What do you look for in a sandal for Plantar Fasciits? Well, ideally you want a sandal that provides good arch support, (the plantar fascia is in the arch), as well as padding to help take stress and strain off the plantar fascia. There are many sandals that are developed for foot pain. Below I have given a couple of examples of Sandals that I think are the best for Plantar Fasciitis:
Rainbow Sandals Double Layer Premier Leather– I included these sandals for one reason and one reason only: the sole of this sandal is made of multiple layers of Sponge rubber which will create a padding on the bottom of the foot to dissipate stress and strain on the foot. This sandal will mold to your foot, so if you are looking for a sandal with strong arch support or that will help control excessive pronation there are better sandals. But if you are simply looking for a sandal that will reduce the stress and strain on your foot this is the sandal for you.
Orthaheel Sandals– I put it in generaly because many from this line of sandals can be used for plantar fasciitis. What it comes down to it Orthaheel is a sandal designed by Podiatrists for comfort fit. Essentially, this sandal is like having an orthotic on your sandal. The sandal features a deep heel cup designed for tri plane motion control as well as an EVA footbed which will provide arch support.
Spenco Polysorb Total Support Sandals– This sandal, as the Orthaheel above, also functions as an orthotic. What I think makes this sandal a little better is the Spenco provides a little more stress relief from the foot, while the orthaheel provides more biomechanical control. So your need would determine what sandal you would choose.
Crocs Athena Thong Sandal– Look at the arch support this sandal provides. If you are looking for arch support in the sandal this would be the sandal to get. It also has a double cushioned foot bed to help reduce stress and strain on the foot.