Birkenstock vs Crocs for plantar fasciitis
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These are the comments that mentioned the Birkenstock and the Crocs together — the closest thing to a direct comparison by someone who had tried both. Each person is counted once, and every line links to the original post.
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Birkenstock: helped Crocs: helped
If you have a high arch, try any flat shoe (zero drop), like Birkenstocks, Altra, flux, even crocs. Flat shoes helped me. I also bought Amazon inserts for my non-flat shoes…
r/PlantarFasciitis · Nov 2025 → -
Birkenstock: helped Crocs: helped
It seems like you and I have similar low arch. I wear stability shoes. Berkinstocks are expensive but take time to break in. When they do they feel great. For me I now wear crocs…
r/PlantarFasciitis · May 2026 → -
Birkenstock: helped Crocs: helped
Aw i’m sorry you are going through this. I’m 18 and have been dealing with PF for almost 4 years now and it sucks. I actually also feel worse when i’m standing for a long time or…
r/PlantarFasciitis · May 2026 → -
Birkenstock: made it worse Crocs: helped
Hi! I am hoping some of you have had some luck finding cute sandals that are ok with a heel spur. I need a lot of cushioning in order to be able to walk for a while. I have had…
r/PlantarFasciitis · Jun 2026 → -
Birkenstock: helped Crocs: helped
Have you tried Birkenstocks? I have Hokas, Crocs, orthotic insoles…. The lot. Hokas and crocs and soft cushiony shoes give a bit of relief but they’re not a cure. I have found…
r/PlantarFasciitis · Jul 2026 → -
Birkenstock: helped Crocs: helped
I understand completely! I think I read 5000 reviews of every brand and make of sandals, sneakers, etc, and as soon as I was convinced I’d found one with excellent reviews, I’d…
r/PlantarFasciitis · Jul 2026 → -
Birkenstock: helped Crocs: made it worse
My plantar fasciitis recovery process (in case it helps someone) 1.Wore arched footwear like Birkenstocks for the first few months to manage the pain. 2.Switched to barefoot…
r/PlantarFasciitis · Aug 2026 → -
Birkenstock: helped Crocs: made it worse
I've been suffering from plantar fasciitis pain for about two years. Even though I'm not in constant pain right now, I still have to be very careful about the shoes and slippers I…
r/PlantarFasciitis · Aug 2026 → -
Birkenstock: helped Crocs: made it worse
I’ve had it for around 3 years. I developed it when I was pregnant and I switched completely to Crocs. Started to have heel pain on my right foot. Tried to ignore it until it got…
r/PlantarFasciitis · Apr 2026 →