S/O Slippers for someone with plantar fasciitis?

[ereks mom]

I'm looking for warm slippers that will support my feet but that are also lightweight AND affordable. They must have a closed heel because my feet get too cold if my slippers have the back of my heel exposed. Any suggestions?

[Susan in KY]

Well, they don't have a heel, but you can always wear socks: http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/23102?from=SR&feat=sr

 

These slippers are on my feet some days from morning 'till night in the winter, and I never have a problem with foot pain when I am wearing them. They have a cork sole, and I think that helps with both the chill and the foot pain.

[HLDoll]

I'm pretty sure I read someone with PF raving about LLBean's wicked good slippers. They have a back and are $50 with free shipping. I'm getting a pair for Christmas and I'm really looking forward to them.

[Tammyla]

Men's slippers often work, if you can find the right size. This is a great time of year to be slipper shopping.

 

(((Feel better))) My dh (a runner) had this, and it took over six months to get better. He always wears something on his feet.

[Liz CA]

Visit "Footsmart" online. I just got their catalog and while I don't have plantar fascitis - I noticed they had several pages of special shoes advertised for people who suffer from this.

[LG Gone Wild]

http://www.orthaheel.com

[Susan in KY]

I have had both the clogs and the slippers, and I have to say that for my PF, the clogs are far better because of the materials the foot bed is made out of. Too bad they don't make the slippers with the cork soles. :(

[i.love.lucy]

I have had both the clogs and the slippers, and I have to say that for my PF, the clogs are far better because of the materials the foot bed is made out of. Too bad they don't make the slippers with the cork soles. :(

Did you see the LLBean ones linked above?

 

I'm going to try the fleecy crocs. I think I might even be able to slip my insoles in between the fleecy lining and the croc itself. They should be here any day. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm in the midst of a bad flare-up myself and my feet are FREEZING in my regular Birks.

 

ETA: These look pretty good too. I think the problem is having the closed back. Almost all that I have seen are clog or mule style.

Edited December 4, 2010 by i.love.lucy

[Susan in KY]

I *do* use the LLBean clogs. I *have* used the LLBean slippers someone else posted. For me, the clogs are more effective at combating the foot pain—BUT the OP doesn't want clogs. I can;t recommend the slippers as good for for the PF as someone else did. ymmv. I *heart* the clogs though.

[In The Great White North]

The wicked good slippers are warm and do have a closed heel, but they have no support at all. If you have an insole, orthotics, gel heels, etc in your shoes, you probably want more form to your slippers

[T Baer]

I'm looking for warm slippers that will support my feet but that are also lightweight AND affordable. They must have a closed heel because my feet get too cold if my slippers have the back of my heel exposed. Any suggestions?

 

problems. While they aren't cheap, 85.00 and up, they last. Strange looking and each toe is encased, they are like walking barefoot except they have soles and support. Here's the link http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_womens.cfm If you have an REI near you they carry them. These are practically the only shoes that I now wear. I have 2 pair and will be getting a pair for indoors only so I don't have to worry about taking them off when I lounge on my bed.

[ereks mom]

...I could wear them as slippers. They are Crocs: http://www.crocs.com/crocs-blitzen-polar/10638,default,pd.html?cid=23N&cgid=fuzz-collection-women

[Susan in KY]

:iagree:

[swimmermom3]

I have had pf off and on for years. The best solution I have found is to wear good shoes ALL the time, even in the house. This was hard for me to get accustomed to because I dislike socks and we do not wear shoes in the house. My youngest son, Swimmer Dude has occasional flair-ups and he has medical crocs versus the usual crocs or the knock-offs. These are for home and the pool deck. They have more support because they are designed to be worn by medical professionals all day at work.

 

I wear my Smart Wool socks with my Keenes in the house in the winter. They are easy to slip off and on and my back, feet, and knees thank me. Oh, and it's an ultra-sexy look.:tongue_smilie:

 

It's difficult to really treat pf and be frugal with your shoe budget. I now will skimp on the clothes budget, going far longer than I should on some items in order to have good shoes.

 

:grouphug: I am sorry you are experiencing this. It is just no fun.