text: I recently came down with plantar fasciitis after going barefoot around the house for 18+ years as a stay-at-home mom and wearing just socks indoors in the winter. I was completely clueless as to how harmful this could be! Although I was quite disappointed to give up the cute Eliza B and LL Bean flip flops I wore doing errands, I'm very happy to have found a comfortable and stylish brand that is actually good for my feet. This is the first pair of orthopedic shoes I've ever bought in my life, and I'm happy they don't have the clunky, grandma look I expected. This particular Vionic style is not quite as comfortable as the Vionic/Orthaheel Tide Black Floral flip flops I bought on Amazon--I must say I like the textured footbed better on the Tide Floral flip flops better than the tan suede on the Selena. cushioning. (I wish all footbeds were black or made of a stain-free material because suede and other materials in lighter colors end up getting dirty and looking grungyover time.) Overall, I do wish the heels were a bit softer and more cushion-y; however, I trust that the company knows what it's doing and that they are soft enough to provide the necessary Stretching exercises combined with rest, not going barefoot for 8 weeks, and now the addition of these Orthaheel flip flops 2 weeks ago have decreased the pain and improved my condition which I've heard can take a long time to heal. (I normally wear a size 9, so that's what I bought. They fit fine with a little extra room after the toe--wonder if I could wear an 8.5 in this brand; however, not sure if these even come in half sizes.) I'm not into metallics or flashy things, so I really like the subtleness of the metallic pewter snake print which just seems a little dressier than some of the more casual styles.