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Does your heel hurt when you take your first steps in the morning? Or when you’re standing up after sitting for a while? Then you may be dealing with plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. The good news: with the right support and cushioning, many people can move comfortably again. Good shoes can make a big difference.
What is plantar fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel to your toes. It helps support the arch of your foot and absorbs shock while walking.
When this tissue becomes irritated or overloaded, it can become inflamed. That’s called plantar fasciitis. The most common symptom is sharp heel pain, especially during the first steps in the morning and after sitting for a long while.
What causes plantar fasciitis?
Usually, it’s not one single thing. Plantar fasciitis often develops over time due to repeated strain on the foot. Common causes are standing or walking for long hours, unsupportive shoes, tight calf muscles, extra pressure on the feet. Other foot problems like flat feet or high arches can also influence the pain of your heels.
How good shoes can help
When you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis, there’s two things your feet need: support and cushioning. Good shoes can help reduce strain on the plantar fascia and make walking much more comfortable.
Supportive footbeds help distribute pressure more evenly across the foot and reduce stress on the heel, while shock-absorbing soles help soften impact while walking.
Wolky feature for plantar fasciitis
Shoes with shock-absorbing soles help soften the impact of walking, reducing pressure on the heel and the plantar fascia. Less impact means less strain on already irritated tissue – and that can make a big difference throughout the day.
Good cushioning also helps reduce stress on the heel, absorb shock while walking, improve walking comfort on hard surfaces, and help feet feel less tired after long days. All the more reason to get yourself a pair of Wolky’s with shock-absorbing soles!
Wolky feature for plantar fasciitis
When you have plantar fasciitis, proper arch support can make a huge difference. The plantar fascia supports the arch of your foot, so when the arch isn’t properly supported by your shoes, extra strain is placed on the tissue with every step.
Shoes with good arch support help distribute pressure more evenly across the foot and reduce stress on the heel and plantar fascia. In other words: your feet don’t have to work quite so hard all day long.
Good arch support can help reduce strain on the plantar fascia, support a more natural foot position, improve stability while walking, and reduce heel pain and foot fatigue.
Heel pain can turn even the simplest activities – walking the dog, running errands, or just getting through a workday – into a struggle. Whether it’s caused by plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or just long hours on your feet, the right footwear can make all the difference. And that’s where Wolky comes in!
Let’s face it – dealing with plantar fasciitis can go on and on and on. Just when it feels like you’re over it, it comes right back. Whether you’re walking on hard surfaces all day, chasing after the kids, or running errands, that stabbing sensation in your foot can make every step painful. The good news? With over 40 years of expertise, Wolky has got your back (and your feet!). Read all about the best shoes for plantar fasciitis in our blog.
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