Naot Sandals for Summer 2018 - Podiatrist Approved!

Naot Sandals
Podiatrist Approved for Summer 2018

Naot Alpicola

Naot Verbina

Naot Begonia

Naot Ficus

Naot Krista

Naot Sophia

These Naot sandals are all good choices for the Summer of 2018! They each meet three of the four criteria that makes an excellent sandal, which is that they all have a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole, a wide toebox, and rearfoot control. Although they do not have the best arch support, it is possible to add self-adhesive over-the-counter arch support if needed.

For a shoe to be good enough for your feet, it must have a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole that stops motion through painful joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. The idea is counterintuitive, but the essence is that if you stop motion through painful joints (with a rigid sole) then you stop or limit the pain through those joints. If you have arthritic joints or a tendency to develop stress fractures or a history of a previous foot fracture then the last thing you want to do is wear shoes that are flimsy and allow motion through compromised and painful foot structures. 

A wide toe box helps prevent hammertoes, bunions, corns, and ingrown toenails. The rearfoot control is important because if you are wearing shoes that are backless, then you are promoting hammertoes, tendonitis, and knee, hip, and lower back strain. 

These sandals are recommended for patients with:

*Bunions

*Hammertoes

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

*Functional Hallux Limitus

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

*Osteoarthritis

*Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Metatarsalgia

*Morton's Neuroma

*Capsulitis

*Tailor's Bunions

*Plantar Fasciitis

*Achilles Tendonitis

*History of Lisfranc's Injuries

*Hypermobility / Ligament Laxity

*Pes Planus

*Plantar Plate Injury 

These sandals are not recommended for patients with: 

*Diabetes

*History of Ulcerations

*Charcot Foot

Check with your Podiatrist to see if these sandals are appropriate for you if you have: 

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (poor circulation)

*Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)

*Ankle Instability 

For more information, please refer to my other articles: 

Podiatrist top 10 recommendation to alleviate foot pain

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

Shoe recommendations for patients recovering from Lisfranc injuries

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

I hope this was helpful!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

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Podiatry Recommended Comfortable Sandal for Spring - Naot Relate

Naot Relate

Podiatry Recommended Comfortable Sandal for Spring

First, I'd like to appologize to anyone waiting on an answer through the comment section of the blog. For the last eight weeks, I've had a bit of vertigo and haven't been able to tolerate looking at the computer screen. I'm feeling much better and looking forward to catching up on the comments and questions!

The Naot Relate sandal is an excellent choice for Spring. It has a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole that limits motion through the foot joints, which allows for maximum comfort. Less motion through any areas of previous injury or joint damage means less inflammation, swelling and pain to that area. The Naot Relate also has a soft insole that molds to the shape of the foot and will be comfortable for anyone who has painful calluses. The forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot strapping allows for more biomechanical control, which also translates to increased comfort and less mechanical strain. 

This sandal is recommended for:

*Bunions

*Hammertoes

*Functional Hallux Limitus (decreased motion through the 1st toe joint)

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

*Tailor's Bunion

*Achilles Tendonitis (mild)

*Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

*Osteoarthritis

*Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Metatarsalgia

*Morton's Neuroma

This sandal is not recommended for: 

*Charcot Foot

*Diabetics

*History of previous ulcerations

*Peripheral Arterial Disease

*Peripheral Neuropathy

For more information about how to find comfortable shoes, please see my articles on this blog entitled:
"My feet hurt - top 10 things to do to alleviate foot pain today"
and
"Shoe recommendations for patients recovering from Lisfranc's injuries."


Have a wonderful day!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

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