Recommended products for foot health and recovery

No. These are general suggestions our providers often make, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. If you have foot or ankle pain, a wound, numbness, or a condition like diabetes, please book a visit. Your Evolve Health provider will tell you which products, if any, fit your situation.

Yes. As an Amazon Associate, Evolve Health earns from qualifying purchases made through the links on this page. You pay the same price whether you use our link or not, and the commission never influences what we recommend. Our providers chose these items because they use and trust them in practice.

No. Each item is an example of a product type that works well for many of our patients. Similar products from other brands may be just as good. If you are unsure, bring the product or a link to your next appointment and your provider can weigh in.

Look for a firm heel counter, a cushioned midsole, a roomy toe box, and a sole that bends at the ball of the foot rather than the middle. The brands listed here are consistent choices for support. Get fitted in the afternoon when feet are slightly larger, and ask your provider whether an insert or custom orthotic should go inside the shoe.

Most people tolerate them well, but supplements can interact with prescription medications and some are not appropriate for people with kidney disease or other chronic conditions. Talk with your Evolve Health provider or pharmacist before starting anything new.

Many foot-care products, braces, insoles, and mobility aids are eligible expenses under health savings and flexible spending accounts, and some require a letter of medical necessity from your provider. Eligibility rules vary by plan, so check with your plan administrator before you buy.