Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition that afflicts women. It is characterized by pain first step in the morning. There are many treatments for Plantar Fasciitis which include cortisone shots, orthotics, stretching and Night Splints. One treatment is to just wear better shoes. Now lets be honest, Ballet Flats are not the best type of shoe when you are suffering from Plantar Fasciitis. Ballet Flats are not stable enough and do not provide enough arch support to help in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Now when looking for ballet flats that treat Plantar Fasciitis, you want to center on shoes with padding to help reduce the stress placed on the Plantar Fascia. Additionally, you want to find a Ballet Flat that can give you some arch support. Below I have give a couple examples of Ballet Flats that can be effective in treating Plantar Fasciitis.
Dr. Scholl’s Women Friendly Ballet Flat– This ballet flat checks both of the boxes we are looking for in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. This shoe features a memory foam insole. Generally speaking foam insoles are very effective in reducing stress on the Plantar Fascia. Remember, repeated stress can lead to injury of the Plantar Fascia which leads to Plantar Fasciitis. Additionally, this ballet flat also provides solid arch support.
Ahnu Womens Crissy II Ballet Flat– This shoe features an insole made of EVA. What is EVA? EVA is the material that many orthotics and insoles are manufactured from. EVA will mold and contour to the shape of your foot and provide arch support specifically for your foot. Additionally, EVA will provide superior shock absorbtion in the heel similar to wearing an orthotic.
NoSox Women’s Prima Ballet Flat– This Ballet flat features a molded TPE insole which provides the wearer with arch support in addition to shock absorbtion in the heel.