Below, I’ve listed 3 different plantar fasciitis sandals that provide lots of shock absorption and cushioning. Their specially-designed soles help minimize foot pressure and therefore relieve pain.
These flip flops and slides don’t slack in the comfort department. In fact, many people buy them simply for the reason that they make their feet feel great. Plus, I like them because they are affordable!
1. Oofos flip flops were originally designed to comfort and revitalize feet after hard exercise sessions. In other words, they help your feet recover faster. They do this by absorbing shock each time you take a step.
At the same time, the built-in arch support helps reduce stress and minimize pressure on knees, hips, lower back, ankles and feet. As you can imagine, they feel great to wear whether you exercise or not.
OOFOS Ooriginal Thong Specs:
- Heal Elevation: 1.25″ High
- Material: Moisture-Resistant Closed-Cell Foam, Synthetic Sole
- Machine Washable
- 15 Color Options
- Get OOFOS Thongs Here
2. Skechers Vivacity Flip Flop (also available in Men’s version) has a stylish fabric strap with the cool-looking Skechers tread on the sole. People like the textured footbed and feel that they get good heal support too.
Drawback: These plantar fasciitis sandals don’t provide significant arch support.
Lots of people by them simply because they are so soft and cushiony. In addition, many customers report that these flip flips relieve their plantar fasciitis pain. You can see how flexible the sole is here:
Skechers Vivacity Flip Flop Specs:
- Heal Elevation: 1.25″ High
- Material: Synthetic Fabric Upper Strap, Rubber Sole
- Goga Max insole adds support & shock absorption (like a pillow for your feet)
- 5GEN midsole provides lightweight, responsive cushioning
- Get the Skechers Flip Flops Here
3. Oofos Unisex Slides don’t have a toe strap, so you can wear them with or without socks. Similar to the Oofos Flip Flops above, the Slides help with post-workout recovery.
In addition, they conform well to your feet, absorb impact and provide good arch support. This makes them ideal for plantar fasciitis sufferers, as well as minimizing other foot pain, especially after surgery.
Most people agree that these sandals feel very comfortable because they have a squishy, cushioned sole that is very lightweight. However, many people comment on how ugly they are. Maybe they make a great house shoe? (ps. many people like the aesthetic look of Viakix walking sandals.)
Skechers Vivacity Flip Flop Specs:
- Heal Elevation: 1.5″ High
- Material: Moisture-Resistant Closed-Cell Foam, Synthetic Sole
- 6 Color Options
- Get the Oofos Slides Here
