Sandals - plantar fasciatis

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I usually live in saltwater sandals for a good 6 months of the year. Several pairs of them. I have over winter developed plantar fasciatis and can't go bare foot or wear very flat shoes. I'm mostly wearing my running trainers as they're more supportive .

Any ideas on a replacrment for my saltwater? Clearly I'm not big into fashion by the fact that I wear them at all , and now with PF comfort def does trump style!

I swear by Tevas. I don't suffer at all when wearing them and actually realised on holiday the other day apart from no plantar fascitis I also didn't have my usual sore hip.
I only wear the Originals or the Original Slim.

I’ve had PF and I swear by Birkenstocks/that style sandal.

Birkenstocks. You need to break them in a bit but they're so supportive.

I had pf so bad a few years ago and endlessly googled this. I ended up getting some strive sandals which really helped support my feet. It's really hard finding ones as everyone's feet are all so different so I'd order a few different brands and try them out

Birkenstocks definitely. Firm and supportive. You need to have them firmly strapped on, not loose and flopping, and avoid the single strap ones (Madrid) for the same reason. I wear Arizona, Gizeh and Mayari.

I've the same issue, so many supposedly comfy shoes are completely flat and so painful after a while.

I have leather Tevas and sketchers arch support sandals for daily wear and merell walking sandals for full on days. I also buy my trainers a little larger and add a 3/4 plantar insole.

the best flip flops I have are Oofos, recommended by my podiatrist. I have flip flops for summer use and wear them all summer long and a pair of sliders for use as slippers indoors. I am the same, wearing running shoes, specially Brooks Adrenalines which are also instant pain relief! I am thinking about trying Fitflop to get footwear that is smarter. The extra thick soled oofos feel amazing and the sliders come up a little narrow. I size up to fit the sliders and take my regular size for flip flops. Speedy healing!

Yes the original Teva are great

Here you go! https://strivefootwear.com/ these have saved me. I had plantar fasciitis for two years and even now I only buy shoes from these people. I even bought this summer’s sandals last autumn in the sale. They do big sales twice a year, can’t recommend highly enough.

I hadn't heard of Oofos, will check them out.
I have Archies flip flops and love them.
https://archiesfootwear.co.uk/

I'm another who's been professionally recommended Oofos. I have the mules, cappuccino platform slides & latte flip flops.
Just so comfortable & help my feet repair from P.F. after an almost completely ruptured ligament.

Another dodgy foot person and I have found Merrell sandals best when feet are bad. They’ve got more give than birkies.

I find varying my footwear is best and having good arch support. I wear trainers, Strive, Vionic or Fitflop sandals. Strive slippers. Sometimes Gabor works for a night out.

I second the Merrell recommendation. I am on my third pair of their kahuna sandals. I have great difficulty finding any footwear but I virtually live in these from April to September.

Thanks for all the suggestions, have to say I don't like most of them 😂 or at least I really want something less hiking/outdoorsy/poolside. I will probably go with the merrells for outdoor days with the dc, but for work, casual going out I'd like something different if anyone has any suggestions?

Thanks for all the suggestions, have to say I don't like most of them 😂 or at least I really want something less hiking/outdoorsy/poolside. I will probably go with the merrells for outdoor days with the dc, but for work, casual going out I'd like something different if anyone has any suggestions?

@ThreenagerCentrali like the look of the Strive sandals. What is their sizing like? I vary between a 5.5 and a 6…

Another vote for oofos! I have 2 pairs, navy for wearing as sandals and a hot pink pair that I use as slippers around the house. They're ugly, but unbelievably comfy and supportive.

Birkenstock Arizonas and an appointment with a private physio is what I'd suggest.

Fit flops are great for PF, especially when very sore. Birkenstocks have lots of support and help strengthen your foot but they may not be soft enough for the acute flair up stage.

Keen are good for hiking sandals.

https://www.heavenlyfeet.co.uk/products/scala

you could try Heavenly Feet for something like this?

Any of the cork footbeds from Moshulu. I have a few pair of the Ginger Ale, but have had some of the other styles too. Like wearing slippers!

Hello,
I also love saltwaters and developed plantar fasciitis, though only in my left foot, making wearing them impossible for a while. I managed to get back in them again, though I can’t wear them as much through a lot of stretching. Basically I seemed to largely get rid of my PF over a couple of months largely through wearing something like this (I made my own version using an old sock) https://www.podobrace.co.uk/shop/plantar-fasciitis-treatment/strassburg-sock-plantar-fasciitis-sock for as long as I could most evenings (some people recommend sleeping in it, I found that impossible). My PF does flare up again fleetingly after I wear my saltwaters for a couple of days so I need to be a bit careful and intersperse them with other shoes / sandals (I bought these https://www.walklondonshoes.com/products/budapest-fisherman-sandal-black a couple of years back when fisherman sandals went big and they are quite supportive), but even when it does it’s way less intense than before I did the stretching regime (including no pain in the morning on getting up) and usually goes away after a day of more supportive shoes.

Fitflops were sooo good for me the year I suffered wigh PF. Highly recommmend

I mostly wear. Allegria shoes or sandals from Cheerful Soles also wear
Oofos
Birkenstock
Fitflops

I also have some inserts that means I can wear Tom's shoes.