It is very common for golfers to develop Plantar Fasciitis. Walking eighteen holes places a great degree of stress on the foot and as an extension the plantar fascia. Plantar Fasciitis is signified by pain first step in the morning and can be treated with stretching, cortisone shots and NSAIDs. A very common treatment for Plantar Fasciitis is orthotics or insoles. An orthotic or insole can help support your arch and the Plantar Fascia, while at the same time reducing the amount of stress placed on the Plantar Fascia. Not all orthotics made will comfortably fit in Golf Shoes. Sometimes you need an orthotic for your golf shoes and an orthotic for your regular shoes.
What do you look for in an orthotic for Golfers with Plantar Fasciitis?
1. You want a Golf Shoe that provides Solid arch support. The Plantar Fascia runs the course of the arch, and anything to support it can help.
2. You want your golf shoe to provide padding and shock absorption. One of the causes of Plantar Fasciitis is the stress and strain of the Plantar Fascia resulting in micro tears of the Plantar Fascia, which results in Plantar Fasciitis.
3. A Deep Heel Cup- This can help control the heel and reduce excessive movement of the Plantar Fascia that can lead to the worsening of Plantar Fasciitis.
Here are the Best orthotics for Golfers with Plantar Fasciitis:
Callaway Performance L800 Neutral Orthotics– What’s better than an orthotic created specifically for Golf Shoes? These orthotics are made with Cork and provide both solid arch support as well as shock absorption. The best part is they will have no problem fitting into Golf Shoes since that is what they were created to do. The downside is they are tough to find in different sizes.
Archmolds Ultimate Support Insole– These orthotics as well are created with the golfer in mind. These use heat molded EVA which means the orthotic will mold and contour to the specific shape of your foot and provide support and comfort there. These also will comfortably fit into any Golf Shoe.
Superfeet Orthotics– These orthotics are specifically designed for athletic activity. The best part of these Golf orthotics is they come in different types based on the shape of your foot. They have both flatfeet orthotics as well as high arch orthotics. These too should have no problem fitting into your golf shoe.