@JeremyCherfas yeah, most sandals and "thongs" are honestly pretty terrible biomechanically for feet. Exceptions exist but diabetics in particular need to be really careful! I'm the same- sandals and poor footwear have contributed to similar issues
Just to add to the general comments, with shoes that simulate the shape of the bare foot I guess it depends on what feet are already like - as someone with flat feet who does heaps of walking and standing at work, has a dodgy knee, I'm prone to plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammer toes, calluses, etc. You'd have to have a pretty biomechanically normal foot to begin with.
I wear Redbacks (a kind of work boot) with half length arch support and slight heel rise which works pretty much perfectly for me. Every foot and need is different of course!
// @matigo @jextxadore @hazardwarning @larand