Plantar Fasciitis is signified by pain in your heel when you wake up in the am and start walking. People that work retail are prone to Plantar Fasciitis because of the amount of time they spend walking on their feet. There are many treatments for plantar fasciitis: cortsione injections, stretching, night splints and orthotics. What do you look for in a shoe that can help with plantar fasciitis? You want a shoe that can provide shock absorption in the heel, which will reduce stress on the plantar fascia. Also, you want an arch support to help take strain off the plantar fascia. Below I have listed what I believe to be the best shoes for retail employees with plantar fasciitis:
Klogs Missions– Probably the strongest croc or clog configuration for treating plantar fasciitis. This Klog features a comfort footbed that provides both arch support as well as comfort to the heel.
Reebok Work Jorie– This shoe has an EVA footbed. What makes EVA a material that is ideal in shoe for plantar fasciitis? EVA will contour to the specific shape of your foot and provide arch support as well as shock absorption. For example, EVA is a common material made in orthotics. As a bonus this shoe also features a sponge wedge heel to provide even greater shock absorption in the heel and help reduce stress on the plantar fascia.
Nursemates Macie– What better shoe for nurses than a shoe that was designed for people on their feet all day, running around. This Nursemates shoe provides a great deal of shock absorption in the heel.
New Balance MW 512– If you have plantar fasciitis, you have no doubt heard someone say “Get some New Balance Sneakers”. New Balance makes some of the best shoes on the market and the 512 is no different for people in retail. It features an IMVEA insole which provides comfort and support for your arch.