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Orthaheel Tide

5 1,024 Reviews
  • 5 stars
    76%
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  • 3 stars
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  • For comfort and support that is as constant as the Tide, get this lovingly-constructed sandal from Orthaheel®.
  • Woven polyurethane upper with sporty appeal is stylish and ultra-comfy.
  • Soft woven toe post and foam-lined strap ensure a secure, comfortable fit for all-day wear.
  • Podiatrist-designed, biomechanical orthotic footbed with deep heel cup stabilizes, supports and realigns the feet back to their natural position.
  • Lightweight, flexible medium-density EVA midsole absorbs shock to reduce stress on the feet, ankles and knees.
  • Durable TPR outsole with wave-patterned tread provides traction to maintain your confident stride.
  • Care: Wipe off with damp cloth and air dry.
  • Clinically shown to help relieve common causes of heel pain or plantar fasciitis, and knee pain related to over pronation and flat feet.
  • Recommended by Dr. Andrew Weil.
  • Received APMA Seal of Acceptance. Click here to view Seal.
  • Click here for a visual display on how the Orthaheel product can align your foot and leg.
  • For further information on the benefits of Orthaheel footwear, please visit our Zappos blog: How Orthaheel Can Help You
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 7 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8, width M. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Developed by Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli, Orthaheel® footwear is designed to help restore the natural foot function and well-being with every step. Our feet were designed to walk on soft, natural surfaces like soil and sand. Yet today we spend most of our time standing, walking and running on unnatural, hard surfaces. Unnatural surfaces force the feet to roll over to gain contact with the ground, which flattens the arches. The flattening of the arch can disrupt normal knee function and hip alignment.

This loss of our "footprint" has resulted in a variety of pain and injuries affecting not just the feet, but the entire body. The Orthaheel mission is to help people reclaim their natural alignment to enable their feet, ankles and knees to function as they naturally would. With men’s and women’s silhouettes ranging from flip-flops, slides, slippers to even lace-up sneakers, Orthaheel offers an array of styles that will keep you comfortable and aligned on any adventure you choose.
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75% Felt true to size
  • 4% Full size too large
  • 16% Half size too Large
  • 75% True to size
  • 4% Half size too small
  • 1% Full size too small
88% Felt true to width
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95% Excellent arch support
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Customer Reviews

Orthaheel Tide

Average rating is 5 out of 5 from a total of 1,024 reviews.

Top Positive Review

14 people found this review helpful.

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Finally, a sandal with serious arch support. I wore Mephisto Helens faithfully until they lowered the arch support, and Birkenstocks, while cute, just cause flareups of my plantar fasciitis. Finally, a true orthotic sandal in a flip-flop! I'm so glad Zappos is carrying these. I have a medium-high arch and high instep, and wearing these is such a pleasure. I've found that I need firm arch support to have any chance of beating plantar fasciitis pain, but I still want cute shoes! These are perfect for summer and provide excellent support for hitting the NYC sidewalks. Plus, the patent leather strip is cute, and the soles are very grippy. I am getting these in several colors. I also wear them around the house to keep my feet supported. Thanks again for carrying these Zappos - you have my business as usual!

Read more » « Show less February 28, 2011 by ELIZABETH B
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Top Critical Review

3 people found this review helpful.

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This flipflop was very painful within seconds. I am a seasoned flip flop wearer but the piece between the toe drew blood. I do not know how comfy the sole was because within 5 minutes the toe strap peeled my skin, also not too cute or a bit mannish. Dr. Weil endorses these...shock.

Read more » « Show less April 3, 2011 by Susan
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14 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:4 stars!
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Finally, a sandal with serious arch support. I wore Mephisto Helens faithfully until they lowered the arch support, and Birkenstocks, while cute, just cause flareups of my plantar fasciitis. Finally, a true orthotic sandal in a flip-flop! I'm so glad Zappos is carrying these. I have a medium-high arch and high instep, and wearing these is such a pleasure. I've found that I need firm arch support to have any chance of beating plantar fasciitis pain, but I still want cute shoes! These are perfect for summer and provide excellent support for hitting the NYC sidewalks. Plus, the patent leather strip is cute, and the soles are very grippy. I am getting these in several colors. I also wear them around the house to keep my feet supported. Thanks again for carrying these Zappos - you have my business as usual!

I'd also recommend: Superfeet, Aerosoles, Halflinger, Merrell

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  • ELIZABETH B - customer
  • from NYC
  • February 28, 2011
10 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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You'd think there isn't a whole lot of difference among various flip flops, but you'd be wrong. I got a pair of Orthaheels based on various reviews here on Zappos, and I'm so glad I did. I normally wear MBT (rocker bottom shoes), but when I'm puttering around at home, I used to just wear regular slippers and sandals. Inevitably, my feet would start getting sore or tired, and it turned out it to be due to the sandals not having any support in them. Since I've switched to Orthaheel sandals, I've said good-bye to foot pain! I even actually pack these when I travel. It's a few extra ounces, but being able to walk around in my hotel room with arch-support sandals makes life so much better.

I'd also recommend: MBT

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  • Lani T - customer
  • from Northern California
  • November 1, 2011
10 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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Got these in black. Expensive for a flip-flop, but well-made and very supportive (and cheaper than chiropractic). Shiny black makes it a little dressier than normal flip flops. Took about a week to break in the uppers. Bottoms are very supportive & I am already feel my feet, knees and back realigning (I got plantar fasciitis after being pregnant). I normally wear a 7.5 and got these in an 8, so I'd say order up if you're a half size.

I'd also recommend: Bjorn, Clarks, Josef Siebel

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  • Anonymous - customer
  • from Birmingham, Al
  • February 19, 2011
7 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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Orthaheel makes my feet feel supported better than any other footwear! With this order I will have 5 pairs in 5 colors. They are my slippers and everyday summer footwear. Having experienced strained arches and heel pain I can honestly recommend them.

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  • Anonymous - customer
  • from pleasantville, new york
  • February 28, 2011
6 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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Excellent selection of this product line, and size choice. These sandals (flip flops) run big order 1/2 size down. Wish the pricing could be competitive, but shipping and speed of delivery makes the difference with Zappos.

I'd also recommend: Only this one, I've tried others, if you have a high arch this is the only one I've found that hits in the right location, after you figure out their sizing.

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  • Roni A - customer
  • from San Diego, CA
  • December 5, 2011
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