Foot arch supporting shoes/sandals?

JINXUK

Sorry if this is the wrong area to ask this but does anyone know of any shoe brands other than Birkenstock that have unbuilt arch supports?

I have plantar fasciitis and fallen foot arches and would love to find a summer shoe that offers support for the two arches in the foot. Not just side area that Birkenstock offers.
Arch support inserts just don't work/stay in sandals :-(

Can anyone help? x

lufoo7

i also have plantar fasciitis and i found crocs a great help, i don't know if the imitation ones are any good because i have always bought genuine ones. I can wear them all day and walk long distances and not have the same pain that i would get wearing other shoes. I have the croc flip flops too

mwjmum

Have you tried Fitflops? The sole gives really good support.

bcl999

Try the Scholl website http://www.scholl.com/en-GB/Homepage.action I'm not an expert so don't know if they have exactly what you seek. My friend gets inserts etc made-to-order by a podiatrist.

jenniewb

I have the same problem! I used to live in fitflops which were find for my feet but they just aren't supportive on the arch: arch support on shoes is firm where the rest of the sole is a little softer, with fitflops the entire sole is soft the entire way over the sole. I would not advocate fitflops as my mum used to wear these, ended up with plantar fasciitis which the foot specialist said was due to the lack of support they had, I didn't believe her till I got a similar arch support problem: the begginings of flat feet! I hadn't even mentioned I'd lived in fitflops before the physio was demonstrating their lack of 'medial support' ie support for the arch. If you go to a trainer store and ak them to show you what to look for for arch support you will be able to easily see what to look out for just by testing by pressing with your thumb on the sole, the arch needs to be a dense and firmer part of the sole to be offering decent support. Most shoes to not offer this.

I would look at Scholl also but don't forget Birkenstock which do have quite a large range, Check out their own website as well as QVC which have many different styles and also offer wide and slim fitting sandals. I'd say they come up at least one size big so see if you can try a pair on instore first before ordering online.

Otherwise a pair of insoles and sandals which are flat but offer the back of the sole/heel hidden could be an option. Office had some styles like this in and I'm doing something similar at the moment as I have orthopedic insoles but just check your insole fits inside first.

skintlass

I too have plantar fasciitis and was limping for months before I got some slippers as a present which were supposed to be like fitflops. I think it depends on what triggers your foot issues.

JINXUK

Thanks for everyone's replies.
Crocs don't have any arch support and i developed the problems whistle wearing them. But again, thanks for the suggestion.
I have arch supports given by the Orthotic specialist, the idea of finding closed back sandals, great idea. I feel stupid not thinking of that,lol.

custardy

I wear Asics trainers where possible
make a massive difference for me

Anesidora

Maybe try the Footglove range at M&S ?

I've found them to be really comfortable , I use them for work , but they have some other nice styles too

Enterprise_1701C

I find Reebok trainers are fantastic. I really struggle to find sandals that are in any way elegant that have any support so I either wear the sports style walking sandals (good ones have support, not cheap ones) or use gel soles - no one notices!

I don't have your problem, but I do have high arches and my feet are killing me by the end of an hour or so if the shoes fit wrongly and give no support.

denise38

Have this problem every summer as I live out of flat mules and sandals. I didn't like Birkenstock bought pavers reikers sandals but again no use. Scholl do Orthotic range that are supposed to be very good. i need a size 9 as 1 foot is bigger and I can't get then in a 9 . Am wearing a pair of mens Scholl which so far have been very good.