Wearing supportive flats instead of high heels increases your stability making it less likely that you'll fall or twist your ankle. Supportive flats offer better stability when walking on almost all types of surfaces when compared with heels.

Dongguan, China Since we own and operate our sustainable factory in Dongguan, China, only the Rothy's family - and no other manufacturers - touch our shoes during production.

We believe in doing things differently. At Rothy's, we know there's a better way to do business, and it starts by putting the planet and its people first. That's why we transform eco-friendly materials into wardrobe staples that look just as good as they feel.

Rothy's is an American direct-to-consumer company which designs and sells shoes and accessories. Rothy's was initially founded in 2012 and launched in 2016 by Stephen Hawthornthwaite and Roth Martin as a women's shoe company in San Francisco.

Not quite. Genuinely flat shoes, like flip-flops, are also not the best type of shoes to wear every day. Since they lack any kind of heel or ball support, wearing them daily can lead to all sorts of foot problems, including a collapsed foot arch, a precursor to flat feet.

Why You Shouldn't Wear Flat Soled Shoes: Prolonged Use Can Lead to Health Problems

• Thin, unsupportive soles that provide no arch support.
• Narrow toe boxes that crowd toes/squish toes together.
• No ankle coverage to lock-in your heel, causing slippage and shifting.
• No arch support means an unsteady gait.

But she isn't the only fan of the brand: Gwyneth Paltrow has been an early supporter of the sustainable label, and Mandy Moore, Isla Fisher, and Emma Roberts are among the many other famous fashionistas who've also been photographed donning Rothy's shoes.

About. Stephen Hawthornthwaite is the Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Rothy's, a sustainable lifestyle brand transforming recycled materials into modern shoes and accessories for all.

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Flat shoes with minimal support will cause your Achilles tendon to work harder to keep the shoe on and the feet in alignment. This can lead to soreness in your Achilles tendon and your calves which are working harder to support your feet.

Much like the pain that can occur from walking around in high heels, flat shoes may not be the most supportive option when standing all day. A shoe with a bit of a heel can prevent your foot from occasionally or constantly rolling inwards and can help minimize impact.

Flat shoes are practical and much more versatile than heels, they're also a safer option in poor weather. Wearing flat shoes with a low heel will likely be far more comfortable than high heels or extremely flat shoes.

Rothy's shoe styles Rothy's makes six types of flats: The Flat, The Point, The Point II, The Square Mary Jane, The Point Mary Jane, and The Square. Their four types of loafers include The Loafer, The Almond Loafer, The Driver, and as of recently, The Lug Loafer.

And, following in the (ultra-chic) footsteps of stars like Emily Ratajkowski, Kristen Bell, and Lily Collins, I recently added Rothy's washable sneakers to the mix. I first noticed the understated, effortlessly cool sneakers when EmRata rocked them in New York City in August.

Rothy's mission is to provide sustainably made, stylish shoes that are comfortable enough to wear all day long. All of our shoes are made from recycled materials, and they use a low-waste manufacturing process.

9 Rothy's Alternatives [Shoes Like Rothy's but Cheaper, More Comfortable, or Just Something Different]

• Allbirds Tree Breezers.
• Vivaia Shoes.
• Birdies Shoes.
• Sketchers Cleo.
• Vessi Weekend Chelsea.
• Geisswein Eco Pointed Ballet Flats.
• Frank Mully Ballet Flats.
• Clarks Carly Hope Flats.