If you spend a lot of time at home, it pays to invest in a pair of slippers with arch support. As these have become part of the unofficial work-from-home uniform, I asked the experts what features they look for when buying their next pair.
Skechers and Nordikas offer a mix of leather and textile slippers. Birkenstock Zermatt is the perfect choice. We’ll look over the pros of Birkenstock slippers shortly.
Look over this blog on why Birkenstocks, Skechers and Strive are great brand choices for arch support slippers.
It’s natural to want to protect your feet from pain. If you suffer from foot pain, wearing slippers around the house is a comforting step. So what tips are best for soothing feet, soreness and aches?
The only slippers that really help foot pain are ones that provide support and cushioning.
Supportive slippers do not just offer the heel, arch, ball of foot, bunions or hammertoes with protection from pressure points; they also give them a firm landing spot to sit on. This helps to reduce stress and strain on these areas by distributing weight evenly across the entire foot rather than concentrating it in one area.
Good supportive slippers should be comfortable enough for you to walk around in all day—or even sleep in if necessary. And easy for you to get on and off quickly so that you don’t have any problems getting up from bed at night.
Birkenstock Zermatt Slippers
Let’s look at the Birkenstock Zermatt Shearling Ladies Ecru Wool Arch Support Slippers to illustrate.
The Zermatt slipper by Birkenstock is made of soft wool felt and features a cozy shearling lining so you can keep your feet warm when temperatures drop.
- Anatomically shaped cork-latex footbed (Shearling Footbed)
- Upper: wool felt
- Footbed lining: shearling
- Sole: latex
- Details: clog with extended shaft; decorative stitching; decorative rivet
- Footbed “Made in Germany”
“Podiatrists love Birkenstocks’ footbeds for their comfort and arch support.” Well & Good, a popular health and wellness blog, said about Birkenstock Zermatt slippers.
If you have heel pain, look for slippers with arch support.
Arch support is important for anyone with foot pain. Its aim is to help keep your feet comfortable while you walk around the house. An orthotic can provide additional comfort and relief from heel pain.
If you experience pain in the ball of your foot, look for slippers with metatarsal padding. Metatarsal padding is a soft cushioning material that’s placed under the metatarsals (the bones on top of your feet), providing relief from pain in the foot’s ball.
Arch support helps by supporting the arch and reducing the strain on your plantar fascia—a thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and attaches to your heel bone to keep it stable. A good arch supports this structure as well as cushions each step you take.
Slippers with good arch support can help distribute weight evenly across all five toes and reduce pressure on any one area (such as underneath a large bunion). You may also want to try a pair with a firm heel counter—this gives stability by helping separate the front of your foot from the shoe’s rear section.
While not all slippers have metatarsal padding, many do—and if you have plantar fasciitis or other similar conditions, it’s an essential feature to look for when choosing your new pair!
For bunions or hammertoes, look for slippers with extra room in the toe box.
If you have bunions, hammertoes, or other foot problems that cause pain in the big toe joint, look for slippers that offer extra room in the toe box.
A soft fleece lining feels great against bare feet and can help keep your feet warm.
If you’re looking for slippers with a soft, warm lining that will keep your feet comfortable and cozy, look no further than fleece. Out of all the materials used to make slipper linings, fleece feels the most like a blanket—so it’s no surprise they draw many people to this material.
Fleece is also exceptionally soft and fluffy, making it an excellent way to add comfort to your favourite pair of foot-hugging shoes.
If you choose slippers that have a soft fleece lining, it’ll be easier to keep your feet warm throughout the winter months without having to wear thick socks or booties—which can sometimes feel constrictive or uncomfortable.
To sum things up
The best slippers for foot pain are ones that provide arch support and cushioning. If you experience pain in the ball of your foot, or have heel pain, look for slippers with metatarsal padding.
People with painful plantar fasciitis often find relief from slippers with good arch support and a firm heel counter and lightweight shoes that are easy to get on and off. Look for slippers that are washable and easy to clean so they stay fresh after each use!
Finally, soft fleece lining feels great against bare feet and can help keep them warm during the winter months.
