Today, we’re highlighting our tried and true Original Healing Sole flip flop. Dr. Meredith Warner first designed The Healing Sole to help her family, friends, and patients with plantar fasciitis get back to wearing flip flops after being told they were no longer an option because of their plantar fasciitis diagnosis.

The raised Cluffy Wedge big toe lift engages the windlass mechanism. What’s that, you ask? It is how your plantar fascia supports your foot during weight-bearing activities like everyday walking!

When your big toe is slightly elevated, your plantar fascia tightens. By passively stretching your plantar fascia and engaging the windlass mechanism in combination with the rocker bottom sole, you will experience a gentle, almost unnoticeable stretch that is necessary for alleviating the pain associated with plantar fasciitis.

We believe it is detrimental to lift the big toe and engage the windlass mechanism unless it is in conjunction with a rocker bottom sole. The Healing Sole provides this essential combination.  

Dr. Meredith Warner designed the heel of her flip flops to offer structural support with our high-density, proprietary EVA foam footbed while still allowing for the appropriate amount of compression on the most sensitive area of the heel. The heel’s compressible section targets the most painful area, where the plantar fascia meets the heel bone.

This combination heel was chosen because while plantar fasciitis does seem to benefit from cushioned footbeds, a completely soft and cushiony footbed is not very productive for overall foot health in the long term. Firm, structured footbeds have been proven more practical for a long time, maintaining healthy and strong foot function.

Further, a shoe that is the same density at the heel will apply the same pressure to the plantar fascia as to the rest of the foot. By utilizing a variable density technology, The Healing Sole can allow for a normal heel strike during gait while still providing cushion to the plantar fascia’s attachment point.

Dr. Warner took the best of both worlds when creating the combination heel.

Our clinical trial saw 80% of participants report a significant improvement of pain and function after wearing The Healing Sole flip flops. 96% of participants said they would recommend the flip flop to friends and family too. We have continued to see a similar rate of success with our customers! Our anecdotal experience and positive responses to our flip flop’s ability to reduce foot pain have been deeply gratifying.

We are excited to see so many people finding relief with The Healing Sole since they launched in 2015! New styles continue to be released, but our Original flip flop remains the most popular option with our customers.

If you are interested in trying the Original flip flops for yourself, order today with our 30-day satisfaction guarantee.