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[quote=Anonymous]I really want to try Tieks and have read that for some people with PF they have no problem as long as they don't wear them for 12+ hours a day. I am scared to spend the money. I have tried just about everything. Unfortunately, it takes some trial and error purchases as everyone is different.

For casual wear I have found the following:
Dansko- I am in my early 40s, a nurse, my Dankso clogs are the way to go for work; I have purchased their sandals and they are nothing like the same arch support; try before you buy
Olukai- good ballet flat option & sandals/flip flips; all leather- will stretch and conform; amazing customer service
Vionic (formerly Orthaheel)- great sandal and flip flop options; slippers were hard and painful, flats squish both the top and sides of my toes and they are not leather so no stretch, some arches are too high and hard, but some are perfect- really depends on the style; I have multiple pairs of flip flops and sandal with strap
Earthies shoes-  they have a good basic heel for office jobs, decent selection of flats; tend to squish pinky toe as the toe area narrow but suede versions stretch, non-leather ones do not; get tons of complements and the footbed/arch is nice; I have 2 flats, 1 loafer and 1 wedge and they are super comfy but again, be weary if you have wide feet
Abeo Biofit from Walking Company- these have built in orthotics with 3 versions (super high, neutral and flat) but don't look like granny shoes; great sandal options and some good booties and casual; they will check your feet on their fancy machine & make recommendations; good sales online but clearance items have no return policy

What does not work for me:
New balance- everyone says to try NB (including both of my podiatrists) and for me those do nothing but actually make it worse; I've wasted hundreds $$ on these
Birkenstocks- they all have a 'hump; under the toe area that hurts the bottom of my foot
Crocs- are you serious?
Sketchers- not even close (in fact I wore sketchers a lot when I was diagnosed with PF and I think they contributed to my arch problems/heel spurs)
Clarks- again, wasted money

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