Plantar Fasciitis can afflict many a soccer player. It is caused by the reptitive trauma of playing soccer, the constant movements and planting. This causes injuries to the plantar fascia. There are many treatments for plantar fasciitis including cortisone shots, night splint, or orthotics. One treatment that can help is to change the soccer cleats you are currently in. What type of soccer cleat should you look for? You want a soccer cleat that will reduce the trauma that the plantar fascia takes while you are playing soccer. This can be done by having a cleat that reduces the force and shock that the plantar fascia feels during soccer. This in turn will reduce the micro trauma to the plantar fascia that can cause plantar fasciitis. You also want a soccer cleat with arch support to take stress off the ligament on the bottom of the foot. Below I have listed the best soccer cleats for plantar fasciitis.
If you are suffering from Plantar Fasciitis when you play soccer one thought or idea you might want to consider is wearing orthotics. Here is a link to a good article discussing soccer orthotics you might consider.
https://podiatryadvice.com/best-orthotics-for-soccer-players-2/
Adidas Nitrocharge 2.0 TRX Soccer Cleats– This cleat has two traits that make it ideal for people with plantar fasciitis. It has extra padding located in the heel, as well as a pre molded EVA sockliner both designed to reduce the stress and strain that the plantar fascia will feel while playing soccer.
Nike CTR Maestri III FG Soccer cleat– This cleat features an EVA molded sockliner like the Nitrocharger and additionally a poron insert which will help reduce stress and strain on the heel region. The soccer cleat also provides contoured arch support as well as heel support.
Nike CTR Libretto III TF Soccer Boots– This cleat also has an EVA molded sockliner as well as a heel cup for cushioning to reduce the pressure that the cleat studs impact on the heel.
Adidas Predator– This cleat features a great amount of padding in the heel as long as a deep and molded heel cup. This will help reduce pain and discomfort in the area. Again with the cleat we are looking to protect the heel and this cleat can go a long way to doing that.