PUMA is a very popular sneaker brand for runners, and they are one of the better constructed running shoes on the market. Plantar Fasciitis is a common malady that can befall many adults and especially runners. One of the ways to treat plantar fasciitis is to get into better shoes. What are the best shoes for Plantar Fasciitis? You want a sneaker or shoe that provides shock absorption in the heel to reduce the pressure placed on the fascia, and you want a sneaker that also provides solid arch support to help support the plantar fascia during running or ambulation. Below what I have listed are the best PUMA sneakers for Plantar Fasciitis:
PUMA Poseidon– The PUMA Poseidon sneaker is a unique sneaker in that it features both an EVA midsole as well as an EVA sockliner. What is EVA? EVA is a material commonly used in the manufacturing of orthotics or insoles. Suffice to say having it in two locations in a sneaker is a good thing. Poseidon also features a cushioned footbed. One of the keys to having a quality sneaker for plantar fasciitis is a cushioned footbed. This will help keep stress and strain off the plantar fascia. It is the stress and strain that generally leads to Plantar Fasciitis.
PUMA Voltaic 5– Probably my favorite of the PUMA sneakers when it comes to treating plantar fasciitis, the Voltaic not only has an EVA sockliner, which we discussed above, but it also has gel padding in the heel, 10cm worth, which will help greatly reduce the stress and strain that is placed on the plantar fascia.
Puma Tazon 6 Fracture FM Cross Training Shoe– Again you have to take a long look at these shoes especially focusing on the heel. Look at all the off loading and pressure relief that this heel will provide. This is a unique off loader to PUMA shoes to off load the heel and the Plantar Fascia. If you are struggling this is the type of sneaker you should get for Plantar Fasciitis.