Neat Feat Men's Zori Sport Orthotic Slip-On Sandals Flip Flop

I've recently moved into a new apartment with hardwood floors, and as a runner with his fair share of foot issues (historically plantar fasciitis, and lately some Achilles tendinitis) hardwood floors just don't mix with my problematic feet. Finally, I decided I've had enough and sought out some supportive (i.e., orthopedic or orthotic) sandals to wear indoors. After surveying my options, I settled on four sandals from Amazon, representing the major brands in the space:* New Balance, with their PureAlign flipflop ($35)* Vionic (Orthaheel), with their Tide sandal ($65)* Spenco, with their Yumi flipflop (I bought cork & black) (~$45-50)* Neat, with their Zori sandal ($40)What is an orthopedic sandal? These are sandals for folks who tend to be overpronators—folks with low or flexible arches that collapse, allowing your foot to roll inwards. For these people, the typical flat sandal does not offer sufficient support and may actually injure one's foot. So, orthopedic sandals tend to be built for stability with a more substantial and rigid outsole, built with a deeper heel cup (to better align your foot tissue under your heel), and of course, built with a substantial arch hump to better support your foot's arch. People that find relief when using insoles or orthotics in their shoes will find themselves right at home with sandals like these.So in each category, I'll rank the relative place of each sandal, from first (best), to the worst. For a control, I'm also comparing the sandals with my Crocs "Prepair" slide, which was marketed as a "recovery" sandal, but is pretty flat and has little to no arch support whatsoever. Okay, onto the evaluation!----PRICE1) New Balance PureAlign2) Neat Zori3) Spenco Yumi4) Vionic TideNot much to say here, other than that the New Balance is the clear winner on price.MATERIALS/BUILD QUALITY1) Vionic Tide2) Spenco Yumi3) Neat Zori4) New Balance PureAlignThe build quality of the sandals pretty much fell in line with their price. The Vionic Tide featured a nice leather strap, with a soft comfortable liner. At the other end of the spectrum, the New Balance PureAlign isn't shabby, but it feels closer to a typical flipflop you might buy at a local convenience store. The strap, while not uncomfortable, is the most stiff of all the straps—clearly made with not as premium materials. And the footbed is not as soft as the other sandals. Also of note: I bought the "cork" and regular version of the Spenco Yumis, thinking the cork version was made with a similar material to Birkenstocks. Unfortunately, as far as I can tell, it's simply EVA form with a cork pattern/design on it.WEIGHT (weights are for a single mens size 11 sandal)1) Spenco Yumi (174g)2) Vionic Tide (239g) *tied*2) New Balance PureAlign (239g) *tied*4) Neat Zori (244g)I weighed each of these sandals (one foot only) on my scale. Here, the Spenco Yumis really shine. They are featherweights compared to the other sandals, and they really disappear on your feet. The Neat Zoris feel quiet substantial and when pulling the sandals out of their boxes, they definitely felt like they would be the heaviest.ARCH SUPPORT1) Vionic Tide2) New Balance PureAlign3) Neat Zori4) Spenco YumiThe arch support is really the key feature in orthopedic sandals like these, and there was surprising variation. Of course, personal preference varies as to how much "support", or "intrusion" one wants in a shoe, and it's also a matter of acclimation, as many may find an arch that pushes back into their foot to be uncomfortable at first. The Vionic Tides had tremendous arch support, with very little give. You will notice the arch pushing back on your foot. I'm used to rigid insoles in my running shoes, but even then it took me wearing the Vionic Tides for a bit to acclimate to their unyielding support. Once I did though, they felt fantastic and really prevented my foot from rolling in.The surprise contender was the New Balance PureAlign which also offered impressive arch support, though there was more "give" to the arch. Someone looking for good support, but dislikes the intensity of the Vionic Tides may find themselves right at home with New Balance. The Neat Zoris offered reasonable arch support, but the arch design of the sandal means that there can be a lot of flexing of the sandals' arch, so it definitely gives way a bit under weight. The Spencos were rather disappointing here. I would say that they offer more support than the archless Crocs, but not by much. In addition, the arch support is rather flexible, and gives way under foot rolling.COMFORT AND OVERALL RANKING1) Vionic Tide2) New Balance PureAlign3) Spenco Yumi4) Neat ZoriThe Vionic Tide is the most expensive sandal here, and for me, it ends up taking the crown. If you're looking for and can tolerate outstanding arch support, this sandal is comfortable with standout materials. My only complaint is that the straps on the Tide are quite loose, and the sandals can easily slide off my feet (I almost tripped once). There are other Vionic sandals with an identical sole but adjustable strap, and they are already on their way to me. If the adjustable strap solves things, then those will be the sandals I stick with.The honorable mention goes to the New Balance PureAlign. They are the cheapest sandal here, and though it shows from the build quality, the New Balances have them where it counts: great arch support. And again, though the materials are not as nice as its competitors, they are still a comfortable sandal. Those looking for a recovery sandal with great arch support on a budget will love the New Balances. These are a great value..The Spenco Yumis were a frustrating pick. I really wanted to like them, and I had expected that they would be the ones for me. They have really nice build quality, and even though the cork model isn't real cork, they are still a very, very comfortable sandal. I loved how light and invisible the sandals felt. The only problem is the mediocre arch support. Folks looking for a nice recovery sandal and don't need a huge amount of support may be a home here, but I ultimately couldn't choose these for my needs. Also of note: the Spencos are the only sandal with a metatarsal hump/pad, so if you need that in a sandal, check these out!Finally, the Neat Zoris come in dead last. These sandals just really didn't do it for me. First, they are heavy clunkers, and even though they aren't that much heavier than some of the others, the outsole is thick and not really flexible, lending a feeling of greater weight... which gets me to the fact that they were weirdly flexible in other ways. Walking in them, my feet felt like they were fighting the movements and shapes of the Neat Zoris with every step. The toe area is quite dramatically curved up, and so with each step, I felt my toes flexing the toe area. Moreover, the arch had a bit of flex/give to it that was noticeable with every step. Some people on Amazon seem to love the Neat Zoris, but for whatever reason, they just really didn't work for me at all.

I bought these on recommendation of my podiatrist to help with plantar fasciitis pain. I bought my normal size and my only complaint is the toe thong was a little snug when first wearing. That said, it didn't stop me from wearing them as much as I could possibly get away with. The high arch fit my high arch PERFECTLY! The first time I tried them on my foot pain immediately went away. I have stretched and iced and NSAID'd myself silly for over a month and putting these on was the first time I had no pain at all in months. I plan on getting another pair soon, hopefully the brown pair will be in my size soon. If you have PF pain, these are absolutely worth the money.

I do not have any foot issues like some of the other reviewers. I have lived in flip flops for 20+ years and at my age...sigh...decided it was time for some added arch support. It did take a few days to get used to the higher arch and the overall bulky ness of the shoe. They aren't heavy, just bulkier than the type of flip flops I usually wear.They sizing guidelines from the company are downright brilliant. They suggest you draw an outline around your bare foot and follow the measurement guidelines in the description. They were spot on and fit great. My only suggestion would be a wider range of style options.

Several years ago, I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. In addition to this, my arches are almost completely flat. Because of these two conditions, walking or standing for long periods of time can be very hard. Every morning, I wake up with pain in my heel because of the plantar fasciitis.Well, I did, anyway--then I bought a pair of these sandals. I've tried multiple orthotics and inserts, molds made especially for my heel, my arches, etc. I've spent hundreds of dollars on sneakers made for people with issues like mine. While they certainly help, nothing has been more transformative than these Zori sandals. I wear these every day; when I get up in the morning, I slip them on. I take them off to shower and when I'm leaving the house. During times I would normally be barefoot, I wear these. They train my arches and reduce pain: my heels no longer ache in the morning; I don't feel that familiar slow ache in my arches when I walk, and I'm completely pain-free.My first pair of Zori sandals wore out after 1.5 years of wear. Considering how inexpensive they were, this was a great deal. I waited a few weeks before ordering my second pair because I was wondering if my feet had improved because of the sandals, or on their own. The pain returned after about a week: it was the sandals that were keeping my feet in good shape. I went ahead and ordered a few more pairs, because I know that as long as I have these, I'll walk better, faster, and without pain.As for wearing them: they're cool to the touch; my feet don't sweat in them. They have a decent grip on the bottom. Obviously, you don't want to go running on ice in them, but they're not slippery at all. The thong part of them is a sturdy but lightweight cloth; it doesn't irritate the area between my big toe and second toe like other thong-style sandals. I can wear them all day without feeling uncomfortable. Unlike other orthotics that hurt while your feet get used to them, they worked pretty much right away, too, which is nice.I know that this sounds a little bit melodramatic, but these sandals have made such a big impact in my life that I really want to give them the credit they deserve. For the first time in years, I can take long walks in my neighborhood; I don't wake up in pain in the morning, I can exercise longer and more effectively than before. I no longer have to make up excuses not to walk across campus to get lunch with friends, and I don't take the bus or car short distances when I can walk instead. If you have plantar fasciitis or low arches, please try these out and see if they work for you.

I need good arch support and a deep heel cup to help alleviate pain from plantar fasciitis and these came recommended after a Google search. In terms of fit be sure to follow Neat Feat's sizing guide (where you measure the distance from your heel to the tip of your big toe) and you should have no trouble. These are good but in no way the perfect, ideal sandal for me. I currently use a sandal with excellent arch support from another company (rhymes with "Borthaheel") and these Zoris match support fairly well. Where it falls down a bit is in the heel cup - it's a bit shallow compared to other manufacturers, like that well-known German company (rhymes with "Kirkenstock"). It also is not as cushioning as the "Borthaheels" which can aggravate the PF if walking in them for extended periods of time. Will I keep them? Yes. They're fine for around the house use (where we have hardwood floors) and the cost is much less than other manufacturers. Overall, I'm fairly pleased with them.

Love these. I'd always bought the flat Quicksilver flip flops. Getting older, I realized I needed some more arch support, especially if I'm walking around in them for a while. Since buying these, I haven't had any pain in my plantar fascia, no matter how long I'm walking with these. My new go-to flip flop.

The footbed itself is very nice, fitting one size to small, so I ordered one size up and it fits well, however the foot strap is designed for very large people, way to large, practically step right out of the saddle. so unable to wear them. Gave it a try but they simply won't stay on the foot the strapping is so large. Otherwise it would have been a perfect candle I think.

This is my second pair I bought , only pair of sandals I can wear with my severe plantar fasciitis. Really helps with the high arch , worth every penny because can't find any other brand with such high arch .Note though sizes are not true to size always order up my first pair I realized that and this pair I bought 1 larger - fixed the problem:)

I bought a size larger based on other reviews saying it fit small. In my case, the size larger (12) was in fact too big and I should have stayed with my normal shoe size (11). As mentioned in other reviews, the straps are quite wide across the flip flop making a very loose fit indeed for a normal foot width.

I was very much against dropping $60 on a pair of flip flops. But i'd do it again in a heartbeat. These are incredible! I suffer from plantar fasciitis, and these are arguably comfier than my $650 orthotic insoles

These sandals offer ZERO arch support. They look like they have arch support, but as soon as you wear them, they flatten out into a pancake.Don't waste your time and $$$

i have a flat feet and this is the perfect sandals for me. it is quite loud whenever i walk on wooden floors though. comfortable to wear. good design

Good support. Comfortable. Fits smaller than they should be. Only complaint is they last half as long as Superfeet... but theyre at least half the price.

These sandals replaced a pair which I had for a number of years. Very comfortable and terrific if you have foot pain in arches, planters, etc. They are the only sandals which I've fund on the market which you can wear all day and still feel comfort. Easy to clean too.

The reviews I read said they fit a bit small so I ordered a size larger and they fit perfect. I only wear flip flops in the summer and they haven't blown up yet. Very comfortable. They're wearing well.

Ordered these as a gift for a friend that has very sensitive feet and he loved them.

These are about 1 size too small for the listed size ....They look to be made well and feel comfy but are too small

Like shoes very much, good fit very comfortable.........Will likely by more

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