The 17 Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis and Other Foot Pain

Anyone who has felt a stabbing, tender pain on the bottom of one or both feet knows that plantar fasciitis is no joke. It’s a common overuse injury, but one that can greatly interfere with daily life, says Mike Rushton, DPM, co-founder and medical director of Forward Motion Orthotics in St. George, Utah. “When the plantar fascia gets sore, it hurts badly because it’s always under pressure,” he explains. “If you have a tennis elbow it’s easy to say, ‘Don’t play tennis,’ but with plantar fasciitis you can’t take a break from standing and walking.” The plantar fascia is a ligament that originates at the heel bone and spreads throughout the bottom of the foot, attaching to the toe bones. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the area becomes inflamed from overuse. Too much pressure leads to tiny microtears in the fascia, causing inflammation, says New York City-based podiatrist and head of Universal Footcare Neha Pathak. Anyone from athletes to more sedentary people can experience plantar fasciitis, which is usually most painful close to the heel. “People who are really active are likely to get [plantar fasciitis], but so are people who are overweight, who lose weight quickly or have flat feet or high arches” says Rushton. “Even one

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