The healing shoe! I have Plantar Fasciitis, and my son purchased your flip flops and said I should try them. He also said they are made in the USA unlike [other shoes]. I now have 8 pairs of Okabashi shoes in every style, and my plantar fasciitis is all gone. When I feel a twinge in my heel I just slip on my Okabashis and Im as good as new! Thanks… you have changed my life!
- Anonymous

I have plantar fasciitis and was told not to wear flip flops....until I found Okabashis. They provide the support I need and all the colors I had previously collected in the flat (bad!) flip flops. I have both the flip flops and slides styles. Other than at work, these are the shoes I wear all summer. I recommend them to folks all the time.
– Anne Arbor, MI

After having cortisone injections for plantar fasciitis, my doc put me on to these shoes - the relief was immediate. I wear them all the time; they are the only things I can actually wear that do not cause me pain! My friends thought the straps on the top were leather so that was a bonus as well! I now own several pairs in a variety of colors. Love them.
– Relieved, Asheville, NC

I live in Indiana, but I wear my Classic Flip-Flops every day (indoors, of course)!! They are the only shoes I have found that keep me plantar fasciitis pain free. When they become dirty and smelly, I just toss them in the washer and they come out looking and smelling brand new!!! I love that!
– Fort Wayne, IN

Supportive Contours

Superior arch support and a heel cup promote proper alignment of the feet and spine. This can minimize strain on the knees, hips, and back and result in pain relief from several ailments. A toe rest prevents feet from sliding forward, allowing a more sure-footed step.

Reflexology-Inspired Massage Beads

Tiny Massaging beads are strategically placed across the foot-bed of each shoe to stimulate different areas of the sole. This component of our shoe design is based on the principles of a Japanese practice called Reflexology. The beads add another element of full-body comfort while promoting better circulation. Learn more about Reflexology.

Signature Microplast™ Material

Microplast is a specially formulated, patented, recyclable blend of plastics that is far more durable than the plastics used in other, similar shoes and sandals. Our material is unique in that it is soft, flexible, non-slip, odor-resistant, dishwasher safe, and contains an anti-microbial agent. Learn more about our material.

ACA Endorsement

Our customers aren’t the only ones who think our product is great! In 2006, Okabashi merited an endorsement by the ACA (American Chiropractic Association). It is now the only footwear brand to carry this endorsement as a testament to the comfort and value of Okabashi’s products. Learn more about this endorsement.