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It really depends on whether you are going for comfort AND attractiveness (in the shoe) or just comfort. I tried on some very comfortable sandals when I was at DSW last week but I just couldn't bring myself to buy them. They looked like something my mother would wear and I'm not quite ready for that yet. I wish I could remember the brand because if I had a trip planned in a warm climate I would probably get them. I also have flat feet so I avoid shoes with heavy arch supports as they hurt my feet.
If you are really interested I could send you a picture if I can figure out how to do that on here.
If you like some support for your feet, I recommend Aetrex. You might be able to find a local retailer that carries them, or you can order a couple of pairs from Zappos to try on. The shoes have soft support, which I find to be comfy.
You can certainly, take a look at styles at the Zappos site to get an idea.
Dansko sandals are supportive. Teva sandals are too, the ones with a stiffer sole. I found their flip flops to be not supportive enough. Keen sandals have some arch support, they're supportive enough for me to kick around in, not for long walks. There's always Birkenstocks, which I didn't like myself when I tried a pair. The flat as a pancake sole, without any "rocker" to it wasn't great for walking. And, although I never got my pair of Birkenstocks wet, I wore them to the beach once or twice, and that apparently was enough to cause the buckles to corrode so badly they just fell apart after a year or two.
I have extremely flat feet. Most shoes and sandals are fine. It is a misconception that people with flat feet need a big hump in the middle of the arch. That just gives you plantar fasciitis.
I have extremely flat feet. Most shoes and sandals are fine. It is a misconception that people with flat feet need a big hump in the middle of the arch. That just gives you plantar fasciitis.
Actually a strong Birkentstock arch support is what finally cured my plantar fasciitis a number of years ago. I have lifelong flat feet which pronate. I find arch supports in shoes much more comfortable than shoes without.
If you do not pronate, it might well be that you don't need an arch support for comfort.
I walk a track in my community gym. I notice many, many people who pronate. It is common. And years of walking with this issue causes problems with knees.
I have extremely flat feet. Most shoes and sandals are fine. It is a misconception that people with flat feet need a big hump in the middle of the arch. That just gives you plantar fasciitis.
When I went to the doctor for plantar fasciitis, they sent me to a place to make custom orthotics, which consist of a solid plastic piece right in the arch to give it support. Maybe you’re right, or maybe the doctor and my own experience where I can actually run some and work out without pain now says the arch support is good.
To the OP, try some Olukai flip flops. They’re just about the only ones I can wear.
If you like some support for your feet, I recommend Aetrex. You might be able to find a local retailer that carries them, or you can order a couple of pairs from Zappos to try on. The shoes have soft support, which I find to be comfy.
You can certainly, take a look at styles at the Zappos site to get an idea.
I second Aetrex. I got a pair of Aetrex sandals and they have a much better arch support than most shoes.
People have sworn by Vionix which also have a high arch but I personally don't find them very comfortable or well made.
If you have the bucks invest in a pair of Finns--I think that they're the most comfortable shoes on the planet.
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Any good suggestions? I usually try to wear avoid a flip flop but love them!!
