Clarks's Sandals - Podiatry Approved! !

Clarks Reedly Salene Wedge Sandal

Podiatrist Recommended

This Clark's sandal is my new favorite summer shoe! What's great about this sandal is that it meets the 3 of the 4 criteria required for a shoe to be excellent. Most importantly, it has a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole, which is the most important aspect of a shoe. It's counterintuitive, but less motion through joints means less pain, less inflammation, and less damage. It also has a relatively wide toe box and decent (but not excellent) rearfoot control. The one thing this sandal doesn't have is arch support but despite that I still find this to be an incredibly comfortable shoe.  

This Sandal is Recommended for People with:

* Hallux Limitus (limited range of motion through the 1st toe joint)

* Functional Hallux Limitus (if you're my patient, you probably know what this is!)

* Hallux Rigidus (no motion through the 1st toe joint)

* Mild to Moderate Osteoarthritis 

* Mild Rheumatoid Arthritis (check with your podiatrist first)

* Mild Metatarsalgia

* Mild Sesamoiditis

* Mild Capsulitis

* Mild Morton's Neuroma

* Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

* History of previous Lisfranc's Injury (check with your podiatrist first)

* Achilles Tendonitis 

This Sandal is Not Recommended for Patients with:

* Diabetes

* Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

* Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

* Lymphedema

* Severe Over-Pronation 

* Ankle Instability (you need more ankle support than this shoe offers)

* Drop Foot

* History of Foot Ulcerations

* Severe Hammertoes

* Moderate to Severe Bunions & Tailor's Bunions

I hope that this was helpful! For more information, please refer to these articles:

Shoe Recommendations for Patients Recovering from Lisfranc's Injuries:

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/04/podiatrist-shoe-recommendations-for.html

My Feet Hurt! Top 20 Things to do to Alleviate Foot Pain Today:

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-feet-hurt-top-ten-things-relieve.html

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)