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The Best Supportive Flip Flops and Sandals for 2020

With the warm weather arriving, most will be looking to purchase new summer footwear. 

While looking for something stylish is important, I recommend finding a sandal with good support as well. 

If your footwear has no contour or support, the body’s foundation is weakened. In turn, this can place increased stress on different parts of the body.  

Activestyle PT has researched and found FIVE styles that will give you continuous support throughout the summer. 

#1 – Vionic Women’s Bella ll Sandal

This sporty, casual sandal has a lightweight, shock absorbing midsole with built in orthotic that hugs the arch. Vionic footwear holds the APA seal of Acceptance Award. It comes in a variety of colors to compliment any outfit. 

#2  Fit Flop’s Lulu Leather Sandal

These sandals are amazingly comfortable, stylish and versatile! 

The Lulu features an upper leather triangular vamp. The ergonomic midsole is made of triple- density microwobbleboard for improved shock absorption. A classic fit for those limiting themselves to one pair this season. 

#3 – Birkenstock Gizeh Women’s Sandal

The high quality material of this Birkenstock sandal is gentle and comfortable on the skin. The Gizeh features a rubber sole post with adjustable vamp strap. Birkenstocks are known to keep feet happy with their contoured arch and cork midsole. 

#4 OOFOS Women’s OOlala Post Exercise Active Sport Recovery Thong Sandal

After several hours on your feet or following intense exercise, these sandals will give your muscles and joints the recovery they need. OOfoam is lightweight and absorbs 37% more impact than traditional foam. The contour of the sandal helps cradle the arch and allow for more natural motion. These sandals are a great investment for those suffering from plantar fascitis. 

#5 Vionic Pepper Sandal

This super stylish wedge sandal offers adjustable straps for a secure fit. The cork footbed is biomechanically designed to properly align the foot and body.  The deeper heel cup offers added stability for the foot. Perfect sandal to dress up any outfit.