Find the best sandals for comfort and foot health at Balance Foot & Ankle Specialist in Michigan. Discover expert tips on choosing supportive footwear
Birkenstocks help one type of flat foot and overload the other — but the two types are nearly impossible to distinguish by appearance alone. A podiatrist’s 60-second flexibility test correctly identifies which category you fall into.
Podiatrist recommends shoes for plantar fibroma that minimize pressure on the arch nodule. Find footwear and insole modifications to reduce plantar fibroma
You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what barefoot running shoe benefits means and what actually works. Call (810) 206-1402 for a same-week appointment at our Howell or Bloomfield Township office. Quick answer: Barefoot Running Shoe Benefits Fake2021 Update … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 You are in the right place. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains exactly what how to fit shoes means and … Read more
Quick answer: The best men’s orthotic slippers have a contoured footbed, firm arch support, and a supportive sole — Orthofeet, Vionic, and OOFOS lead — so your feet stay supported at home, which matters for plantar fasciitis and flat feet. Skip flat, unstructured slippers; look for a removable insole if you wear custom orthotics. Medically … Read more
The best women’s orthotic slippers recommended by a podiatrist — with arch support, cushioning, and wide toe boxes for plantar fasciitis and diabetic feet.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · Balance Foot & Ankle · (810) 206-1402 Last reviewed: May 2026 ✅ Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM — Board-Certified Podiatrist · Last updated April 6, 2026 Podiatrist Recommended Running Shoes for Every Mile Podiatrist Men’s Running Shoes (Best Arch … Read more
Most mens sandals fail plantar fasciitis because they have arch height but no shank rigidity — the foot collapses mid-stride no matter the arch profile. Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the 4-feature test that actually predicts whether a sandal will relieve or worsen heel pain.