Anonymous wrote:OOfos
https://www.oofos.com/collections/womens-sandals/products/oolala-womens
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I'll be the Debbie Downer here - flip flops are terrible for you. My PT admits she wears them too, but they are really bad for your feet.
My doctor said to have flip flops with good support by my bed so my arch doesn't get pulled when I wake up.
Walking miles in flip flops bad, using them for short periods of time or when you are not walking a lot is fine, if it has good support.
Birkenstocks DO NOT HAVE GOOD SUPPORT.
And some, including some podiatrists would vehemently disagree with you. Perhaps the key is to chose shoes that support your particular feet well. For some of us, such shoes will include at least some Birkenstocks.
A few links to balance out your CAPS:
https://www.health.com/best-sandals-with-arch-support-6743231
https://whattheshoes.com/do-birkenstock-slippers-have-arch-support/
https://wearablyweird.com/do-birkenstocks-have-arch-support-design-analysis/
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks everyone for all your suggestions! It would have been better if I clarified I need ones on the less expensive side, but I wound up buying Aetrex Fiji that are on sale. $50 is pretty steep for me, but I am hopeful they'll hold up a long time. Thank you again!
Hi! I’m the PP who recommended Aetrex. Glad you liked them enough to try. I am seeing Fiji on sale for $36, just FYI. I’m accessing the site from Delaware right now.
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks everyone for all your suggestions! It would have been better if I clarified I need ones on the less expensive side, but I wound up buying Aetrex Fiji that are on sale. $50 is pretty steep for me, but I am hopeful they'll hold up a long time. Thank you again!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Birkenstocks (traditional or foam bed)
I have very very high arches and problematic feet (former dancer) and plantar fasciitis in my right foot, and the Gizeh Birks work well for me.
Aetrex is also amazing but generally I find them ugly. The Maui and Fiji flip flops seem fine:
https://www.aetrex.com/
https://www.aetrex.com/womens-fiji-flips-black-L7000W.html
I think I may be you! I literally had to check to ensure I didn't write the first sentence.
Thanks for the Aetrex heads up. Never heard of them.
What other shoes work for you?
Ha, that’s funny!
Vionic have been good as well. I wear a lot of running shoes which can also be problematic (so far, Reebok have been the best). In the winter, I use orthotic inserts.
This year, I decided to look for a pair of heels with arch support and will be trying on a pair of E’MAR shoes. Will report back. Sarah Flint also allegedly makes good ones.
I’ve tried oofos and they made my plantar fasciitis much worse. Many other brands do too (keens, chacos, clarks, etc.).
What about you?
Hi, foot buddy!
I don't have a lot of great suggestions for you; I wear Birk Gizehs all the time (I live in a warmer climate). I also have large feet that challenge as well.
I have some Aerosoles that are okay.
Anonymous wrote:Olukai Ho'opio - swear by them and I have very high arches.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F5NFNWR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Birkenstocks (traditional or foam bed)
I have very very high arches and problematic feet (former dancer) and plantar fasciitis in my right foot, and the Gizeh Birks work well for me.
Aetrex is also amazing but generally I find them ugly. The Maui and Fiji flip flops seem fine:
https://www.aetrex.com/
https://www.aetrex.com/womens-fiji-flips-black-L7000W.html
I think I may be you! I literally had to check to ensure I didn't write the first sentence.
Thanks for the Aetrex heads up. Never heard of them.
What other shoes work for you?
Ha, that’s funny!
Vionic have been good as well. I wear a lot of running shoes which can also be problematic (so far, Reebok have been the best). In the winter, I use orthotic inserts.
This year, I decided to look for a pair of heels with arch support and will be trying on a pair of E’MAR shoes. Will report back. Sarah Flint also allegedly makes good ones.
I’ve tried oofos and they made my plantar fasciitis much worse. Many other brands do too (keens, chacos, clarks, etc.).
What about you?