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Flip flop sandals are an essential for Summer and, if you’re like me, you spend a lot of your time in them. They are easy to slip on and off during our active and busy Summer days and they look great whether we are wearing them with shorts, pants, a dress, or a swimsuit. Flip flops are without a doubt the most versatile Summer shoes in our closet.

Picking the right flip flop, however, is not a easy task. There are so many styles to choose from and most often we pick the style that we like the best without a thought to how they will feel on our feet. However, simple as they may be, a flip flop with good support and stability makes a big difference!

I recently received a pair of Tide Flip Flops from Orthaheel and have had a chance to wear them regularly for nearly 2 months and I must say these are the most comfortable flip flops I’ve ever owned!  It’s not surprising as they were developed by a podiatrist and are endorsed by Dr. Andrew Weil.   They are not the flimsy beach-type sandals that you will need to replace after a couple of months .   They are substantial but also very lightweight at the same time.

When I first put on my Tide flip flops, there were 2 things I noticed immediately. The first is how comfortable the footbed was. It fit and supported my feet perfectly, providing stability underfoot. According to the Orthaheel website, the footbed also has a built in orthotic that helps prevent pronation. Pronation occurs when the foot rolls inwards and the arch of the foot flattens and it is a common and painful problem for many. The 2nd thing I noticed is how comfortable the toe post is. I’ve gotten thongs before where the toe post is so painful after only a few hours. Not the case with these sandals. I’ve worn them all day and have had no pain! The toe post is constructed of a soft woven material and is foam lined providing all day comfort.

Not only are they great for your feet, but they also look great too. The Tide flip flops have an upper made of woven/polyurethane and padded neoprene and they are available in some great colors for Summer (shown below).  At only $54.99, the Tide Sandals are priced well and your feet will love them!   And you will feel great wearing them all day!

Orthaheel also makes some other great styles of sandals that are worth checking out. I’ve got my eye on the Seatrek sandals.   Shown below, they have an adjustable hook and loop strap and a shiny croco patterned upper.

Orthaheel sandals can be found in some select retail shoe stores but the most convenient way to get them is online directly from the Orthaheel website.

Click here to view all styles of the Orthaheel Sandals.

 
Here in Seattle, we’ve been having record high temperatures over 100 deg F this week!   In fact, many parts of the U.S. are having higher than usual temperatures.

It’s hard to resist writing about all of the cute Fall shoes that are coming out everyday, but this intense Summer heat has me thinking about cooling off at the beach!   If you do find yourself at the beach, try these eco-friendly black thong sandals from Soul’s Calling and leave a nice message to inspire others as you walk in the sand.

The Sole Seekers thong sandal ($22.00) is made with 20% recycled plastic and 10% recycled rubber in the soles. The straps are 100% natural renewable rubber.