Plantar Fasciitis recomendations for sandles?

[jodeeb]

Thank you so much for all the input! I have taken adice and done some researce on the shoes and made selections that were best for me. First of all what I have found is that PF affects us all differently. Thus we need different shoes. My BFF has different issues than I do, so my shoe pics may or may not help her.

These are what I ended up with...

1) Dansko Sela --- chose these First for Comfort, Quality, But then I'm a girl and wanted some style other than sports sandal

2) TEVA FI 2 --- chose these for arch support and heel cush... also wanted a water shoe

3) TEVA MUSH --- chosen because DIS board member said that Doc recomended. Very comfy.


Conclusion...

1) Daskos are VERY confey as far as PF goes. I did get a blister on top of the foot after 3+ hours in mall, but I think if I continue to wear these on a regular basis, that they will be VERY comfortable in the parks.

2)I have another 60 days to WDW but I have worn my shoes and tested them so far the best I can. I have walked in the TEVA FI 2.... Comfor wise LUV...LUV.. LUV them. I walk every day 5 miles and wore them and they feel better then my New Balance walking shoe WITH 50+$ arch support insoles.

3)TEVA Mush: Feel great wearing around house. Although I havent really worn them for a prolonged pd of time, they are very comfortable and have that cush for my heel and a little "Self Made" arch support.


I highly recoment sierraoutpost.com. They have great selections and prices on clearence. And quick delivary.

 

[KSG'sDisneyMem]

I too have PF and I do not see the brand of shoes listed that I have found. They are MBT's. You can check walkers warehouse or other locations. They are absolutely amazing. I have been to Disney twice with this brand of shoe and never had a problem with my PF acting up after along day walking. The design of the shoes are phenomenal and you should do a little research for this. My podiatrist looked at them when I got them and he has since been researching the brand. Some docs will say not to use them because they are a little heavier. But let me tell you, walking in them is like walking on cushy soft foam all the time. I have 3 pair. Two sport type shoes and one pair of sandals. Be aware, they are pricey and you should order 1 shoe size up from your regular size. Look them up and find all the great info on how they were developed. Very interesting and I will not trade them for anything. Of course, after paying that amount, you would hope they would last. I found sandals and one of the shoes on clearance and paid full price for the white sport-type ones I have. Had them a year now and still holding up extremely well.
P.S. I do not wear my inserts with these shoes as I just do not need them with these. I keep the inserts for when I have to wear other shoes.

 

[Diamond_Girls]

I've had chronic PF for a year. I've been on anti-inflammatory meds, have custom orthodics, do the streaches and strenthening and I still have paid every single day. A lady I work with mentioned I should see a massage therapist who could massage the ball, heel, achilles, and calf to provide pain relief. I had never heard this before. I went home and did it myself yesterday and woke up this morning with no pain - the first time in a year!

I'm not sure how long this will last, but I plan on massaging my muscles a few times a day. I thought I'd pass this tip on in case it could help someone else.

 

[Axel]

I've had diagnosed PF since I was 15 (I'm 17 now), but always had foot pain.

Once they told me why and what it was, I started wearing Birkenstocks to WDW- and loved them! I had very little to no pain what-so-ever wearing these. One trip I took a chance and wore my Crocs flip-flops and found that they also work really well.

So now, all my warmer-weather trips down are accompanied by those two pairs of sandals. I wear the crocs to MK and AK because of the water rides there.

 

[DisTwix]

I've had chronic PF for a year. I've been on anti-inflammatory meds, have custom orthodics, do the streaches and strenthening and I still have paid every single day. A lady I work with mentioned I should see a massage therapist who could massage the ball, heel, achilles, and calf to provide pain relief. I had never heard this before. I went home and did it myself yesterday and woke up this morning with no pain - the first time in a year!

I'm not sure how long this will last, but I plan on massaging my muscles a few times a day. I thought I'd pass this tip on in case it could help someone else.

Hey there --- it's interesting that you're mentioning this because I recently started using a "trigger wheel" around my ankles and feet to amazing results.

I fell and fractured one ankle, severely spraining the other (and it had previously been broken!) last summer, and I am still rehabbing. I just couldn't seem to get the flexibility and stability that I wanted. I ordered "The Stick" set for various hip/back issues that have come from walking funny (walking on ice, every day for weeks is a KILLER, even with cleats) and it came with this trigger wheel. I read on house to use it, and attacked my ankles on evening before bed. I couldn't BELIEVE the difference. I now use it regularly, and feel like I'm finally gaining back that strength and flexibility.

ALSO - to all the folks that mentioned not walking barefoot --- it's the same for me. I have two different pairs of Birkenstocks that I wear when I am home --- Arizonas for summer, and House clogs for winter.

 

[grover]

what is a trigger wheel?

 

[DisTwix]

what is a trigger wheel?

It's this little device... basically a handle, with a hardish plastic disk on the end. The disk is a little bigger than a quarter, is about 1/4 thick with a smooth rounded edge and spins.

The idea is to roll it with the grain of the muscle, finding those little knots or "trigger" points and concentrating on them, pressing to the point of "hurts so good". You roll on the spot for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes the knot releases that first time, sometimes not. (Knot!)

It's a funny little device - something I never anticipated being so useful. But I now use it on my forearms, wrists and hands to combat sitting at a keyboard all day... on my feet and ankles... on the TMJ points (jaw)... I am surprised at how effective it's been for me!

 

[Daytona99]

I had PF, and a couple years ago I tried some Crocs. Now I have 5 or 6 pair and that's really all I wear. My PF pain is gone. I also found that doing a basic hamstring stretching helped me a lot. That, along with the Crocs, and boy do my feet feel good. I wear my Crocs every time I'm at Disney and can walk and my feet don't get tired or sore anymore. I love my Crocs.