Canadians working from home continue to stay ‘on the job’ while sick Kolczycki said a common condition people are experiencing is plantar fasciitis — which causes pain in the bottom of the foot and the heel, and is often caused by extra pressure and not a lot of foot support.“When we like to throw on things like sandals or flip-flops or even slippers… sure, it gives our feet a little bit of comfort, but it doesn’t do anything for the support on our feet,” he said.“Places like our heels have to start compensating to make it better, so we have to help our feet out and get them into a little more support.”As for Crocs, Kolczycki said in the podiatry world, he would usually say “no Crocs ever,” but he understands people’s desire for comfort.