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. ___ 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 therap...
A decade ago, I had very painful plantar fasciitis. Since then, I've had other foot pain, including gout and now wonder if it's all from Psoriatic Arthritis. The pain in your heel from Plantar Fasciitis is debilitating. It feels like a knife sticking into your heel when you walk. Well, there is hope. It might take a while, but the pain will improve. Treatments for plantar fasciitis include stretching, physical therapy, ice, massage, and sometimes cortisone shots.