So we
have introduced a whole new way to help augment people’s foot health in our
practice, the Orthaeel Shoe and Sandal Line. If you know Dr. Henne and myself,
Dr. McGowan, we are very skeptical individuals. Not only do we want to know
something works before we pass it on to our patients, we would rather try it
for ourselves before making a tried and true recommendation for something.
The
Orthaheel shoe line was developed by an Australian Podiatrist with already
built in orthotic support. The whole line has the American Podiatric Medical
Association Seal of Approval, which not many products have. The Vionic 44
Cascade Flip Flop I am reviewing was my first choice when I first saw the line
of Orthaheel shoes. This is a sporty but very delicate looking active sandal.
I will
tell you that the moment I put this flip flop on, I wanted to take back every
bad thing I have ever said about flip flops! I immediately felt support that I
think my feet have been lacking, even in my good athletic sneakers. Because I
felt so much support I was nervous to wear them for a full day, echoing the
sentiment we give when fitting an individual with custom and over the counter
orthotics or inserts in their shoes. We tell them to slowly break them in a
couple hours at a time, increasing it slightly each day. I don't know if this
was overkill, but I think that I would recommend this before going all day in
them, mainly because that is what I did and it worked great.
So I have
worn these sandals for last 3 weeks. I have had no problems and my feet feel
great. These shoes are touted and praised for a perfect after sports recovery
sandal.
Here's what the manufacturer says:
§ Vionic by Orthaheel-women's performance toe post sandal is
the ideal motion control footwear for after-sport recovery. Learn more about
Vionic
§ Durable VIBRAM outsole for excellent traction on various
surfaces.
§ Biomechanically contoured, motion control footbed made from
triple-density EVA for stability in the rear foot and cushioning in the heel
and forefoot.
§ Flexible leather uppers with soft padded jersey liner with
bungee strap overlay and a soft nylon webbing toe post..
§ Materials: Leather/nylon uppers, EVA midsole and VIBRAM outsole
§ Care: Wipe off with damp cloth and air dry.
§ Received APMA Seal of Acceptance
I agree with all of the above and
these shoes get my seal of approval:) They retail at $99, this is money well
spent especially for all of my patients who refuse to wear anything other than
flip flops but come in complaining of foot pain. I finally have an alternative
for these patients that I feel good about.
The Orthaheel shoes in our office
have a 30 day Money Back Guarantee. There are many shoes to choose from and you
are more than welcome to come to the office and try on the size and look
throught the catalogs.
Dr. Henne believes that my reviews
are a sneaky way for me to buy all new shoes but this is science here, I want
to make sure these work for our patients:)
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