In order to put your best foot forward this summer and avoid heel pain, it’s worth investing in some new summer sandals. The warmer weather brings out popular styles such as toe post flip flops, wedges, flat strappy sandals and a whole range of colours and materials. If you are flat footed, then you may find it difficult to find summer shoes that support your feet, or even be unsure on which summer sandals would be beneficial for you.
Lunar have a big range of summer sandals to choose from, perfect for going on holiday or the warmer weather at home and summer events. Let’s take a look at what will be the best summer sandals for flat feet, and why.
What Are Flat Feet?
Flat feet essentially occur when someone has a fallen foot arch so the entirety of their foot touches the ground. Flat footed people can either have a full flat foot arch, or a very low one, meaning the whole of the soul of the foot is in contact with the ground or the shoes they are wearing. It is a common condition, and can sometimes have a physical impact on how you walk, similar to narrow feet.
How Sandals Can Provide Support To Your Feet?
The right sandals for summer can help to support your feet especially if you are flat footed. Many have specific features that make them more comfortable for the wearer, as well as benefiting your foot shape and subsequently your posture. When the weather is warmer your feet are likely to swell more, so sandals are a go to for most people to keep your feet cool, but there are additional features you should look for if you have to consider your flat foot shape too.
Arch Support
Choosing sandals with proper arch support, or adding an arch support insole can really help those with flat feet as they will help to keep your feet muscles and joints in the correct position. If they aren’t in the correct alignment then they’re likely to be affected by the weight and impact of walking in a negative way, which could cause you problems and pain.
Adding strain onto areas of your feet that aren’t used to it can be uncomfortable and affect the way you walk too. Adding in the supportive arch, or choosing sandals with this feature can help alleviate these problems and be much more comfortable.
Cushioned Soles
The soles of your sandals can play a big part in how comfortable your feet are, and how much support they get. Cushioned soles are vital for those with flat feet so that they absorb some of the impact and force that occurs on the sole of your feet when walking. Although it may be tempting to go for the soles that feel the softest, what people with flat feet benefit from the most are firm, built in proper arch support on the sole, or supportive insoles that can be added in.
This additional support will help to distribute the weight and the impact on the bottom of your feet, so that you are less likely to develop pain.
Heel Cups
Heel cups are another tool that you could add to your shoe to help counteract the effects of flat feet, however if you are wearing sandals then it will depend on the style of them if these would be appropriate. While heel cups help stabilise your feet, you would need to wear sandals with a closed heel, which you may not wish to do in the summer.
Our Best Summer Sandals To Provide Support For Flat Feet
When it comes to choosing summer sandals, especially if you have flat feet it is important to consider where you will require the support, as well as the type of sole and therefore style that will be the most beneficial and comfortable for you. Lunar have a huge range of options so there's bound to be a pair or two for you.
Tide Orange Leather Sandal
The Lunar Tide Orange Leather Sandal is an ideal choice for flat footed women this summer. Not only is orange the colour of the season, the side buckle style is on trend too. Features like the slip on style make them easy to get on and off, and the strap positioning means there is extra support over the foot arch. Lastly, they have a memory foam insole for that extra support.
Mariella Pink Beaded Sandal
Sandals for flat feet can be just as beautiful, as proven by these gorgeous pink Mariella beaded sandals. New to Lunar for the summer, they have an elasticated slingback ankle strap for additional support and stability, and that will adjust if your feet swell in the heat. Not only that, but they have a padded insole for extra comfort. These are ideal for long summer days without compromising on style.
Lerma Velcro Sandals
If walking is a hobby of yours then there’s no reason that flat feet should stop you in the summer. Naturally you will want a cooler option than walking boots, so supportive sandals such as the Lerma Velcro Sandals are an ideal alternative for the heat, if you’re going to be walking for some distance. They have a padded leather insole with mesh inserts for air flow, to keep your feet cool and comfortable, and can be worn for walking holidays or beach holidays. The velcro strapping on these comfortable sandals keep the foot in place and allows for more supportive wear, as this sits over the foot comfortably.
Are You Interested In Our Sandals For The Summer?
If you are interested in finding a pair of comfortable yet fashionable shoes that will provide you extra support and comfort, take a look at the full range of women’s sandals available from Lunar online.