Orthotic Sandals: The Ultimate Guide

Orthotic shoes or inserts help treat various foot, leg or back problems. They usually help alleviate pain or pressure by providing support and correcting the positioning of your feet. For example, they can provide additional arch support for those with flat feet, or they may have extra cushioning to provide the wearer with some much-needed comfort.

One of the most difficult times of the year for people suffering from foot issues is summer because traditional summer footwear (such as flip flops and sandals) tends to have a flat, thin sole that doesn’t offer much support or absorb any of the shock and pressure which comes from walking on hard surfaces.

Orthotic sandals are designed to give support and maintain a good heel alignment through the built-in heel cup. They also have a thicker sole which has shock-absorbing properties. And, of course, they do this while still looking fashionable, creating the perfect balance between style and substance. We’ve put together a handy guide to the best orthotic sandals which is updated every season.

Strive footwear is specially designed to capture and support the natural three-dimensional shape of the foot. To achieve the ‘Biomechanical Footbed Technology’ which is present in every style, Strive worked side by side with leading UK podiatrists. The unique foot contour design, drawing on research and laboratory expertise, cradles the foot in the exact positioning it is meant to be held in.

Strive is an APMA approved brand, which means their footwear has been recognised to be beneficial for foot health, and each design is carefully reviewed by APMA podiatrists to ensure the quality and safety of the products.

Vionic’s design is supported by podiatrists and by more than 30 years of expertise and research. It features innovative technology with scientifically proven foot support with built-in contours designed by podiatrists. Vionic provides a range of styles, from casual to elegant, helping you look and feel great in any situation.

Vionic is a brand trusted by professionals and has been approved by the APMA, a leading resource for foot health information.

While not all brands are certified sellers of orthotic footwear, many of them produce styles that incorporate certain orthotic elements in their designs, such as heel cups, built-in arch support and shock-absorbing qualities.