If you have a high instep, no sandals will work. Traditional flat sandals only cause pain, especially if you walk a lot. According to Dr. Laurino, the sandals you choose should have a combination of the following characteristics:
Contoured footbed that touches the arch of your foot. I stand in my sandals. It’s gentle and feels like even contact under your midfoot, with no gaps or painful bumps.
Deep heel cup. The natural fat pad of the heel is centered under the bone, preventing foot slippage and relieving pressure on one of the two overloaded contact points.
Provides real cushioning, especially under the balls of your feet. A high arch puts extra stress on the forefoot, so a firm yet forgiving midsole is important. Even if the sole collapses flat under your thumb, you’ll be bottoming out by mid-afternoon.
bending test. Try folding your sandals in half. Only the ball of the foot should be bent. If you fold it in the middle like a wallet, it won’t support your arches, especially high arches.
Secure with multiple adjustable straps. Use around the toes or forefoot, the entire midfoot, and ideally the heel or ankle. High arched feet are already prone to ankle rotation. The situation is even worse if the sandals shift under your feet.
spacious toe boxHigh-arched feet are more prone to claws, so keep your toes flat and give them room to spread.
Removable footbed if you use orthoticscustom support will be provided for the summer.
Adjustability beyond “one shape fits all”. The height and position of high arches vary widely. The finely adjustable strap covers the difference between sandals. largely The correct and actually correct one.
