The Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis, Tested and Reviewed
Best Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis – After a year of testing, we recommend these supportive pairs.
ABEO MXV Shift Metatarsal at Amazon ($120)
Best Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis – Having a solid set of sneakers is key to be able to enjoy everyday life with plantar fasciitis. From the moment we put the AVEO MXV Shift Metatarsal sneakers on to test them, we fell in love with them. Not only did they fit perfectly, but they also were extremely light and comfortable, without causing any chafing or blisters. We especially appreciate that the heels of the shoe are slightly elevated, while the grip on the back of the shoe keeps your foot stable.
Product Details
- Shoe Type: Sneaker
- Sizes: 6 to 11 (women’s)
- Widths: Medium
- Materials: Knit upper, EVA midsole, rubber outsole
- Heel drop: Not listed
Orthofeet Coral Stretch Knit Shoe at Amazon ($100)
The Orthofeet Coral Stretch Knit shoe is about as close to a custom sneaker as you can buy, thanks to the inserts that allowed us to customize the fit. The insert can act as a kind of booster for your arches, if you need it. We also appreciated the stability of these shoes and how they supported our feet and ankles.
Product Details
- Shoe Type: Sneaker
- Sizes: 5 to 12 (women’s)
- Widths: Narrow, medium, wide, and extra wide
- Materials: Knitted upper, fabric lining, rubber outsole
- Heel drop: Not listed
On Running Cloudflyer 4 at On-running.com ($170)
During testing, these On Cloudflyer shoes put a spring in our step. The extra grippy sole serves a dual purpose of providing stability and cushion. Wearing these springy yet supportive shoes left us feeling energized and ready to go. Not once did we feel hindered by our plantar fasciitis. We could do what we wanted and then some.
Product Details
- Shoe Type: Sneaker
- Sizes: 5 to 11 (women’s)
- Widths: Medium and wide
- Materials: Recycled content, polyester, helion foam
- Heel drop: 10 mm
WalkHero Wide Toe Box Shoes with Arch Support at Walkhero.com ($69.85)
These Walk Hero shoes fit like a glove, and we immediately felt the cushion and support in the arch in particular. And that feeling only got better as we took our first steps in these shoes. Plus, these shoes provided ample room for our feet to breathe and our toes to move—yet didn’t compromise on stability in the process. Our knees, ankles, and feet felt fully supported. The editor who tried these is also a CrossFit instructor, who spends a lot of time on his feet. Even while doing squats, he noticed less pain in our knees and improved form, as these shoes allowed him to stay on his heels with no pain.
Product Details
- Shoe Type: Sneaker
- Sizes: 8-13 men’s, 5-12 women’s
- Widths: Narrow, medium, wide
- Materials: Mesh, leather, foam, rubber
- Heel drop: 8 mm
Vionic Tokyo Sneaker at Zappos ($43)
When it comes to shoes for plantar fasciitis, we were impressed with the arch support provided by the Vionic Tokyo sneakers. The shoe did a great job not only supporting the arch of our foot but also providing counter pressure that helped ease our plantar fasciitis pain. What’s more, our heels felt like they were being hugged by a cushiony pillow. This combination of arch and heel support results in a one-two punch in defeating plantar fasciitis pain.
Product Details
- Shoe Type: Sneaker
- Sizes: 5-12 women’s
- Widths: Medium, wide
- Materials: Mesh, rubber, EVA
- Heel drop: Not listed
ASICS Gel-Venture 9 at Amazon ($75)
Out of the shoes we tested, these Asics Gel-Venture 9 shoes were some of the most form-fitting, comfortable shoes we tried. Not only did they fit perfectly, but our feet did not slide around at all. Plus, our heels remained secure and well supported.
Product Details
- Shoe Type: Sneaker
- Sizes: 5-12 women’s
- Widths: Standard
- Materials: Synthetic and rubber
- Heel drop: Not listed
