BRONAX Arch Support Slides for Women and Mens | Cushioned Thick Sole Pain Relief Slippers

Plantar Fascitiis story: used to walk 3-5 miles every day. Daily salads. I weighed 180lbs, felt great. I started pushing myself up towards 10 miles a day. I got lazy with my diet. Wasn't getting proper hydration. So my aging joints dried out, and I started feeling heel pain. Didn't know what it was and decided to "tough it out," and "push through" - and ended up tearing both Plantar Fascitiis tendons in the heels of both feet. It wasn't all at once - started in one foot, moved to the next when I over-compensated, I read that such pain was common for my age at the time and just thought I'd lay off the walking for a while, but the pain soon got the point that I had to take time off from work to try and heal what I learned were torn tendons. Turns out most people heal from Plantar Fascitiis injuries in 3 to 6 months. Five Years later. Minus work I'm largely sedentary. I weigh 240 lbs. I hesitate before standing up to go to the bathroom because I have to hobble everywhere and it simply HURTS to stand. For each 8 hour shift at work I put on THICK heel cups/pads, strap on heel cushions to keep them in place (often digging into the tops of my feet and/or STILL sliding all around) and then I put on shoes with extra arch supports - with a large dose of Ibuprofen as well - just to make it through a shift, after which, I come home and my feet thump comically like some old WB cartoon, as I kick myself for not getting a snack while I was still in the kitchen and had all my gear on. Twice a year for the past two years I've gotten steroid shots injected into my feet and/or taken steroid pills which GREATLY reduces the pain... for about a month tops, often greatly for a week, then slowly building back up to the point where I just don't want to stand. Then, a few days ago, I decided that my 6-month-old padded house-slippers were proving inadequate, and ordered these. Oh My God!!! When I unwrapped them and felt them I thought, wow these are HARD - they're going to HURT! But when I put them on and stood up... my heels sank about an inch into them... with no pain! I walked around the house laughing because I wasn't limping or hobbling like I often do in my thinly padded house slippers... I was WALKING as if I had all that gear on AND a prescription pain killer... just... no pain! Now in all fairness, that honeymoon phase quickly wore off and I realized that the injuries were still there and that it was better to walk with the heel pads AND these new slippers, but I can afford to be lazy again if I just need to "run" to the bathroom now because these are SO cushy my heels just sink right in, but the centers are solid support for my arches as well, and though I can't say I love the look or the flip-flop style, they're PERFECT for just getting around the house, and the comfort for my heels is so startling that I'm considering taking them to work with black socks or something. I'm thinking these are so supportive and cushy that could actually give my tendons time to heal. SO nice to be able to just... walk again! May not be like that for everybody, for a heavy-set, middle-aged man with foot problems... worth writing a review for. I'll try to remember to update in a few days/weeks. 1st Update: Wore them to work. They're slip-resistant too, which is nice, but after 8 hours on my feet, my buscuits were burning again for sure. I forgot to take additional arch support, but I WAS wearing heel cups with the padded strapped cups on top of those. So the bad news is that even with these inch-deep shoes, latex heel cups AND padded strapped heel cups, my heels STILL burn half the night while I'm working, and I get home and just don't want to get up again. But... I made it HALF THE NIGHT without serious pain!!!! Don't know how long they'll last, but for now... worth every penny. 2nd Update: Almost a month later, these are pretty much my new shoes. At the moment, because I work nights, I'm getting away with it at work, but I wear these pretty much everywhere, I just wear more padding when I'm on the job. After a month, I can say my injuries still suck, but that I've drastically reduced the amount of ibuprofen I was taking. I mean I was doing 8 pills a night to get through work. Now I'm forgetting to bring them with me, and IF I need them when I get home I might take some, but the sheer thickness of these things - mixed with the strength of the arch - have been perfect for me. Can't guarantee it'll be the same for everyone (everyone's plantar fascitiis is different I've heard), but I don't care how they look - ANY relief is welcome, and these have been amazing so far. 3rd Update: Six months later and these are still my go-to shoes. My boss caught me and rightly explained the liability issues, making me purchase a pair of Crocs with toe covers, but they SUCK compared to these bad boys, so again, because I work nights, I can generally get away with it, and I just bring the Crocs as back-up in case the boss shows up early. Around the house, they're the perfect slippers, and occasionally I've forgotten that I was injured and found myself moving quickly around like I was under 50 again. I'm taking Prednisone steroid pills this month, which GREATLY reduces the pain - albiet only for the time you're taking the pills, really - the anti-inflammatory effects wear off almost completely within 24-48 hours of taking your last dosage, but I'm taking the pills every OTHER day to stretch out the overall effect, and with these shoes, I've actually been accused of FAKING my injuries because I'm moving like a normal person - NOT HOBBLING and LIMPING - around the workplace. Call me names all you like, I just smile ear to ear because these slippers have been worth it. I think ultimately, I'm going to need a whole new diet and a pretty major overhaul of my exercise patterns to properly stretch the tendons. I've developed heel spurs as well, and may require eventual surgery or Plasma Platelet Therapy or something (both beyond my means at the moment), but until then, these suckers are making a life-altering difference, so at the risk of sounding like I work for them, I'm serious when I say THANK YOU Bronax. 4th Update: 8 months later I had to buy a new pair. About a month or more ago, I noticed the right shoe starting to "stick" to the floor, almost like a suction cup. I didn't know what was going on, but there was nothing sticky on the sole, it just has these breathing holes that got larger over time, and I guess started creating a suction-cup effect under the right arch area. It wasn't a deal breaker, but we've got hardwood floors, so they "stick" everywhere, and I noticed increasing pain over the past month, so I thought I'd pretty much worn them down with constant use. Luckily, they're on sale right now for $20 bucks a pair, but as soon as I got the new ones I thought the same thing - oh no, the new ones are going to be too hard and stiff, they'll HURT! But whew! Just like before, almost instantaneous relief. Not a cure, but a HUGE help, and when I compare the soles, yeah, after 8 months, the treads on the bottom are nearly smooth compared to the new ones, which have deep, pronounced grooves. For the discounted price, I might just buy another pair and hold onto them for 8 months, lol. Hope that helps someone else, take care, and thanks again, Bronax! Best walking I've had without meds in 5 years.

These are like walking on a big bouncy cloud. I hope they do offer good long term support for my plantar fasciitis. They were recommended for that. They do have a deeper footbed and mild arch which offers more support than most shoes this style. They do run about half size big. Initially they feel clunky and bouncy but after a bit they are so soft. They do seem to run a bit wide as well. I ordered my regular size to wear with socks but without socks they are very loose. Super light weight. I only plan to wear them around the house.

Living in a house with wooden floors and using a standing desk in my home office, I realized that my feet needed extra cushioning above and beyond my socks. In the past my approach was to buy memory foam slippers that felt good for the first few weeks, but after that their quality declined and my feet started to hurt again. The worst pair were some cheap ones I bought at Daiso that felt REALLY good at first but my feet started hurting after a few weeks... After some research, I decided to invest a little more money into buying these sandals, and so far so good. They definitely give you some height but are very lightweight and have some nice traction if you ever need to walk on a wet kitchen floor. They are quite and give my feet great support. My feet pain went away literally 24 hours after wearing them! I purchased the same size as my Asics running shoes an while the length is perfect, they might be a little narrow for my pinky toes. For that reason, if you have slightly wide feet like mine, you might want to try a slightly larger size. I am sticking with mine for now as there is no pain, just a little discomfort, but I am considering returning them for a slightly larger size. Either way that slight discomfort is far outweighed by the benefits of these slippers reducing my feet pain!

Pros: very comfortable; bought for plantar fasciitis and they are great around the house; wear with socks or without; good price Cons: sizing is way off so I had to return first pair.(why 4 stars) I am a size 6-6.5 and that size was huge! The 4.5-5 size fit perfect. Don't run in house in these slippers, the heel is so high you could slip out of them and hurt yourself! I'm sure it is high because it has a lot of support which is a pro!

Did you see my title? They are comfortable, first thing i put on when i come home and take off my shoes. Its almost like a massage for your feet when you walk. Fit and sizing are as stated. What are you waiting for get you a pair, cones in different colors.

These slides are not the same quality as the leading companies who specialize in recovery footwear . They’re very basic in every way. I will say they’re comfortable and I will definitely be wearing them this summer, however, I don’t think my feet will be doing any recovery in them if anything they just won’t hurt as much. I have fallen arches on both feet from running track that can be quite painful if standing for long periods of time. Because they don’t come in specific sizes and half sizes there’s very little side support unless you have really wide feet. I bought these and I bought the comfort slippers. They do have more support than their cloud slippers. I would say if you’re looking for something to throw on to run to the store or the beach or whatever these are a good choice they come in great colors, but they’re not therapeutic, more cosmetic. The second picture top is the recovery slide in Black. The foot bed is harder and has more of an arch than the cloud slippers. Your foot doesn’t stick to them like other brands and the cloud slippers are much softer, and your heel sinks further down, but does not have any arch support. They’re also wide because of sizing options. My foot went from a 7 1/2 to an 8 1/2 and sometimes 9. So I sized down. Hope this clarifies and helps ppl understand and weigh their options.

I bought these to wear around the house, hoping they would help with my arch pain. I have never regretted anything more in my life. Remember Skechers Shapeups, those rounded shoes that were supposed to be a workout for your legs, until every podiatrist on the planet said they were jacking up everyone's feet? I never owned them, but I imagine these felt the same to walk in. Rounded on the bottom for no good reason. When I first got them, my dumb @$$ decided to "have an open mind". They were weird, and not comfortable at all, but maybe they "just take some getting used to." If they helped my feet it was worth it, right? I was wronger than wrong. I gave them all day, acknowledged the relief when I took them off, but, idiot that I am, put them back on the next day. I wore them all day, up and down stairs, through my work day, until my calves started to cramp like a 14 year old having their first period. Jesus take the wheel. I worked out the cramps, then put these stupid things back on. My arches still hurt, but my calves were so bad I barely noticed. Clearly I need to be checked by a specialist. Suddenly, that evening, my calves and arches, all connected to the head bone like the childrens song taught us, began to spasm. SPASM. My own body revolted against me and my stupidity. Why did I do this to myself? I finally came to the realization that my mind was so open that my brain fell out, and these #%*&@ slides were the problem. I have never processed an Amazon return so fast in my life. If you value your feet, order anything else.

Very Comfortable. Would like to see it in more bold colors. Also, the tiny holes does not come across to both sides, so it is not suitable as a beach/ shower sandal. So sorry !

Super comfy slides, even wore them a few times on walks but would not recommend doing that often as they are very soft and walking out in public for long lengths does feel rough after a bit.

as advertised very soft and fits well

While they may look a little clunky and ugly, these are extremely comfortable, especially if you have bunions or other foot issues. I have no shame so I will wear these in public with socks, getting old has his benefits!

Narrow with no give, very stiff upper and squishy platform was uncomfortable. I wore them once then gave them away.

I'm obsessed with cloud slides and these - my fourth pair - might be my new favourites. The sole cushion is excellent, and this is the first pair I've had with arch support. Love!