Hi, I am a little desperate for good shoes and am so confused… I have just been diagnosed w/ Plantar Fasciitis…

If you have flat feet + PF, you usually don’t want super high arch support OR super soft shoes. You want stable cushioning + mild support. Good options to look at: * ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 (best overall stability) * Brooks Glycerin GTS 21 (softer but still supportive) * Saucony Guide 17 (lighter/mild support) * New Balance 860 v13 (good balance) Avoid super soft “marshmallow” shoes long-term — they can actually make PF worse. PF is very individual, but the goal is support + stability, not extreme arch 👍

I’ve found great relief with brooks ghost max. Tried other types of shoes within the brooks line but the ghost max is what works best. Hokas killed my feet! But for others it works. It’s really trial and error. What works for one might not work for another.

I love my berkinstock sandals and wear them 24/7 finally got some shoes. This has stopped the pain but I do have to have my in house sandals on all the time in my house

As your plantar fascia heals, some arch support is a good idea. I would switch shoes up every couple hours if you can. I always have a second pair of shoes in my car. Look for wide toe box, not wide shoes per se, just something that gives toes room to move. Topo has different styles, check their website. Altra as well. New Balance even has some shoes with a decent toe box. Avoid Nike, too narrow. You can add a basic arch support if you get shoes without. Check Superfeet or Aetrex gentle arch supports. If you need some extra stability, Brooks Addiction or Brooks Adrenaline. Switching between 2-3 of these shoes throughout the day would be helpful. Soft tissue therapy: google “active release technique near me” for a certified therapist. This helps with to adhesions and scar tissue. Graston or IASTM along with this is helpful. Maybe the therapist you find does both. Clinical sports massage therapy in calves, hamstrings, hips, peroneals, IT band to help reduce tension.

You can use this pf relief insole with flat feet. https://lvnta.com/lv_QWga45A1CEwxpBPbYv

I get the same thing. I buy inserts with different arch/heel support and they hurt. I still dont know!

I’d recommend getting the custom inserts from podiatrist. Then you will have the arch support you need. I started wearing kuru sandals and they have a lot of built in arch support but you will need to buy orthotics. I use the custom ones and the PF inserts from Dicks Sporting goods and they help a lot. I also have flat feet.

Go for sneakers with a wide toe box. Avoid narrow shoes. I wear Brooks Ghost shoes.

I’m the same I can’t find one pair of shoes I can wear all day without pain if I have anything with arch support it hurts then sets of my heel pain a lot of people are saying brooks ghost but I have them and they hurt my arch I prefer flat shoes but then my feet ache as they get fatigued it’s a mind field.

I felt so much relief from stretching my hamstrings, calves and lower back. I tried buying inserts, shoes and using a ball to massage. But I couldnt walk from pain. Now I can walk. The more I stretch, the better I feel. Hopefully you all get relief soon!

It's a journey. Been spending hundreds on shoes for the past 7 years. I not really sure what's good for flat foot though. I guest you just need to test it all...

Birkenstocks. They make all kinds of just make sure you get ones with the cork footbed. Read the specs on each style. Great support and mold to your feet over time Arizona sandals are my fav.

I have ultrasound guided cortisone injection in one food and wear Bondi 9. I have thickness on the end of the plantar near a spur on the heel, it’s not a cure and doesn’t last but I do get relief for a few months but still have to be careful and don’t go bare foot. It’s very debilitating. Don’t let your guard down and look after it. Good luck.

I went to a certified pedorthist foot and anjly Specialist. By the time I had gone to him,I had tried almost every insert,shoe,shot,and 3 different podiatrist. The Arches foot care takes pictures of the way I walked and imagines of my foot pressure while walking. Those two images convinced me that I would never have healed because of the way I threw my feet out while walking and not straight through the first toe next to the big toes. So these inserts are correcting my issues. Always wear shoes and socks plus don't exercise on cement. I don't know if I'm making sense here or not. One more thing,I wear socks with individual toes, ( Amazon)so my toes aren't pulled together aggravating my 15 month plantar fasciitis. Ugh! I am walking in my backyard which has no cement. Good luck everyone, this is a journey for sure.

Look up Dr. Angela on YouTube - she has a list of good shoes. Hokas are NOT on the list….

I have found switching out footwear 3 to 4 times a day helpful. I usually start the day with Revs sandals (revs.life/), then into Asics Gel-Nimbus, Orthofeet, or a variety of other footwear including toe shoes. I always use a TENS unit on my bad foot before going to bed. Good luck.

Look into some Plantar socks. I wear mine 24/7 except when I shower. After 4 days I feel some relief. I’m hurtin.

Can your specialist not recommend what shoe will work best for you?

I’ve found relief from barefoot or zero drop shoes. I’ve been using them for a couple years now and my pain is gone

Go to a podiatrist that has a shock wave therapy machine. It’s the thing that ended up curing me. He has me in brooks adrenaline shoes and had me order inserts from Upstep online

Give the Hokas a try. Buy a few pairs to rotate. Those have made a big difference to me.

Athletes foot have machine that measures your foot and they will show you which shoes match your size, width, instep, gait etc. Went there yesterday and I was very impressed

Reposting my original post again… hope it can help you. I’ve struggled for almost 3 years with PF and have tried EVERYTHING (PT, taping, heel cups, insoles, walking boot, foot slings at night, chiropractic, icing, tennis ball rolling, acupuncture, cortizone shots, red light, dr anglea, new mattress… the list goes on) and nothing was working and I was desperate. I then ended up seeing an orthopedic surgeon, who did and MRI and told me both feet had tears and spurs and surgery was my best option at that point. But my body and something inside me decided that was not my best path forward. So I researched and found videos and tried a bunch more things. I now understand better what a tear means, what thick fascia means, how the fascia works and how it’s connected to everything in our bodies and that we can heal our bodies if we listen to what they need. I stopped listening to all the outside noise and went inward. And I never went back for surgeries. I’m happy to report that in the last several months I’ve found more relief than I ever have with a combination of these things below. Calf massaging sleeves, 2 times a day for 20 minutes. Neuroball, a few times a day for 10-15 minutes working on pressing into the ball and letting your fascia meld and create space in your foot for better circulation. I work my toes upward pressing down, the ball of my feet, my arches and my heels. There are exercises online. I also use this ball by sitting on the floor and working it up and down my calves to create space and decrease tightness in the fascia. I also do the some of the stretches in these videos linked below as well as clam shell (with band) for hip strengthening. The hips are a huge part of this issue for a lot of people. It’s not a foot problem, it higher up the kinetic chain issue that manifests in the feet. This ball is awesome. I’ve probably tried close to two dozen different shoes (zero drop to various stack heights and everything in between) and the only shoe that has helped is Topos. I was in Altras when my issue started and for months I could only wear padded slip ons but they wee preventing my feet from moving correctly and strengthens the intrinsic foot muscles. So I transitioned to Topos for a while and then as I got pain under control, back into Altras. (Brooks, Birks, Hokas, Altra that everyone recommends could not help me, nor Dr Angela’s protocol either.) For a lot of people who have severe (acute) pain in the beginning trying to go into barefoot wear or zero drop is not the initial answer. You must work up to it. I use castor oil and dragon balm alternating on my feet every night with socks. One last thing since last posting, I’ve added this ‘foot corrector’ tool to my routine - pricy but worth it. I have gone from literally crawling on my knees to the washroom in the mornings with pain often at 9-10 to now my pain level being between 2-3 most days, as I continue to stretch calves, strengthen intrinsic foot muscles, regain mobility in my hip flexors and strengthen my lower body. I hope something here can help you. Good luck!

Altras

Brooks for sure ! I wear the ghost max I’m on my 3rd pair. Hoka made my feet hurt more.

The moment slides have saved me! I can now walk 4 miles with TRIPLE MAX Ion. They make shoes just for PF!

Do any of you have tarsal coalition in addition to the plantar fasciitis?

I don’t have to much arch and this shoe works for me very well !

I purchased plantar fasciitus insoles on Amazon and they help immensely in my tennis shoes. I have to swap out shoes daily, but the stretches, heated soak or massager and frozen water bottles, work amazing for me.

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