank?

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Ignore previous link it's broken, they were silver sandals by hotter.

This them www.hotter.com/gb/en/tropic-sandals?selectedColour=Silver

Look at Vionic for shoes and sandals. They're not cheap cheap, but they're brilliantly comfortable for PF.

Also look at heavenly feet shoes - they're all I wear these days

Thanks for the suggestions. Are heavenly feet part of Pavers?

MBTs (Masai barefoot technology) are really great for PF. I got mine in a sale (from backinaction.co.uk - wear them all the time so totally worth it). Really make a difference to me

I've been looking at this brand for PF-friendly footwear. No idea if it's any good, and was about to start a thread asking! I have a lovely pair of Birkenstock sandals, but wanted something without a toe-post and that did not look like something my granny would wear.

@Recorditnow

Thanks for the suggestions. Are heavenly feet part of Pavers?

Don't know if they're part of pavers, but this is their website: https://www.heavenlyfeet.co.uk]

I think the ones I've got are Taormina. I've practically lived in them for the past two summers, only wearing my prescription orthotics a couple of times a week.

I like the look of Kumba, but I want a fun colour rather than a practical one. I also like the look of Blanca, but I think the ankle strap will shorten my already shutter and chunky legs. Also I find that a more traditional ankle strap (like on Kumba and Tairmina) is better for my PF.

I have PF and SWEAR by my fit flops. They do a million different styles so you'll be able to find something that goes with your dress. They also have sales quite frequently so should be able to get a bargain.

@OinkBalloon I need a strap too, I must walk in an odd way as I can't keep mules etc on my feet.

Nothing flat, you want something supportive like a trainer or walking sandal.

Sounds odd but go with me...

Crocs Flip Flops!

They have a thick, spongy bottom and are very forgiving. I also have plantar fasciitis and mine definitely don't aggravate it!

birkenstock or similar sandals
gabor

Fitflop Rally sneakers look great with everything and cured my PF

I have plantar fasciitis in and off and Vionjc insoles are good, as are fitflop

Their closed toe sandals (cova) or knitted trainers are great imo

Trainers. It seems to be the accepted footwear with summer dresses now.

@SanFranBear

Sounds odd but go with me...

Crocs Flip Flops!

They have a thick, spongy bottom and are very forgiving. I also have plantar fasciitis and mine definitely don't aggravate it!

I have Croc flip flops too. They are really comfortable. I have wide feet and have had PF in the past. I usually wear Birkenstocks but the Crocs are good as a lighter/beach option.

I can’t wear anything other than FitFlop shoes and sandals now (I’ve had PF for about three years, but it’s much more manageable now). I tried Skechers but they didn’t help at all. My heel hurts when I even think about wearing my old Birkenstocks - which is sad, because I loved them. But FitFlops have sorted me out and they’re not hideous.

www.amazon.co.uk/PRO-11-WELLBEING-Orthotic-Fasciitis/dp/B01524WXUS/ref=asc_df_B01524WXUS/?hvlocphy=9046455&linkCode=df0&hvptwo&psc=1&hvnetw=g&hvadid=310744020671&hvpone&hvlocint&hvpos&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl&hvqmt&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&hvtargid=pla-467683616094&hvrand=15121898240784215091

Pro 11 well-being half insoles in a pair of white pumps. I wore them in all my shoes and it went in 6 months.

Hi these are for me the best for plantar fasciitis not the most stylish but I have had about four pairs from oofos and they instantly take the pain away.

www.oofos.co.uk/collections/women

I have also used fit flop trainers and they help. Good luck it is literally such a pain.

I suffered with PF a number of years ago.NHS foot clinic gave me a pair of insoles which were great. I then found them on amazon - slimflex green insoles, currently only £6.99 a pair. I bought several and used them in all my shoes - fantastic! In the summer i wore fit flop sandals but not toes posts. Haven't suffered with PF since. My husband recently complained about a sore foot - got him a pair of the green slimflex insoles which have greatly relieved the pain. Lots of costly insoles but these have worked for both of us.

Thanks all. I'm going to look at Fit Flop first and work my way through the other suggestions.

Another vote for fitflop from me! I developed PF after a complicated leg break and multiple reconstruction surgeries. A friend suggested fitflops as I couldn’t find any footwear that helped and they have been life changing! Even have fitflop slippers now 🤣