What do you look for in a shoe for a person with Plantar Fasciitis? You want a shoe that can help absorb the stress from walking every day. The stress from walking can cause micro tears in the plantar fascia causing pain and discomfort in the area. This stress can be dissipated by having adequate padding on the bottom or plantar surface of the shoe. Additionally, you need strong arch support. The plantar fascia runs along the arch of your foot and arch support will help reduce stress on the plantar fascia. Below I have listed what I believe are the best trail running shoes for people with plantar fasciitis:
New Balance 510v3 Trail Running Shoes– You cannot go wrong with New Balance Sneakers.They are engineered with proper biomechanics in mind. This shoe provides stability for overpronators (which can be a cause of Plantar Fasciitis). Additionally it has an EVA midsole for support and cushioning as well.
Saucony Cohesion Trail Running Shoe– This shoe is similar to New Balance with an IMEVA midsole, as well as a heel grid system to reduce stress on the plantar fascia.
Asics Gel Kahana Trail Running Shoe– Remember what I wrote about absorbing stress and how reducing will reduce tears in the plantar fascia. Well, the gel padding placed in many Asics shoes does a wonderful job of absorbing and reducing the stress on the plantar fascia. This also has dupmax support systems to help stabilize overpronation in the area.