Orthofeet Women's Orthopedic Stretch Knit Walking Sneaker

Evie Delacourt United States

Plantar Fasciitis pain greatly reduced since discovering this shoe brand

I have been wearing this brand of shoe since late last year because severe plantar fasciitis in both feet made walking agonizing. I originally bought a pair of Orthofeet Mary Janes, needing a pair of shoes that could be dressed up or down after experiencing the ordeal of finding a pair of shoes I could wear to my son's wedding and walk without crying. Those ended up alleviating my foot pain to the extent that I decided to give a sneaker style from the same brand a try--hence, this purchase. My plantar fasciitis flare-up began last September and I made my first Orthofeet purchase probably in November. (I can't find a record of it on Amazon, so I might have bought it straight from the brand's website.) By February, when I purchased this pair of shoes, I had already begun to notice a difference. There was some relief from the first time I tried walking with this brand of insole, but the longer I continued to do so, the more improvement I could feel in my foot pain. I think the arch support in the Mary Janes fits my foot slightly better than in these, but these shoes have become my go-to for everyday wear. The few "cons" I can think of with this particular shoe are as follows: 1. They squeak. The insoles in my other two Orthofeet shoes do not, so I don't know why this particular shoe is different, but unfortunately it is. However, I can live with squeaky insoles if that means being able to stand and walk around with little to no pain. 2. The toe box is not quite as room as I would prefer. The moment I get home, I switch to my Orthofeet sandals, or even to the Mary Janes. However, I think going up to a Wide shoe might make them fit too loosely in the heel area. Those are literally the only problems I can think of with these shoes. The insoles are great and the level of arch support can be tailored to your individual foot's needs. (I need the additional rigid support that goes underneath the main insole.) The insoles are removable and in theory could be used in other shoes if they also have a removable insole, but I haven't tried this yet. The sizing seems to be accurate for me, aside from preferring a slightly more roomy toe box. And I haven't experienced any tendency to slip in these during wet weather, which is a plus for me since I had a bad slip-and-fall back injury a few years ago and prefer to wear shoes as non-slip as possible now. (By the way, since wearing these insoles, I have also had greatly reduced to nonexistent back pain, so I suspect my previous lack of proper arch support was hindering my healing from my back injury.) I have since purchased a pair of summer sandals in this brand and will collect other styles as I can afford them. (Because price is the other drawback to this brand, though it is still in a reasonable enough range that I'm willing to pay a bit more for the pain relief.)

B Bell United States

This shoe is amazing.

Finally! I found shoes with the support I need and comfortable to wear. I've experienced foot problems for years having to wear flat or low heals. I am now retired, but can't count how many shoes and inserts I purchased when I was working. I suffer from bunions, wide feet, arthritis, overpronation and need arch support. I've been wearing these shoes for a week now and have to admit my feet and legs don't hurt when it's bedtime. Before my feet and legs hurt so bad. They come with orthotic insoles including an arch booster. At first I put the arch booster in each shoe. But after wearing a couple of days, my right shoe felt tighter so I took out the arch booster and only need it for the left shoe. With my Atmos shoes, you can tell by the shoe how much my left foot turns outward (pronation). These shoes are designed to correct foot alignment and I'm anxious to see if it helps. Although a little pricey it is definitely worth the extra money especially if it helps with foot pain. One other thing. I have knee pain as well and already can tell a difference. Granted I may always have some knee pain even after a total knee replacement, but I feel these shoes are helping. I would definitely recommend.

Red Empress United States

Better Than Custom Orthotics

I’m a 45yr old hairstylist. Obviously I’m on my feet a lot. For the past few years I have struggled to find relief from painful plantar fasciitis and beginnings of arthritis. I’ve bought all of the expensive shoes, Dansko, Hokas, and even custom orthotics. None of those have given much relief. I Bought a pair of these Ortho Feet shoes over a year ago and they are by far the best! Even after being on my feet all day, my feet still feel pretty good! I love the adjustable padding and arch support insert which won’t collapse or break down over time. They are amazingly lightweight, breathable and supportive. No “break in” period. The fit always feels perfect! I just came back to buy a second pair. My old ones are still in perfect shape, I just wanted a new color. I’m done buying expensive, ugly orthotics. These cost less, work way better, and they’re also cute and stylish! I’ll definitely be back for more!

Texasgal United States

Very Comfortable

I had to order a size larger to get on comfortably but since I ordered the larger size they're perfect I just love these shoes. I'm not quite used to them yet I still untie and tie them when I put them on but I'll get used to them because they're very comfortable. Unfortunately I pulled too hard on the strings when I first got them to try to tighten up the shoe with my foot inside and it pulled out of the hole but I just sewed the little tab together and it's working fine I'm not giving up the shoes and it doesn't look that bad cuz the shoestring kind of hides where I repaired the shoe. Note; don't pull too tight on the laces you can pop them out. Tighten slowly and gently when putting them on