STYLE + COMFORT. FEEL THE DIFFERENCE BIOPED SANDALS CAN MAKE.

Summer is the time for beaches, sunshine and sandals, but not all sandals are created equal. Patients often come to Bioped Chatham during the summer months with complaints of heel pain, arch pain and forefoot pain that are due to unsupportive and inappropriate footwear. Here are some things to think about when considering summer sandals.

Does the sandal have support built into it?

Sandals that are built up in the arch and metatarsal (forefoot) will support the foot better than a flat shoe/sandal. Examples would be SOLE flip flops or Birkenstock sandals.

Does the sandal have a removable insole?

Sandals with a removable insole allow you to put your custom-made foot orthoses into the sandals to help give you better support. Examples would be Naot or Finn Comfort Sandals.

Is the sandal comfortable?

There is nothing worse than uncomfortable shoes! Footwear, no matter the season, should be comfortable as soon as you put them on. If the shoes are not comfortable in the store, they are not going to get more comfortable when you get home.

Is the sandal the correct size?

Unlike with a dosed in shoe where you have to worry about your toes hitting the end of the shoe, an open sandal does not have the same worry. Ensure that your foot is sitting on the footbed of the sandal correctly and that your toes are not hanging off or up the edge of the sandal.

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