Looking for the best running shoes for plantar fasciitis?
Here’s a podiatrist’s top shoe recommendations and tips on what to look for.
Plantar fasciitis happens when the band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot becomes inflamed.
Dr. Daughtry explains that the plantar fascia helps support the arch.
Your first line of defense: Wearing the right shoes with the right amount of arch support.
Youll also want to ensure the shoes are comfortable (check out thesemost comfortable running shoes).
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist, foot surgeon, and the executive board treasurer of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society.
The less the heel drop, the flatter the shoe, Dr. Daughtry explains.
She says the standard heel drop in most running shoes is 10mm.
Stack height
This measurement refers to the amount of cushioning material between your feet and the ground.
Most shoes will list both their forefoot stack height and their heel stack height.
Though it depends on what youre used to.
What are the best running shoes for plantar fasciitis?
And if you oughta, you’ve got the option to add in somearch support insolesor custom orthotics.
Heel height:1.5 inchesWeight:9 ozColors:6
Overall, Dr. Daughtry says that shoes alone will not solve your plantar fasciitis.
Most patients need a variety of severaldifferent treatmentsto completely resolve their pain.
Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist, foot surgeon, and the executive board treasurer of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society.
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