Update: 2023: I still go to the New Balance outlet for my sneakers. I think I have actually only worn New Balance for about 15 years. Find ones with good support. Your feet should feel like they are walking on clouds. Also, be sure to replace them often. I get new ones at least twice a year because the support doesn't last forever.
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Foot pain is so common that there are stores that are exclusively dedicated to helping people find the right shoes. If you are in pain from Plantar Fasciitis, also known as a heel spur, wearing supportive shoes is very important and may be the key to relief for you.
Many people had recommended New Balance sneakers. I wore them faithfully and changed them every few months. However, it wasn't until I went to a store dedicated to helping people with bad feet and had a professional fit my sneakers that I finally was able to find relief from the pain. This shoe change was also done in conjunction with physical therapy and ice, so I'm not sure how much impact that one change had, but together all of these things helped me to get pain free after almost 2 years.
I also had to pay for it. While the previous pairs of sneakers I would buy on sale for $40 to $50, this last pair I paid $150 for. I've never in my life paid that much for a pair of shoes, but I think it was well worth it.
I'm not a medical professional, I am simply sharing my own personal experience, but what I was told that if the sole of the shoe can bend or flex, there's not enough support if you have plantar fasciitis. I was wearing my crocs all the time, and everyone kept telling me how bad they were for your feet.
good luck!!
Many people had recommended New Balance sneakers. I wore them faithfully and changed them every few months. However, it wasn't until I went to a store dedicated to helping people with bad feet and had a professional fit my sneakers that I finally was able to find relief from the pain. This shoe change was also done in conjunction with physical therapy and ice, so I'm not sure how much impact that one change had, but together all of these things helped me to get pain free after almost 2 years.
I also had to pay for it. While the previous pairs of sneakers I would buy on sale for $40 to $50, this last pair I paid $150 for. I've never in my life paid that much for a pair of shoes, but I think it was well worth it.
I'm not a medical professional, I am simply sharing my own personal experience, but what I was told that if the sole of the shoe can bend or flex, there's not enough support if you have plantar fasciitis. I was wearing my crocs all the time, and everyone kept telling me how bad they were for your feet.
good luck!!