Naot
Naot Elios
Cushioning
moderate
Support
neutral
Heel Drop
nullmm
Widths
Medium
Clinical Score
A composite score built from condition match, construction integrity, APMA verification, and fit range for Diabetic Neuropathy.
Moderate Clinical Fit
Static score, not personalized. Take the Shoe Finder quiz for a recommendation matched to your specific answers.
Get My Personalized MatchWhy the Naot Elios Works
Naot's own site tags this as APMA Accepted, but it does not appear in the actual APMA Seal Database - not asserted here as apma_accepted
Removable cork and latex footbed
1.5-inch slip-resistant polyurethane sole
Outside zipper plus laces for adjustable, easy on/off fit
Hand-sewn Strobel construction
Conditions This Shoe Helps
Expert-matched for 2 foot conditions.
Plantar Fasciitis
low matchRemovable footbed confirmed on manufacturer spec sheet. Naot's own site labels this APMA Accepted, but the shoe does not appear in the actual APMA Seal Database, so no APMA claim is made. Feature-based only.
Learn about Plantar FasciitisDiabetic Neuropathy
low matchThe outside zipper and the laces work as two separate adjustments for foot volume that shifts across the day, and the footbed still comes out entirely to fit a custom orthotic underneath.
Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy
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