100% agree! I wear Archies after a bout of plantar fasciitis and I’m never going back to flat. But I will add that I also wear FitFlops Gracie sandal and they are a dream! Like wearing sneakers but way cuter! Great arch support without the orthotic look.
I'm convinced my feet are fucked because my school commute included 4 miles of walking each day, and teenage me thought wearing plimsolls was an acceptable shoe. Yes, the ones kids where for PE, with no support and just a thin rubber sole. Gah.
I bought Archies last month too- super comfy I agree but i find they make my feet sweat- snd ive never had sweaty feet! My all time favourite are Ilse Jacobssen - seem to be under the radar as i can’t understand why anyone would buy Havaianas over the Ilses - completely brilliant,comfy but look glam and the sole kind of massaged your feet as you walk- please try them- you wont regret it!
Ok, so there are flip flops that can be worn outside without dying....?
Ok, I'm in.
As a plantar fasciitis recover-er, I love my Totes Solbounce toe post sandals way more than I thought I would. £18 on John Lewis...
Vionics are also great!
Obsessed with the very idea of these (mad-high arches here 🙋♀️ and 100% with you on the FitFlip toe post! Whyyy?!) A PSA, thank you!!
We need a thorough investigation of the dog walker.
100% agree! I wear Archies after a bout of plantar fasciitis and I’m never going back to flat. But I will add that I also wear FitFlops Gracie sandal and they are a dream! Like wearing sneakers but way cuter! Great arch support without the orthotic look.
I have the Gracie webbed sliders and they’re amazing! Only discovered them a few days ago
I'm convinced my feet are fucked because my school commute included 4 miles of walking each day, and teenage me thought wearing plimsolls was an acceptable shoe. Yes, the ones kids where for PE, with no support and just a thin rubber sole. Gah.
The smell of them too! Nothing was more rubbery!
I have the Birkenstock ones but in the EVA model and love them! Lots more skin on show, slinky and no between toe blister like flip flops give me….
The eva are the ones I have too!
I have the fit flops and thought it was just me with the toe post!
So annoying!
I bought Archies last month too- super comfy I agree but i find they make my feet sweat- snd ive never had sweaty feet! My all time favourite are Ilse Jacobssen - seem to be under the radar as i can’t understand why anyone would buy Havaianas over the Ilses - completely brilliant,comfy but look glam and the sole kind of massaged your feet as you walk- please try them- you wont regret it!
Oh I shall add these to the everlasting list!
By the way- thank you- i love your substack writing Ruth!
Thank you so much xx