7 Best Sandals for Achilles Tendonitis (2026)

Best sandals for Achilles tendonitis, recommended by a Michigan podiatrist

Quick answer: The best sandals for Achilles tendonitis have a slight heel (a small heel-to-toe drop), firm arch support, and a cushioned, shock-absorbing footbed that takes strain off the tendon — OOFOS, Vionic, and Hoka recovery sandals lead here. Avoid completely flat sandals, which overstretch a sore Achilles. Achilles still sore, even in supportive sandals? … Read more

Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment: The Misdiagnosed Cause of Heel Pain

Heel Nerve Pain Baxters Hero | Balance Foot & Ankle

Quick answer: Baxters Nerve Entrapment affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM Board-certified podiatric surgeon | Balance Foot … Read more

Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.