Best flip flop/sandals for sore shins?

[Harridan1981]

I've just realised that there may be a connection between the plain Havainas and Palmairas that I live in and the really painful shins I've been getting at night. I was wondering about a more supportive equivalent, perhaps some Birkenstocks that my toes don't have to work so hard to hold on to?

Any suggestions? 🤔

The Birkenstock Mayaris are very supportive and comfortable. They take about two weeks to break in though. I get shin pain from very flat shoes and the Mayaris work very well for me.

I had this (caused by running though) and Fitflops were by far the best. Now I wear those and Birkenstocks a lot in summer, but if I leave off wearing the Fitflops for too long, my shins start to get sore again.

I also wear Fitflops as slippers/around the house.

Another vote here for Fitflops

Which ones do you wear?

Oofos. So comfy!

I like Lulus they have micro wobble board technology AKA don't make feet or shins hurt
www.fitflop.com/uk/en/shop/womens-toe-post-sandals-uk?&@technology=microwobbleboard-standard

Here are mine They're called The Skinny for some reason (they seem pretty wide to me!) and I think Fitflop still do something fairly similar. Agree with previous poster that the wobble board technology is the thing to look for. Don't know if all Fitflops have that - I assumed they did but could be wrong. Just did miles in them again today 🙂 Good luck with your search. Having trouble adding image but will persevere....

Here they are!

you need something that's not 'toe-grabby'
and ideally something with a slight heel, nothing completely flat.

some styles birkenstock could work (arizona)
or have a look at hiking sandals.

also, do stome stretches of your calf & your shin (look up stretches for skin splint on youtube)