What are the best men’s loafers for Plantar Fasciitis? Well, you are looking for two traits in loafers for plantar fasciitis. First, you want loafers with firm arch support. The second trait you want is padding on the bottom of the shoe to reduce the stress and strain on the plantar fascia. Remember, Plantar Fasciitis generally has two causes, one is your plantar fascia is tight, the arch support in a shoe will decrease the tightness by elevating the facia. The other is repeated trauma and the padding will help dissipate the trauma the plantar fascia will feel during ambulation. Below I have listed what I believe are the best men’s loafers for Plantar Fasciitis:
Cole Haan Air Grant Penny Loafer– This loafer is highly recommeneded because it features Nike Air padding in the heel. The same Nike Air padding that is used in basketball shoes. The loafer also has built in arch support. But the star of this loafer is the Nike Air padding in the heel.
Sebago Classic– This loafer features leather line padded footbed as well as built in arch support.
Spenco Siesta Leather– Spenco is a company that primarily makes orthotics so you know their loafer will help with plantar fasciitis and this shoe does not disapoint. It features Spenco’s Total Support Cushioning System which is the same top cover that use on their orthotic which will to a wonderful job at decreasing force and stress you will feel. An orthotic arch support and deep heel cup to support the arch and provide stability. Additionally, an EVA footbed to conform to your foot (if you have a flat foot in addition to plantar fasciitis this is definitely the shoe you want.)