Plantar Fasciitis is a condition when the Plantar fascia which is a flat band of connective tissue stretching between the toes and heel bone is strained, painful and weak. It causes pain in one or both the heels following periods of ling walking, running and standing.

Tips when choosing footwear  for Plantar Fasciitis

• Proper Fit of the shoe is the foremost criteria while buying a shoe for runners and recreational joggers or walkers to prevent and support Plantar Fasciitis.
• Pronation is a condition when the feet roll inwards while running or walking. Excessive pronation is one of the major causes of Plantar Fasciitis. The trained staffs of a brand shoe shop cans analyses the degree of pronation in a person’s foot and help in choosing the correct model that will effectively correct the pronation.
• Plantar fascia is a ligament that supports the longitudinal arch of the foot. The development of Plantar Fasciitis indicates weakness of the arch that requires extra support. This will prevent the strain on the ligament. A shoe with a good arch support and cushioned sole will help people suffering from Plantar Fasciitis.

Special orthotic shoes

There are several brands of shoes designed specifically for reducing the pain of Plantar Fasciitis. Plantar Fasciitis shoes are convenient, can reduce pain and are now being made in a number of styles. Many orthotic shoes feature special cushioning designed to lessen heel pain, but remember most them do not resolve the pain. They are very expensive and may not be affordable for many. These shoes do not have an appealing visual appearance. The normal shoes can also be modified instead of buying orthotic shoes.

Plantar Fasciitis Shoe Inserts

Modifying the existing shoes with inserts specifically designed for Plantar Fasciitis can be a major financial savings and it will also maintain control over the choice of footwear.

Plantar Fasciitis shoes can be a good solution for many situations, but the most important deciding factor  to use an insert or not should be finding a product that meets ones sense of style, budget and will actually help in giving relief from heel pain.

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