Worst Shoes For Plantar Fasciitis
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- Dr. Angela shares the best and worst shoes for plantar fasciitis.
I’m Dr. Angela and I’m “The Plantar Fasciitis Doc”. If you have this debilitating condition, here are my top 3 recommendations.
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I have a lot of personal experience both with PF, and with foot-shaped and minimalist shoe brands. I will say, I think your advice is good for when PF is in REMISSION and there's not a lot of pain. In that case, building strength through natural movement can help stave off future flare ups. But if someone is just trying to get through long, painful days on their feet and/or waking up with daggers in their heels, then good arch support is necessary, along with stretching, pressure/massage, heat, etc. Once you are through the worst of it then yes, working on strength through less shoe is great.
I agree. Thanks for the comment. In my program, I recommend a slow progression to minimalist footwear. The first type of shoes I suggest are Altras. They are considered a "transitional" shoe. They are zero drop and wide toe box, but have moderate cushioning.
Oh, then Altras will be good for my neighbor; he said he's 'transitioning'; I hope they match his purse... @@theplantarfasciitisdoc
@@theplantarfasciitisdocOrthotics from podiatrist helped me get through the day but never fixed my arch and my feet always hurt a lot.
When I got barefoot shoes it fixed my right foot arch but not my left. I watched a video showing how to use KT tape on the bottom of foot. It took me awhile to figure out how to tape it just right, and then months of taping my foot to allow plantar fascia to finally heal. You pull the tape taut (not completely but i think 50% taut) before applying so it allows freedom of movement but keeps you from overstretching plantar facia.
Your right treat first. Never had this crap before. Can stress bring this on?
I doubt stress affects it. What helped me was exercise, stretching, and and hot water foot baths. @@raindancer3330
Thank you so much! Looking forward to learning more!❤
More to come! Dr. Angela
A very insightful video.
Thank you!
Thanks for the info in plain English, ma’am. You mentioned to stay away from shoes that keep your foot from pronating. I was wondering what is going on anatomically…good or bad…when one has a foot like mine that tends to under pronate. I’m also bow legged.
I have not had plantar fasciitis type pain. I have been wearing NB 928 with good results over the last four years. Anyway, I’d be honored to hear your comments.
The magic word she said in the very beginning was "weak" feet. Weak muscles. Barefoot style shoes are the best and doing exercises for your feet and ankles. They take a while to get used to, but they work. You foot actually uses it's muscles to support you. When the shoe provides all the support, you lose your foot strength. I love my barefoot shoes, especially when walking/running. In short, she's right. But that's not what shoe companies want you to hear. Unfortunately, neither do most doctors.
Thanks for sharing this, Diana!! 😃
Agreed, I’m a massage therapist. I work in luxury spas on marble floors and have worked in my vibrams for 15 yrs, never had any foot issues. I wear them as often as I can, and if I can’t, I am in extra wide pull on cowboy boots.
I run, walk, ride, shovel poop, everything but go in public in my vibrams. I don’t wear them in public because I like the safety of boots when around other people. With horses we have a saying “No hoof, no horse”. It’s the same with people, if your feet aren’t healthy your overall health will deteriorate.
Thx to a beachy upbringing, Ive always gone barefoot in the house. For the outside world, me and my high arches love Danskos and Sanitas. These clogs help me remain stable, supported and super comfortable without all the extra cushioning. Been wearing them almost 20 yrs, have no foot problems. My sports medicine doc gave them high praise when i went to see him about a knee injury and strongly encouraged me to keep wearing them.
Hey Dudes.... try em. I stand for long periods of time,these are gold.
Very helpful, thank you!
You're welcome!
Great info! I had PF, and it went away after switching to Altra for running and minimalist shoes for daily wear. My feet haven't been this strong since I was a little kid.
Love this! The most common cause of PF is wearing ill-fitting footwear that narrows at the toe. Dr. Angela
I've had pf and ball of foot pain for over 30 yrs, I finally found altra olympus, within one week my feet feel better.
@@wandacollins9437. I just looked that brand up. They are basically what the doctor was saying NOT to wear.
Altra’s for the 2nd year now. Came off using Hokas. Yesterday’s 17 mile Walk/run beat my heel up but the next day it’s like someone turned off the pain switch. I do have to use orthotics with a troft due to fibromas on the plantar fascia. I enjoy listening to your posts!!!!
Thank you, Dave! Yes, transitioning to footwear that actually fits our feet is a game changer! So happy to hear you have found relief! Dr. A
😊@@theplantarfasciitisdoc
My culprit was leather telemark ski boots, that exerted tear stress to the bottom of my foot, the condition was sustained by foam Crocks. Saviour was frozen water bottle for bi-hourly icing, new ski boots and the trash can for the crocks.
Thank you!
I'm 69 year old and run 10 miles week. I have loved wearing HOKAs the last 3years. I love the extra cushion for my knees and hips. I have never had PF. Additionally, I have noticed having several shoes to switch day to day wear is helpful. I worked in an ICU for 30 years as an RN, so wearing GOOD shoes was a must.
Thanks for sharing! Congrats on a successful career and a healthy running regimen. Dr. Angela
Why would someone who's never had PF watch this video?
@@turdferguson3475Good question.
@@turdferguson3475 Thanks for your constructive contribution.
Dear Dr Angela
Your videos are a guiding light . Please guide about exercises and food to eat and avoid . Want to get rid of PF completely..
Regards
Thank you. Great questions. I provide the exercises in my free guide. I also recommend the Mediterranean diet and drinking tons of water. Take a look at my guide and let me know if you have questions. Dr. A
www.theplantarfasciitisguide.com
Yes, totally agree, my PF flared up again when I wore my old-style raised heel shoes and boots, managed to get some barefoot zero drop trainer shoes and what a difference. Get those heels down!
Yep! Thanks for the comment! Dr. A
Thank You🔥I Like The Xero’s looking to get the Prio
I had PF for a while. Switched to minimalist running shoes and my arches strengthened significantly. My arches are now a lot deeper and really strong. I now run in regular wide toe box shoes. Will occasionally switch to minimalist when I feel like the need is there.
I love to see this. Thanks for sharing. Dr. Angela
Great advice and after 15 months of pf, I find your advice to be succinct, accurate and very easy to follow.
I have found it necessary to stop doing most of my other exercises for different parts of my body because there's enough to do to fix my kinetic chain all the way from my big toe to my pelvic floor
Thank you!
I thank you angela.because.this altra shoes is so comfortable so good.I thank. You somach.
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Thank you doctor! Your hair is on point! 😊
Thank you
I really liked & appreciated this video, especially how she wasted no time in getting to point, no theory & a lot of useless mombo jombo. She went directly to the point of this is bad, and this is what’s good.
Excellent, thank you ! 😊
Thank you!
300+ km/month of running in foot-shape shoes for the last 9 months and no sore feet whatsoever. One of the most important discoveries in my life, albeit so late (40+).
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Impressive video and a Doctor who actually supports zerodrop. well said video
Thank you!
Thank you so much Doc for this valuable info. I am in severe pain from this condition. Now I realise the actual problem. I am a nurse, & I wear shoes for long 13 hr shift. Also other shoes I use.
May God bless you Doc.
You are very welcome! I hope you have some good shoes as much as you are on your feet! I will share my Approved shoe list below. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-recommend-shoe-list
from Cyndi
It will be one year in Nov. that I switched to vivos. My old regular sneakers feel so weird and bad that I've given all of them away. My feet are stronger and that has improved my balance. I'm 88, so every improvement helps.
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Once you transition to shoes that actually fit your feet, you can't go back! I love my vivos. Dr. Angela
Finally…..thanks doc. I had to stumble through this on my own after increasingly painful bouts of plantar fasciitis, sciatica, and lower back pain….#1 Don’t give up…keep up the fight to pain free. Besides getting the zero/barefoot shoes learn to walk correctly…it takes patience. Think of initiating hip flexors to pull leg (it is different than pushing leg out) and landing on ball of foot, not the heel. The stride is shorter, but your posture improves. Also, work on straightening out your feet as you progress. I’m working on improving my biomechanics and have had no pain in the chain ( feet, legs, and lower back since doing this). Do it everyday, you’ll forget and revert to bad habits, but it is the incremental change in habit over time that you want to focus on.
Also, I only want to wear my wideboxed to, barefoot, and zero shoes…my others are collecting dust.
This doc is the kind of doctor all should aspire to be like! Good luck and God bless you!
Thank you, Billy!
Ryka brand shoes are specifically for a woman’s foot. Narrow in the heel and wide in the toe box.
many thanks
Yes! This is what I’ve discovered after years of PF. I wear Altra Riveras for my running and “minimalist” flat for my other shoes. Also foot strengthening and stretching.
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I've transitioned from custom orthotics to wide toe, minimal arch support shoes such as Topo, Altra, etc. At age 59 I'm proud of the work I've done on my feet with exercises, toe spreaders, going barefoot in the house, etc. I bike, hike, walk or xc ski every day. After a summer of hiking and biking I did 14 hours of tree work in our back yard...cutting down alders, chipping, walking on roots. Unfortunately I put on an old pair of Keens to do this work and ended up with plantar fasciitis in one foot. I'm devastated as we are leaving tomorrow for a 3 week trip to Colorado to hike and bike. I think I can bike comfortably but can you comment on that? With a stiff sole only?
The question is... now that I'm injured in one foot I'm told by one provider to wear supportive shoes in the house/all the time... so I tried my wide toe box shoes with soft rubber custom orthotics (PRI) and doing walking on my toes/scrunching toe exercises and stretches...massage, etc. After watching your video I changed to my Altra shoes that have a small arch support/zero drop and my feet feel a little better. What do you think is best for flareups? Do you recommend Voltaren or Advil, ice? Some PT's have said to "baby" my feet and not do much and another PT told me to go for two 20 minute walks a day (even if I feel discomfort)...I'm so confused.. Pain alternates from the medial muscle attached to the big toe (R side of the arch) and the left side of my foot. I don't have heel pain in the morning but there is a small spot on the medial side of my heel that I can feel. It feels tight but not painful. Thank you so much for your suggestions.
I’m sorry this is happened to you before your trip. There are shoes with a wider toebox that also have cushioning for your discomfort. Altras would be a good recommendation. It may be too late for you to get those before your trip. There are also hiking boots and cycling boots with wider toe boxes. I will continue to wear your orthotics until you get back. Then, you can start the strengthening and mobility protocols. Dr. Angela
With replacement hip,ceramic ankle and knee surgery,,the heel pain is extreme,,wonder if there is any hope with so many issues after 30 years of construction work a n d years of contact Martial Arts.
I feel your pain. It sounds like myself the best advice I can personally give you is use the middle path on everything you do for your feet ! stretch don’t overstretch walk down over a walk and sometimes push the limits but for a very short time then take it slower for a couple days basically what you’re trying to accomplish. Is a healing response small amounts of barefoot, walking on concrete actually helps big-time Then, where is supportive shoe for the rest of the day and so forth?
Any recommendations for dress shoes, for women for work. Non tennis shoes.
@snowbike8032 the same thing happened to me! It was Keens that injured my left foot and caused this horrid pain I've been dealing with for seven straight months. I wish I'd never listened to advice to "support my feet" instead of continuing to wear the barefoot shoes I was used to.
Zero drop shoes make sense ONCE your PF is under control. You need to support the PF during this process. Calf, PF stretching and insole arch support for me with a very high arch.
Totally agree. I recommend a "transitional" shoe first. Thanks for your insight. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-recommend-shoe-list
@@theplantarfasciitisdocwhat would be some good transitional shoes you would recommend?
I’m going to try this. I’m trusting your advice. I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis for the last two years. I’m scheduling my next doctor’s appointment as I watch your videos. I’m a schoolteacher who walks and stands all day.
Download my free guide. get a pair of Altras for prolonged standing, and begin the strengthening and mobility protocols in my guide. Let me know if I can help. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
Finally finally finally!!! I went through at least 4 different pairs of sneakers trying to resolve heal and arch pain! I was told to always have arch support since my feet over pronate blah blah, but I noticed that while working out, the arch support made things worse. I bought the Xero shoes and it made a difference instantly. Thank you for your videos!
Yes!! It's a barefoot shoe revolution! Ha! Dr. Angela
Going from drop shoes to zero, caused my plantar fasciitis. Due to the stretching, from my higher forefoot angle.
Yes, that can happen. The transition must be VERY slow. Let me know if I can help. Dr. Angela
VivoBarefoot brand is expensive, but so comfortable. 👌🏽
Agree on both!
PF for two years. MUST wear shoes all the time bc of type2 diabetes. Tried so many shoe brands and styles. Skechers for the win with non custom orthotics from podiatrist. Just bought a pair of Skechers reggae sandals for vacation. Zero pain, able to walk all day!
Thk u so much for this video. The comments by people were helpful to me too. I have skinny feet so I need padding with the arch support for now. I overdid some exercise months ago and have had to change my ways. Recently bought bigger shoes which helped. Duhh! Am attempting to heal away the Morton’s Neuroma. I will see if u have put out a video on that. I subscribed.
Ahna. 👏👏👏
Thanks for subscribing. Many people with MN have great results with this program. Get a pair of wide toe box shoes (Altras), begin the foot strengthening protocols, use the fascial release technique every 2 days. Let me know if you have questions. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
I lived in shoes matching your description for years - camper, waldviertler, and vivo barefoot. The resulting plantar fasciitis was so bad that I now have bone marrow edema. I don’t believe this model applies to everyone.
I would absolutely agree. Sometimes, footwear is not the cause of plantar fasciitis. However, in most cases, poor footwear creates the condition. You may consider looking at other causes such as calf tightness or ankle immobility, or gait issues. Thanks for your comment. Dr. Angela.
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc thank you, I’ll talk to a foot specialist (once I find the right person!). My gait is certainly problematic; I had custom insoles to correct knocking knees as a child (not very successful) and I now have knee and hip issues (mild dysplasia diagnosed this year, bursitis, cysts, old ligament damage, severe meniscus and cartilage damage) that my hip orthopaedist thinks stem from the foot. But it’s a chicken and egg situation… and I’m still waiting to be offered a management strategy beyond “stick to front crawl and don’t walk or cycle too much”. I just want to be able to walk and carry things again without pain, I’m only 36 😬
Let me know if I can help! Dr. Anglea
Also, using minimalist shoes without transitioning to a forefoot strike or midfoot strike will lead to PF and potentially other issues. Heel-strike is only compatible with heeled and/or heavily padded shoes.
@@phillipp1399 maybe this is my problem…
I’m flat footed and a severe pronator and I suffer from a lot of foot pain even wearing Brooks and custom orthotics. I am getting worn down physically and mentally from battling this my entire life.
Brooks have a narrow toe box and elevation of the heel. They are contributing to your PF pain. Take a look at my free guide for strengthening and mobility protocols. Dr. Angela
www.DrAngelaWalk.com/freeguide
I have been wearing orthothtics for 22 years due to pronation and tight calf muscles. I have been wearing wide toe box shoes but now my top half of feet are getting wider extremely difficult to find shoes that fit. I cannot afford to buy any more expensive shoes. Is it too late to slowly remove orthothtics after 22 yrs?Im 43.
Can you pls do a video on how to remove orthothtics gradually and are there any patients/scenarios who should not remove orthothtics? It is so confusing we are getting different advice from health professionals.
I found someone who explains and teaches!!! THANK YOU *work as a transporter at a hospital and farm all day...my feet scream by the end of the day...As a 69 year old woman ask me if I'm EXCITED to get the right shoes!!!
Thank you! Let me know if you have questions. I'm happy to help@ Dr. A
I have been dealing with foot pain due to long hours of standing , for many years . And for the past couple years I started wearing Xero shoes ( Most affordable of the minimalist shoes ) . Then this summer after too many hours on my feet on concrete , my heels would hurt ...now I switch to a more padded wide toe shoe , for a few hours ...then if possible take a break on grass with bare feet where I really spread my toes and even do some grabbing exercises with my toes which seems to really relief the pain , and newly I try to engage my toes while I walk . Thank you for your video , I feel confirmed in my findings and journey
Thanks for sharing! Appreciate you watching!
I am thinking it will take a long time and a lot of pain to reverse the effects of wearing footwear which has the effects you describe. People will need to be careful with Altras. You cannot just start wearing them after wearing high drop running shoes for years.
Great point. Thanks for sharing. A slow transition is important. I should mention that in my video. It can be a shock to your feet. However, the change is so important and necessary for real correction in your feet. Thanks Again for the comment. Dr. A
You are 100% right. I have never heard a foot doctor be truthful and say what you said because they count on damaged feet to make money. 2 painful years and it took 2 weeks to fix it once I switched. It was a miracle.
I don't think it's just about foot doctors wanting to make more money. Some just don't know better because so much of the literature up until now (and shoe companies) keep saying that more support and more cushioning can only be good and help. I used to have PF, but not anymore. I am always barefoot in the house, and I wear Xero and Splay shoes as much as possible when outside. They are so much more comfortable.
Totally agree! Thanks for sharing this! Dr. Angela
@@sergeboivin566 I’m not so sure, mine was in the business for decades and never brought it up. When I did my own research I found out immediately. Tell me that they don’t know, I say bologna. There is no financial incentive to mention it, but he sure did have a great selection of specialty shoes with custom insoles.
Wore Converse shoes for better part of a year working on concrete everyday and developed plantar fasciitis according the podiatrist I saw, shoes and boots with a heal cause little to no pain after 30 year on concrete.
I have PF. I wear Hokas with an inlay, very comfortable. Also the extra cushioning gives me extra height and lots of space for my toes . At home Birkenstocks are very favourites.
A podiatrist told my friend with plantar fasciitis to wear only Saucony brand.
Saucony‘s are too narrow at the toe and have elevation of the heel. I do not recommend this brand. Altras are a game changer for PF. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. I’m happy to help. Dr. Angela.
I found them very helpful some of us need a heel .
Funny, shoes like the ones you describe, because I was wearing them on a concrete floor up to 16 hours a day, made my feet far sorer than running shoes you describe as the worst.
I can see how that would create soreness. I good shoe option for you might be Altras. They are widest at the toe, but have more cushioning. Thanks for the comment. Let me know if I can Help! Dr. A
Me too! I stand and walk all day on a cement floor at my local hardware store. Zero shoes, my favorites really hurt! I need padding!
Altas we’re OK as long as I got new ones at least once a month. I work at a hardware store I can’t afford them.
Then I moved to working crocs… The ones nurses are wearing. Very wide toe bed. They worked really well for about the first seven months. I replace them with the same shoe and I can’t believe how much firmer they are. I have high arches and with the new crocs, I am not walking on my arches. Once they get mushy, they are not good.
I will report back after doing your protocol for a while. I have been stretching my calves, etc. and the pain has persisted for six months.
@@sh-zm7xl Please do. Let me know if I can help along the way. Dr. A
@1JJONES could it be that standing 16 hours on concrete is just too much for you? I recon it doesnt matter what kind of shoe you are wearing thats just too much time standing. Listen to your body change the environment not the shoe and meanwhile try to stick to as close to nature as you can. Pay atention to what you eat, sleep, ground, breath and reduce overall inflammation. But most of all try to change your life and not the shoes. There is no thing that you can buy that will fix things your body Will fix it if you listen.
Thank you very much!
You're welcome! Dr. A
Thanks for the response. I have been wearing Brooks addiction gra and has helped. First I wore pressure relief prosthetics because I couldn't walk. I switched over to viva minis to spread my toes. I know u don't believe in insoles, but this has halved my transition to no insoles. Hoping things get better.
Yes, I'm not opposed to wearing insoles while you are starting my program and strengthening your feet. As your feet get stronger, consider transitioning out of them.
Growing up I wore Buster Brown shoes. They had a built in arch and wide toe box. As I became an adult I continued to wear shoes with an arch because they came that way. Sometime around 20 years ago you couldn’t find a shoe with an arch unless you purchased orthopedic shoes or an orthotic. I blame plain unsupportive shoes on my planters fasciitis! The healthy shoes described here did not sound like a good idea to me. If I happen to find a deal on any of these I’ll give it a go and follow up with a comment!
Try the Altras. I am a strong advocate. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc Thank you for taking the time out to respond to this! I will try the Atrás!
After watching your video I am very confused. I no longer have Plantar Fasciitis. My podiatrist advised me to wear New Balance 990v5 or 993 shoes. Both these models are NOT the foamy, squishy, overly cushioned type shoes. They are very supportive with moderate cushioning. I wore them with Powerstep Pinnacle insoles, again as podiatrist suggested. It took some time, but pain went away completely. I also did some exercises, like rolling my foot over a ball or frozen water bottle. Last year, I developed a case of Insertional Achilles Tendonitis, from overuse of my tendon. I had rapidly increased the time and distance of my daily walks and overdid it. Too much, too fast, instead of gradually building up. The Orthopedic foot/ankle and sports dr that I saw recommended wearing a heel LIFT in my shoes and to wear shoes with a 10mm-12mm heel-to-toe drop, along with doing a few exercises. He said absolutely DO NOT wear low heels or ZERO drop shoes. Several other podiatrists have told me the same. This protocol worked and I'm much better. I was told, as a preventive measure, to remain in 10mm drop shoes, that 0-drop would not be good for me. For those of us who have Insertional AT, I have not seen or heard any professional foot specialist recommend 0-drop shoes. Would you please link some studies or medical journal articles to back up your claims -- some scientific evidence to support what you are advising? Thanks very much.
Absolutely! I completely understand why you have questions, and I am so happy you are pain free with these protocols. I'm not opposed to a heel lift and elevation of the heel while rehabilitating your AT, however, you wouldn't want to wear them for life. Who wants to do that? Nature intended for us to just wear shoes for protection, not change our mechanics. Ha!
It is well documented that prolonged use of an elevated heel in footwear causes chronic shortening of your heel cord (gastroc and achilles), so that feature probably led to your AT. And doesn't that just make common sense? If you keep muscles and tendons in a shortened state, they eventually stay that way, and leads to altered mechanics in our walking and running gates. Heel elevation also causes added stress on the forefoot and altered posture.
Also, New Balance shoes have a narrow toe box and doesn't allow our toes to spread and splay as they were intended.
I know this information is confusing, and I think it is wonderful that you are questioning what you find on the internet. It also seems that you are looking for knowledge as you are watching videos on PF. I will link a couple of studies below. Give me a minute to sit down and get those to you. I truly appreciate these types of questions. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc Thanks for your reply. Yes, it is all VERY confusing. My greatest frustration at this time is not being able to find ANY ROUND TOE shoes in a MODERATE heel drop of 10mm and in wide widths. I have been wearing 12-14mm heel drop shoes and need to transition GRADUALLY to a lower drop. I cannot go straight into a ZERO drop shoe, have to transition slowly. I have not found any manufacturer that makes such a shoe. New Balance, Brooks, Asics . . . ALL of them are going in the opposite direction -- making their shoes more POINTED in the toe box. Long and Narrow is the shape of shoes today. The best I've been able to do is find a New Balance that has a semi-rounded toe and get it in wide or x-wide. Do you know of any round toe, 10mm heel drop shoes that also come in wide widths? Thanks for your help!
@@sl2608 I would recommend trying a pair of Altras. They are widest at the toe and have zero drop, but you can wear your heel lift (find one that is your desired height) until you have restored the strength and flexibility to your achilles. Then, begin to slowly transition out of the heel lift.
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc Shoes like the Altra have no depth and putting a heel lift in them causes my foot to slip out of the shoe.
@@sl2608 Perhaps one of their trail models with a mid-height ankle?
My feet (esp. my left foot) are killing me!! I'm so tired and desperate for relief. I hope to get relief from your experience in treating PF. Thank you!
Take a look at the exercises in my free guide. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
An amazing video Angela? Is it possible to email you please?
Thank you kindly
Dee
Thank you! Yes, find my contact info here: www.DrAngelaWalk.com
In the PT office I was told that flat sandals which normally have very little or no padding are the first reason for PF. And it normally happens in late spring or summer when people start wearing them. Also othopeds recommend thick insoles to reduce pain not the other way around.
Right.. Sadly, so much of this info is incorrect and keeps people suffering for longer than they should. Sandals are OK, but I would make sure they have a back strap. Orthotics only weaken your feet. Doesn't that make more sense than wearing a foot brace all your life?? Dr. A
Two years of crippling planter fascitis. Specialist and inserts made me functional but with little improvement. At the same time I had another symptom I did not realize was directly related to my feet. I was craving chocolate, as in pounds a day with no desire to eat anything else. I started taking a double dose of magnesium for another issue and it was a miracle how fast my chocolate craving and the pain in my feet disappeared. For some reason I don't absorb magnesium correctly and need to supplement it. It has been 6 years of happy, pain free, Xero clad feet with sufficient magnesium. I no longer require double dosing and know when it's time to take it when I find myself trying to eat an entire bag of chocolate chips in minutes. Take a mg and the craving is gone within minutes
That's crazy. So glad you figured it out. Dr. A
@tjkasgl
I am really curious:
- What kind of magnesium supplements do you take? Powder, pills or??
- When do you take this? Evening? Morning? After meal or??
Grtz Aad
@@adrievanduijn8334 I tried many different types of magnesium, which I highly recommend doing. What works for me may not work for you.
Magnesium oxide is the one I respond to the best. I started off taking one in the morning and another in the evening. The effects I have are looser muscles and bowel movements every day rather than once every two weeks. It's a double dose so it leaves me a bit dry mouthed.
It has been 6 years since I cured my PF with magnesium and now maintain it with magnesium glycinate. But I feel as if my body does better on the Mg Oxide
@@adrievanduijn8334 oh, I prefer taking it in the morning. My oxygen levels drop low at night when I take it in the evenings. It's in capsule form. I can take it alone or with food, doesn't seem to make a difference.
@@tjkasglthank you for the great tip!
Yup! Makes sense!!
I ve never had foot problems, I ve always worn Asics Kayano...the last pair I bought were narrower at the toe....since then I ve had PF, 2 months now...I will have to look for new shoes...
Yes, those Asics are too narrow. Try a pair of Altras. They are widest at the toe and zero drop.
Altras on Amazon: amzn.to/47CnNwV
Me too! They used to be the best but the last few years they have changed and now cause PF. 😐
I accidentally fixed my p.f. foot problem. I had suffered for several years then 8 years ago my husband broke his back while hunting he was life flighted to a small hospital where he had surgery (fortunately for us they had an amazing back doctor and was able to fix his back, he walked again) and had to be there at least a week. The room was so small I only had a straight back chair in a corner. While sitting I had to keep my feet flat on the floor. I sat like that for a week. I never had p.f. again. My experience may not help anyone else.
Thanks for sharing your story. Peggy. So glad your husband is OK. Dr. Angela
same reason why the night splints work so well. They keep our foot at a 90 degree angle which keeps the fascia stretched.
I'm 62 with wide feet and very low arches. I have never liked shoes. I prefer being barefoot. Anything with an arch support was positively painful.
I like some padding in a shoe because it saves my knees and back. I like crocs because they are like being almost barefoot for me. I have some old person pains but it's not my feet!
Merrell Moab hiking boots and shoes. I have high arches and some PF issues. I have put hundreds of miles on these shoes walking tourist sites in Europe without any foot pain or damage using just the stock insoles from Merrell. They are now my daily golf shoe because they are stable and comfortable. Strange but they work. I use two or three sets of laces on each shoe instead of one long one. That way I can control the tightness of my shoes at the toe, instep and top separately. Makes all the difference in the world.
Thanks
They have wide width too Merrell jungle mocs are awesome
Nurse of 41 years here-Alegria brand has saved my feet. I recommend the Paloma’s- Maryjanes with wide toe box.
They definitely have a wider toe box. Slight heel elevation though. I recommend the Altra Torin to my nurses. Thanks so much for sharing. Dr. A
I absolutely agree with what you say about the shoe being flat and having a wide front, Unfortunately l have bad knee problems and a completely flat shoe exaserbates my knee pain. A bit of a conundrum for me to say the least.
Yes, I can see that. As your knee improves, you may consider a "transitional" shoe. They are zero drop, but have moderate cushioning for an easier transition. More info below. Thanks for watching my video 😊 Dr. A
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-recommend-shoe-list
Thanks for the information in this video. I have to wear safety shoes for work. I was wondering if you might know of any that would fit the criteria you outlined in this video. Thanks so much.
Great question. I recommend the Vivobarefoot Tracker or the Gaucho Ninja Carpenter. It is SO important for you to find a boot that is functional. They conventional steel toe boots are the source of many PF symptoms. Dr. Angela
Thanks so much for your reply. Unfortunately I have to have a safety toe on my boots or shoes for work preferably a composite toe. I've been search for the past couple of years and have tried a few. I haven't found any boots that don't hurt my feet in some way. I'm still searching. Thanks for the suggestions. I will have to check them out.
Thank you for this incredible informative video. I damaged my heel and now I have plantar fasciitis. I suspected it happened due to my new winter boots which were not so comfortable. It had an elevated heel and was really heavy. And when I developed plantar fasciitis, I wanted just to scream with pain when I wore them. So, I just changed my boots to a new one. Let’s see what happens with my heel. It still hurts. The doctor recommended shock wave therapy. But I decided not to do it and just tolerate my pain in my heel for now. I do some moderate exercises which help but don’t completely alleviate the pain in my feet
Sorry that happened to you. Take a look at my free guide. You will learn more there, and begin the foot strengthening protocols. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
Thank you. 🙏
You are so welcome. Dr. Angela
Thank you for this video! Are familiar with Whitin brand shoes and would you recommend them?
Yes! I love many of their styles. Not all of them are barefoot or minimalist, so just watch for the styles that are widest at the toe. They are also some of the least expensive barefoot shoes and are sold on Amazon. Dr. A
Thank you so much!
This makes sense bc only my flat Crocs sandals keep the pain at a minimum all day.
I’d like to see recommendations on shoes for work wear 😊 please.
Xero Shoes, Groundies, and Vivobarefoot have some great options for wide toe box flats. Dr. Angela
Hello Dr. Angela, Thank you so much for making this video. I am glad I watched your video before buying Gaviota 5. I recently saw a foot doctor for morning foot pain and tight calf muscles. I was told that I have PF in left foot and heal spur. I asked the doctor about barefoot shoes. I was told that barefoot is not good for our feet. The doctor advised me to buy Hoka for both home and to wear outside. Can you please advise me, what's the the best shoes you recommend for every day use/walking and what brand and also what should I wear at home , your help will be be well appreciated. Thank you so much!
I would try a pair of Altras. They have a wide toe box, but adequate cushioning. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-recommend-shoe-list
Years ago i managed a shoe store for about 7 years. What i noticed that always seemed to help was even though i dont have wide feet if i could get a wide width i would. If not i would go up half a size and use heel grippers in the back of the shoe. And for flats i would also use a memory foam insert with no arch. I never wore the same shoes 2 days in a row. Now i have a job doing property management and walk 2-4 miles a day. I started wearing walking sneakers or very casual fashion sneakers for more comfort. Low and behold i now have foot issues i never had when i wore dress shoes. I still dont think i could walk 4 miles a day on concrete in dress shoes but now i change my shoes throughout the day. Im lucky i have a pretty high threshhold for pain or i would not be able to do my job properly.
I'll try out your suggestions and see if it helps.
Try a pair of Altras for walking. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdocim on my feet all day standing on cement notice my pain on heel what kimd of shoes you recommend?
Good morning 👋
I recently started feeling really bad pain on the front arc of my foot near the pinky toe, the best shoes that have been working for me are the classic vans, I replaced the sole with some regular work boot soles from Walmart
I tried the soles made for metatarsal pain and it didn’t work, flat surface for my foot works best just how you described on your video
Thank you
The toe box in Vans is still too narrow. Try a pair of Altras. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-recommend-shoe-list
Excellent video! What is your opinion about Crocs?
They aren't terrible, but they do have built in arch support. Begin to strengthen your feet and then consider avoiding arch support and orthotics. Our feet do not need this type of support long-term. Dr. A
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc Thanks!
Ha, I agree! I had planter fascias for 5 years. Taped, boots, custom orthotics, motion control from numerous docs, podiatrist..... toe shoes with these recommendations did the trick. Now I wear "barefoot" type shows. No problems after I let my feet operate as designed.
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Am standing for 8 hours or more on cement, I need support and some cushion it’s fine if your not walking or standing that often or your walking on ground or carpet, but man wasn’t made to stand or walk on concrete for that long so people in that scenario need help
I just bought the New Balance shoes last week. I guess I'm wearing the wrong shoe. I would love suggestions of the best composite shoes for work. I guess I'm back to shoe shopping. Thank you so very much Dr. A for all the great tips.
Hi! For casual shoes, I recommend the Altra Torin or Escalante. I will link and article below for work boots that have a wide toe box. Thanks for the comment! Dr. Angela
anyasreviews.com/wear-this-not-that-minimalist-work-boots-save-your-back/
New balance works for alot people especially with wide feet like me. And may be more affordable. I haven't checked prices on the others yet.
@@poges Thank you for your comment. Yes, many people with PF have been told to try NB, however, the toe box is narrow and does not allow for normal toe splay. Also, they have an elevated heel that places stress on the forefoot and shortens your calf muscles overtime. I understand checking affordability. Amazon has older styles of Altras that are less expensive than NB. Let me know if you have other questions. Dr. Angela
Altras on Amazon: amzn.to/3LRjLYn
I just stumbled across you and glad I did, watching a lot of your stuff to get up to speed lol. I looked at your shoe list, but what are your thoughts on KURU? Have had several recommend them. Thank you for all your info.
I wanted to include KURU, but the toe box is too narrow and they have elevation of the heel. I would consider a pair of Altras. Dr. A
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc Well thank you very much. Never had foot pain in my life, about 2 years ago chiropractor had me start wearing a wedge in my shoe for leg length issue causing L4 L5 pain. Seems like ever since then this PF pain has been controlling me.
Great Video!! Thank you for the tips. Can you recommend a good basketball shoe that is beneficial to wear. i play but cannot find sneaker that is comfortable when i play. I hear new balances are good but i noticed you did not mention them. Thank you in advance for your time.
I'll look into this for you. Dr. Angela
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc Ty so much.
I understand the point you are making about the shoes you are pointing out. More Pts are pointing this out online (the bare foot brigade as I call them). When I went shopping for my last pair of shoes, the clerk told me I couldn’t wear the zero balance shoes bc I pronate. He said I need the support. When I walk bare foot, I walk completely differently then when I walk in a supported shoe. When bare foot walking, my knee and hip pain is much more pronounced than with supported shoes. Why would that be? Tia 😊.
PS: when I wear Merrells I walk with my feet both pointing ahead as opposed to duck walking.
You do not need the support. Begin strengthening your feet with the protocols in my guide. Only walk barefoot for a few minutes, and add time each week. It takes time to strengthen your feet in this way. I love "the barefoot brigade". Ha. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
I use cushion shoes as performance shoes if you have a hi impact day planned, but spend most of my low inmpact days in minimalist shoes and my knees and feet seem to like the combination.
The extra wide new balance seem
to be the same width as the normal wide. Thanks new balance for bringing a physical therapist into my weekly calendar.
Wide width shoes are wide at the forefoot, but not widest at the toe. I'd love to see NB widen their toe boxes. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-approved-shoe-list
Thanks Doc. I wonder if you can do a video on good shoes around the $45 price range.
Have you checked out Whitins on Amazon? They are around $40. Dr. A
Whitins on Amazon: amzn.to/3VU2mEb
@@theplantarfasciitisdoc Yes and thank you! I bought 2 pairs and been wearing them for 5 months. The soles are very thin which is ok for normal use. Any thoughts on shoes for hiking?
I tore the stuff in the bottom of my foot a couple of years ago. After custom insoles and hundreds of dollars i made myself a pair of moccasins. They have a thick leather insole and are custom made to how wide I need. I started wearing them a couple hours a day. Now i can wear them all day. Its like going bare foot with a little protection. It has really strengthen my foot and help heal the injury. It worked better than all the custom insoles.
How creative!
I started running and sprinting not long ago. At the time I only wore Vans sneakers which are basically flat. So I started running in them. Decided to purchase running sneakers the typical high arch, lots of cushion. I had pain immediately. Went back to my vans and just ordered a pair of minimalist wide toes to give a try.
I love the zero drop (no heel elevation) on vans, but the toe box is so narrow. Glad you are looking into wide toe box, minimalist footwear. My favs are Xero Shoe and VivoBarefoot. thanks for the comment. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-recommend-shoe-list
Very interesting content. I had PF about 10(?) years ago which went away with the use of SOLE brand off the shelf orthotics. Now it's back. I walk a lot and 2 years ago stated playing Pickleball which I really enjoy but this summer the PF came back. Do you have a PF friendly Pickleball shoe recommendation? Thanks, Paul
I am an avid Pickleball player as well. I recommend the Altra solstice or the Xero shoes (Kelso or 360) It is so hard to find a court you with a wide enough toebox. I have tried them all. Dr. Angela.
Dansko clogs completely healed my PF that I had horribly in one foot and somewhat in the other. Wore them 95% of the time for almost a year. For the next six months or so I wore them 25% of the time. Have been pain free for 10 years.
Good for you!! Some of the Danskos have damaging features, but I am so happy to hear they worked for you. Dr. Angela
Completely agree. I had amazing arch and 6 years ago I just started buying Birkenstock coz I liked the design . 4 years later I developed plantar fasciitis and now my feet in pain 24/7
You get fet strong feet again 💪🦶!! Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
Can you do a video on the best work boots or best insoles for work boots?
Great suggestion. I have a few options on my Approved Shoe List. Dr.Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/post/dr-angela-s-recommend-shoe-list
Agree across the board.
Thank you for saying so 😊 Dr. Angela
Because I don’t want to get into trouble but one of the shoes you mentioned started my planter fasciitis. I loved the wide toe box but the zero drop caused it .
Right. If your foot muscles are weak, transitioning to minimalist footwear too quickly can cause issues. Dr. Angela
Seems like you have to start slow with them. A couple hours a day and work up to all day. I tried to wear some all day at first and that did not go well.
Awesome
Nice sentiments. Until shoemakers make something in a men's 8.5 5E, I'm stuck with Brooks 4E. And only their $130 range. No others. I also tried Saucony. But they're made of such soft rubber they were obviously wearing within a month. And I had to replace them 6 months later. And I'm not a runner. I do like to walk. But I'm only about a 10 mi a week walker
Yes, that is a struggle for many. Altra does have a wide shoe. The Torin and Olympus. You may try those. Congrats on the consistent walking. Let me know if you have questions. I'm happy to help. Dr. Angela
I never had plantar fasciitis (age 54) until just recently and after wearing Xero shoes and Bedrock minimalist sandals for a year. During this year I literally walked thousands of miles on many different surfaces-dirt, rock, paved, turf, etc. Then after playing soccer in my Xero's one day I've been in pain ever since.
It could be inflexible calf muscle group and limited ankle mobility. Many runners (soccer players) have this. Dr. Angela
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Hi Doctor, I was recently diagnosed with a heel spur on my left foot. Unfortunately I am now moving to Tennessee and haven’t started any treatment yet. My pain is pretty bad all day long. Is there a “no surgery” solution for heel spurs? After watching a bunch of your videos I am determined that I have been wearing the wrong shoes for a long time. Thanks for making the correct shoe recommendations!! If you are in the Tennessee area, I’d love to schedule an appointment, if not, thank you for any advice you can give on how to reduce the pain without surgery. Tylenol and Advil are no longer working. Thank you once again so much.
I'm in Nashville, but not seeing patients. Sorry about that. Most heel spurs are incidental and PF is the primary cause. Get a pair of Altras, begin the foot strengthening protocols in my free guide, use the fascial release technique. Let me know if you have questions along the way. Dr. Angela
www.drangelawalk.com/freeguide
I had PF for so many years off and on. Severe cases 2x. I was on crutches. I was treated so many times by my Orthopedic Physician/Surgeon. A suggestion was made,to me, to try a pair of HOKA’S. Thank goodness I did. I have not had any sign of PF for over 5 years. Birkenstocks also saved my feet. I wear both constantly.
These are the best shoes and I know many friends and acquaintances who swear by both for PF. It is so great not to be bothered with and in horrific pain. There are always those who push a certain product(s) in their business. PF needs and should be treated on an individual basis with their physician.
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I'm so happy to see you found what worked for you! Thanks for sharing. Dr. A
My experience is that shoes that are flat inside, no arch support, help. I had really bad PF, had to sleep in the plastic boot that pulled up my toes (forget what they are called, big clumsy things) and external support bands during the day. I changed to MBT shoes, and no longer have issues.
what is MBT?
WOW! I have been experiencing this. I walk a lot. I miss my sketchers trail running shoe. They lasted me 3 yrs and I was forced to buy a new pair of trail running shoes. Stay away from Salomon. I had the worst pain in my foot. I just bought a pair of Asics running shoe. My left foot feels so much better. I haven't tried walking long distance in them yet.
Glad I found your channel.
Cheers
Thank you. You should try a pair of Altras. The Torin or Escalante make a great walking shoe with a wide toe box. Dr. Angela
I have been wearing Salomon for trail running for ten years and find them a greet show.The fact you don't like them or they don't suit you doesn't mean they are bad shoed
I've had arthritis in all joints for 45 years and the only 2 shoes I can wear without causing a chain reaction of intense pain from feet up are (1) Altras in the wide width and (2) Haivainas flip flops for the exact reasons you described. Those two don't squeeze your forefoot or toes, and they don't put pressure where you aren't supposed to have it. They let your foot do what it's meant to do. Luckily I live in a warm climate and can live in flip flops and Altras. I would be in a wheel chair if I hadn't figured that out, and agree with you 100%
So glad you found the right shoes! Dr. Angela
Need a firm heel support too
That's good to know about shoes. I have to learn to walk again after stroke. Which one will help me with weight bearing and be easy on my knees and hips? Thank you
Wow! Congrats on the stroke rehab. I would recommend the Altra Torin or Paradigm. They have a wide toe box and also moderate cushioning for your feet and other joints. Stay strong!! Dr. Angela
I resolved my problem with orthotics inserts in new balance numbers 450 wides and above. That was 10 years ago
So glad to hear those work for you, however, they can weaken your feet overtime. Thanks for the comment. Dr. Angela
Dr. Angela, I wish I would have known all of this three years ago. I was wearing very heavy duty Form insoles in a pair of Carhartt boots for this timeframe, and eventually, my feet just gave out…PF in both feet. It was 6 months of pain and a lot of work, but I’m PF free now. The answer was stretching, strengthening, and zero drop/minimalist shoes. Now, I only wear zero drop Topos (when I want extra cushioning-although I’m moving away from them, gradually), Xero shoes for everyday wear, and Vibram Five Fingers around the house/while exercising. Please, share your knowledge with the other doctors who think arch support, orthotics, and six feet of cushioning are the answer…
Thank you SO much for sharing this. Dr. A