Best slippers for plantar fasciitis
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Short answer
Because plantar fasciitis hurts most with the first steps of the day, keep supportive slippers next to the bed and avoid walking barefoot. Vionic's Gemma II (women's) and Gustavo (men's) put a real orthotic footbed in a slipper and hold the APMA Seal. The OOFOS OOahh slide is the softest option for people who mainly need cushioning.
Illustration Best for women
Vionic Gemma II Women's Slipper
A real slipper with Vionic's orthotic footbed inside. The point is to avoid the soft, flat slippers that leave a sore heel unsupported.
- Built-in arch support
- Deep heel cup
- Firm outsole
- APMA Seal of Acceptance
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Illustration Best for men
Vionic Gustavo Men's Slipper
The men's version: orthotic footbed, a sole you can wear to the mailbox, and APMA acceptance.
- Built-in arch support
- Indoor/outdoor sole
- Widths D
- APMA Seal of Acceptance
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Illustration Softest option
OOFOS OOahh Recovery Slide
Very soft, shock-absorbing foam with a cupped heel and arch contour. Many people with plantar fasciitis keep a pair by the bed so their first steps aren't barefoot.
- OOfoam recovery foam
- Contoured footbed
- APMA Seal of Acceptance
- Unisex sizes
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Skip soft, flat slippers with no arch or heel cup. They feel cozy but leave the heel unsupported, which is what medical sources warn against.