One thing we know for certain, HuffPost readers love supportive shoes. So whenever we spot a new style that reviewers say helps with plantar fasciitis, we know we need to write about it. Last year’s comfort sandal of choice was the Chaco Chillo. But this year we’ve found an adjustable, slightly dressier option in the form of the KuaiLu women’s orthotic slide, currently going for $24.69 —down from $33.77.
Crafted with faux leather, a yoga mat-inspired insole and a thick, non-slip rubber outsole, these slides are loved for indoor and outdoor wear. Reviewers love the wide selection of colors, but they also love that these kicks actually ease discomfort. A reviewer who gifted a pair to their 77-year-old mother suffering from plantar fasciitis called them “life-changing” and noted, “She didn’t know she could have this kind of foot relief.” Another reviewer with plantar fasciitis and severe arthritis in both feet said, “I can wear these all day long in the house and my feet are not hurting. That is a huge change.”
Users say the superior arch support helps ease plantar fasciitis as well as general foot pain from high arches, arthritis, bunions, neuropathy and even foot surgery.
In previous reporting, board-certified podiatrist Dr. Howard E. Friedman told HuffPost that patients recovering from plantar fasciitis should have supportive shoes on their feet from the moment they wake to when they go to sleep. While he didn’t endorse a partial shoe, he said, “Slides with arch support are helpful since for someone getting out of bed, they are easy to slide into.”
