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FAQs

What brand of sandals do podiatrists recommend? ›

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“Their footbed includes a deep heel cup, great arch support and a built-in metatarsal raise to reduce pressure on the ball of the foot.” She recommends the strappy Kayla Sport sandals for their anatomically contoured footbed and their 1.5 inches of padding between your foot and the ground.

Which type of sandal is good for your feet? Birkenstock and Teva sandals are considered supportive and comfortable, making them both excellent choices for a summer shoe. “Tevas have a relatively soft footbed with arch support built in, which can be comfortable for people that need additional support,” says Dr.

"So many podiatrists recommend New Balance shoes because of how well they support the foot and keep the foot in a neutral position while being active," says Jennifer Groth, Coach at STRIDE Fitness Henderson in Las Vegas. "They also provide comfort while maintaining an overall lightweight shoe."

Sketchers DO NOT have appropriate stability in the upper fabric and the heel counter to complement an orthotic. As such, you will probably find the orthotic redundant, or in worse case contributing to the cause of injury. Remember, an orthotic does 50% of the work. The shoe does the other 50%.

ECCO's Yucatan Sandal is our top pick. With a contoured footbed, they're designed to cushion your feet, absorb impact, and provide gentle support for hitting the trails. When testing these sporty sandals, they felt flexible in the right spots, but they were also rigid enough to offer good support and stability.

COMFORT FIRST

Sandals may look great but comfort should be your main concern when choosing a pair - if you're not comfortable, there's no style! When trying on sandals you need to make sure that: Your foot is fully supported by the sole and does not protrude from the front or back.

Lack of Support – While they may be comfortable, Crocs are far from the most supportive type of shoe. They provide very little support to your ankle and your arches, which can lead to soft tissue injuries. If your foot isn't supported in the midfoot area, you'll be at an increased risk for heel pain.

Our Verdict. The Teva Original Universal are a solid pair of high-value sandals built for exploring and moderate adventuring. They cost less than half of many others but still offer plenty of security and stability. The velcro straps are super straightforward to adjust — though they can sometimes be a tad scratchy.

Are Oofos better than Birkenstocks? ›

Best Affordable Recovery Sandals: Birkenstock Arizona Eva

It also doesn't absorb waters so shines in wet conditions. While the Birk Arizona Eva absorbed more shock than other shoes, it doesn't absorb as much as shoes designed to be recovery sandals like the Oofos or Hoka slide.

Modern shoes have built-in cushioning to help reduce the amount of stress that is directed into the heel; with Barefoot shoes, that lack of cushioning can lead to more significant stress being put onto the muscles & bones within the foot, ankle, knee, hip and sometimes into the spine.

As a consequence, Skechers can cause ligament and muscle stresses and strains. The memory foam could take on the 'memory' of a poor gait style causing destabilising foot, ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain.

Light Weight, Running and Walking Shoes:

Makes sense. I also recommend light weight shoes for daily walking around unless you need a heavier shoe. The past couple of years have seen a large increase in light weight shoes and specifically shoes with a foam type mid sole material that still have some arch support.

"They're really good for if you have a flat foot or you have arch pain because they have a supportive longitudinal arch. But I would recommend them to most people — unless you have some kind of severe ailment that obviously needs a more personalized approach."

Birkenstocks have many characteristics that podiatrists look for in a sandal, including a deep heel cup, adjustable strap, and firm footbed. The cork material used in Birkenstocks is also a plus, as it's both comfortable and supportive.