Water shoes and sandals have become very popular and important as the summer months, hot weather, and beach or pool activities have arrived. For those of you that wear orthotic devices for foot and leg problems, the thought of going without this protection while around water can bring great concern. First of all, I tend to prefer water shoes over sandals for better protection and stability for my patients. But, with proper water resistant orthotic devices (only the plastic part of the device), water sandals with an enclosed heel to hold the orthosis can be very stable. See the photo of an orthotic device without any material that water would effect with the Merrell water shoe it was designed to fit. If you have a good fitting orthotic device, any orthotic lab could make these off the original cast.
Common water shoes that I recommend are (in no particular order):
- Ahnu Muir--Men
- Teva Sunkosi 2--Men
- Salomon Techamphibian 2--Men and Women
- Merrell Water ProSable--Women
- Teva Dozer--Men and Women
- Teva Cardenas Fisherman
- Keen Mystic--Women
- Keen Commuter Rockaway--Men
- Merrell Chameleon 3Maze--Men
I found your post really interesting and it has really improved my knowledge on the matter.
ReplyDeleteI am a female with osteoarthritis and I would like to enroll in aquacise classes near my home. My problem is that my right leg is 1 3/8" shorter than my left leg and I would like to know if there is a company that can make custom water shoes for my needs. Please let me know if you know of someone that can help me with this request. Thank you so much!
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Hi Dr Blake, I had a couple of appointments with you over 15 years ago and the orthotic you prescribed was very helpful -- years later I had different insurance (Kaiser) and ended up needing to fuse my big toes first MTP. Now with very wide feet finding shoes is tough.
ReplyDeleteI need to purchase water shoes and none of the ones you have listed are both still available and available in wide widths. Is there anything you would recommend? I also tend to overpronate. I'd be grateful for any suggestions! -Rudi
Rudi, I am glad the orthotics have helped. I looked around and here is a link that may help. Rich
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Does one have to be specific about if the molded footbed of the water shoe has a built in arch of some kind? Are plastic orthodics made off the same cast typically as expensive as those with the additional leather material? It would be awesome (although I know it's a pain in the rear to keep current) if you could update your links with available brands styles as many of these are no longer available. For others, from time to time, check sites like Sierra Trading Post, Sportsman's guide, 6 p.m. for deep discounts on limited sizes styles of these hiker-style amphibious shoes. I'm currently on the hunt for some to take to Asia that will accommodate my orthodics. Are traditional orthodics water "resistant"? Like...if I don't swim in them or wade in them, would they hold up if I stepped in a puddle, or with exposure to constant sweat and humidity? I've only had my new orthodics for two weeks...and dang are they expensive!
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