What are the best sandals for back pain? First a note, if your back has a slipped disc or arthritis, sandals will not make your back pain go away. Sandals may lessen the pain but they will not take back pain away. What sandals can do is decrease the amount of stress that is put on your back during gait. Sandals can accomplish this by having padding on the bottom of the sandal which absorbs stress and strain, while comforting the foot. The other trait to look for in a sandal for back pain, is a rocker bottom sandal. What a rocker bottom sandal will do is help during ambulation to take stress off the back by helping you propel yourself forward. Below I have listed some examples of what I consider the best sandals for back pain:
Ryn Cafri Walking Sandal– Two things that stand out in this sandal are the rocker bottom design and function. The other is the structured Ryn Air Tunnel system which provides cushioning at impact without sacrificing stability.
Algeria Fisherman Sandal– Notice again the rocker bottom sole. This sandal utlizes a cork and memory foam footbed to reduce the stress and strain placed on your back during ambulation.
MBT Sandals– All the MBT sandals are great for back pain and discomfort as they all feature a rocker bottom sandal with a great deal of padding in the footbed. MBT are what I consider the best sandal for back pain but any of these three can lessen most back pain and discomfort. As far as the best style, Kisimu is the best for decreasing back pain.