SLIPPERS NOT IDEAL FOR PLANTAR FASCIITIS

To get recommendations for the best slippers for plantar fasciitis, two New York-based podiatrists Mohammad Rimawi, DPM, of Grand Central Footcare, and Bruce Pinker, DPM, of Progressive Foot Care were e-mailed. Both podiatrists noted that the majority of slippers out there are not ideal for people with plantar fasciitis. "Slippers, although stylish and comfortable, can completely lack the support your lower extremity requires," says Dr. Rimawi. "This in effect alters your gait and can lead to an array of foot and ankle issues."

 

Drs. Mohammad Rimawi and Bruce Pinker

 

Dr. Pinker went so far as to say that he often recommends supportive sandals from brands like Vionic and FitFlop instead of slippers. "In general, most slippers are not supportive," Pinker says. "As a general recommendation, well-constructed sandals [...] are helpful choices that can be used as slippers."

 

Source: Rachel Cavanaugh, Bustle [11/9/19] 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.