Plantar fasciitis can be a debilitating and persistent condition that’s challenging to recover from. Arch support insoles can be a huge help to reduce strain on the plantar fascia ligament and encourage recovery from plantar fasciitis.
But what kind of insoles are best for plantar fasciitis? And how do you choose a good plantar fasciitis insole for you?
In this post we’ll describe what causes plantar fasciitis, how plantar fasciitis insoles work, and what to look for in a good pair of plantar fasciitis shoe inserts.
We’ll describe why SOLE footbeds are the best insoles for plantar fasciitis available on the market.
How do plantar fasciitis insoles work?
To understand how plantar fasciitis insoles work, we need to first understand the condition. Plantar fasciitis is inflammation in the plantar fascia. This strong fibrous tissue connects your heel to the ball of your foot and your toes.
The plantar fascia plays a major role in supporting the foot’s healthy functioning, including preventing the foot’s arch from flattening as you take each step. Plantar fasciitis is caused by overworking the plantar fascia.
The best plantar fasciitis inserts work by reducing the strain placed on the plantar fascia as you stand and walk. Removing strain from the inflamed ligament relieves the heel pain and arch pain that plantar fasciitis causes. Less strain will also allow the plantar fascia to heal without the condition worsening.
So what does a plantar fasciitis shoe insert do to reduce strain in the plantar fascia?
Good plantar fasciitis insoles include two essential elements: adequate arch support, and a deep heel cup. The very best plantar fasciitis insoles are custom moldable to your unique feet and arch height.
Plantar fasciitis insoles with arch support.
The best insoles for plantar fasciitis offer ample arch support to help the plantar fascia perform its role in supporting the foot’s structure. By supporting the arch from beneath, the insole reduces the work being done by the plantar fascia through each step.
SOLE footbeds feature a Signature Supportive Shape with arch support that’s clinically proven to reduce plantar fascia strain by an average of 34%. With so much less strain, the plantar fascia has time to heal without forcing you to stop your day-to-day activities.
In addition to arch support, SOLE footbeds feature a deep heel cup. The deep heel cup works with the arch support to promote neutral alignment, addressing biomechanical issues like overpronation that can place excess strain on the plantar fascia.
The deep heel cup also cradles your heel’s natural fatty tissue under the bone, making the most of your body’s natural shock absorption. This is important when standing or walking for long hours on hard surfaces. It’s also especially valuable for people whose plantar fasciitis presents mainly as heel pain.
The best insoles for plantar fasciitis are custom moldable.
The biggest benefits of plantar fasciitis insoles can be felt when the arch support and insole are custom molded to your unique feet.
An arch that perfectly hugs the bottom of your foot is significantly more effective at absorbing and distributing downward pressure as you take each step. Prescription orthotics can offer this level of personalized support, but they cost hundreds of dollars, and can often be uncomfortably rigid.
SOLE footbeds are all custom moldable to your unique feet and arch height. Either slip them into your shoes and they’ll mold to your feet over a few days of regular wear, or you can heat mold the footbeds using your oven at home.
This molding process allows you to feel the full effect of the SOLE Signature Supportive Shape, with your comfort improving more and more through the first week or two of wear.
The best plantar fasciitis insoles for flat feet.
People with flat feet are particularly prone to plantar fasciitis. It can be challenging to find plantar fasciitis insoles that provide enough arch support without being uncomfortable under flat feet. SOLE footbeds address this thanks to their custom moldable nature.
People with flat feet are encouraged to heat mold their SOLE footbeds before wearing them. This allows the arch to adjust to a level that is comfortable for your feet, while still providing the strain reduction and pain relief you’re looking for.
The heat molding process can be repeated up to five times if necessary, to ensure you’re getting comfortable support for flat feet with plantar fasciitis, as quickly as possible.
SOLE footbeds come in three thicknesses, to fit any footwear.
Plantar fasciitis insoles for work boots.
People who spend long hours on their feet are especially prone to plantar fasciitis. This is even more so the case for those who carry heavy loads on job sites, adding to the strain that their feet must carry each day.
SOLE Thick footbeds have a plush layer of cushioning to add extra shock absorption, but they do take up quite a bit of space within your boots. They’re an excellent option for adding to work boots with thick factory insoles that can be replaced, or with extra wiggle room to spare.
Plantar fasciitis insoles for running shoes.
Runners are another group of people who are susceptible to plantar fasciitis, due to the volume of work they put their feet through. The best plantar fasciitis insoles for running shoes will fit comfortably in your shoes while providing the structural support that you need.
SOLE Medium footbeds are an excellent option for preventing and alleviating plantar fasciitis in running shoes. They include a medium layer of cushioning that offers durable shock absorption, while still being thin enough for a versatile fit in most running shoes.
Remember that arch support and a deep heel cup are more important than cushioning when it comes to plantar fasciitis. A foamy insole with insufficient structure might feel comfortable for a few moments of relief, but it will do nothing to help reduce the strain that’s at the route of plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fasciitis insoles for tight-fitting shoes.
SOLE Thin footbeds have all the benefits of the SOLE Signature Supportive Shape discussed above. What they don’t have is any cushioning layer. This means that they can fit comfortably in snug-fitting shoes like cleats, ski boots, dress shoes and more.
Again, when it comes to plantar fasciitis, supportive structure is far more important than cushioning. If you have tight shoes, try our Thin footbeds for relief.
Try plantar fasciitis insoles risk free.
All SOLE footbeds come with a 90 day satisfaction guarantee when purchased directly from yoursole.com. This means that you can buy them, try them, and if they don’t help with your plantar fasciitis, you can return or exchange them within 90 days.