6 Best Flip Flops for Plantar Fasciitis

Did you know that most flip-flops can be seriously damaging to your feet? Lack of cushioning in most rubber flip-flops can contribute to foot, ankle, and back pain, and even lead to stress fractures over time. The foot requires support to cushion the bones under the weight of your body as it is in motion. 

Standard flip flops don’t offer any cushioning or arch support and allow the ankle to roll inward, causing overpronation and misalignment. The resulting change in gait affects your posture and can make you more likely to trip. Ill-fitting flip flops can cause plantar fasciitis as well as pain in your ankles, knees, hips, and back.

Aetrex flip flops have top-of-the-line comfort features that properly position the foot and ankle to align the body, promote proper balance, and prevent overpronation.

FLIP-FLOP KEY FEATURES:

When shopping for flip-flops, there are a few key features to look out for:

• Arch support to promote alignment
• Cushioned sole to soften the impact
• Heel cradle to alleviate pressure
• Soft toe post to avoid irritation
• Ball-of-foot pod to relieve pressure

Aetrex has a wide variety of thong styles, all of which incorporate state-of-the-art comfort features like the Aetrex Signature Arch Support.

MAUI ORTHOTIC FLIPS

Maui Orthotic Flips are made from soft but supportive EVA to provide extreme cushioning, shock absorption, and durability so you can wear them all day and your feet still feel amazing. The Aetrex orthotic arch in the footbed offers support, balance, and alignment in feet, knees, and hips. A metatarsal support pod helps to reduce ball of foot discomfort. The specially designed toe post features super soft foam to prevent irritation or pain between toes.

• Plantar fasciitis
• Arch pain
• Heel pain
• Metatarsalgia
• Morton's neuroma
• Neuropathy
• Flat feet
• Bunions
• Hammer toes

These are the perfect flips to throw on for a day trip to the lake or the beach, to walk the boardwalk, or to see the sights on vacation. The Maui are available in a bunch of different colors for women and men.

EMMY BRAIDED THONG SANDAL

The Emmy Braided Thong Sandal offers the ease and casual comfort of a flip flop, but with our superior arch support. Synthetic leather uppers make this sandal durable, yet stylish. Emmy incorporates a met support pod to help relieve ball-of-foot pain, as well as a wipeable, water-friendly EVA foam to cushion and support your foot. If you have heel pressure, you will love the cradled rear foot, which offers shock absorption where you need it most.

• Plantar fasciitis
• Heel pain
• Hammer toes
• Arch pain
• Bunions