To find the best sneakers for plantar fasciitis, we asked podiatrists to tell us what to look for and avoid when choosing a pair that could support your foot during many types of physical activity. It’s basically a go anywhere and do anything sneaker-and it works for just about everyone. It has a firm midsole, so it won’t bend or collapse under your weight, and it’s even received The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance as a shoe that promotes good foot health. It comes in a range of both men’s and women’s sizes, slipping on with ease, and has the perfect balance of comfy yet responsive cushioning to protect your feet on impact. We also like that the Arahi 6 can be used for nearly any kind of physical activity, whether that’s running, walking, training, or even working on your feet all day. But the Arahi 6 ultimately gets our pick thanks to its extreme stability: designed with a firm, J-shaped frame that prevents overpronation (or rolling in) of your foot while you move, the Arahi 6 targets one of the most common causes of plantar fasciitis and keeps your foot locked in place (comfortably) during physical activity. It’s hard to choose between all the cushy, comfy Hoka sneaker varieties and, truth be told, most of them would probably be comfortable for just about anyone with plantar fasciitis. We researched more than two dozen popular sneakers with arch support to see which ones offer the most comfort to the plantar fascia while you’re running, walking, training, or just going about your busy day. It’s also important to consider the fit and structure of your sneaker, as well as choose the right type of sneaker for the kind of activity you’ll be doing (i.e. “Wearing a shoe with proper arch support is extremely important in reducing the pull of the plantar fascia muscle to its heel attachment,” Sidney Weiser, DPM, Founder of Quality Podiatry Group, told Verywell Health.īut good arch support isn’t the only thing to keep in mind when choosing a sneaker for plantar fasciitis, our experts emphasize. This means choosing sneakers with firm arch support, deep heel cups, and a lot of extra stability built in to prevent pronation, or excessive rolling, of your feet while you move (a type of strain that can cause plantar fasciitis ). Hands down, one of the best things you can do to prevent or treat plantar fasciitis is wear supportive shoes.

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