So I started with Plantar Fasciitis in both feet earlier this year and used running and cycling to finally lose weight and get in shape...ish. My right foot is back to normal but still dealing with pain in my left foot.
While regular running seems to be helping me, I ran my second 5k race and had to limp for the next 12 hours in excruciating pain. It seems the intensity is what makes running go from helpful to counterproductive.
I've seen running shoes and fitting services advertise their consideration for plantar fasciitis and wondering what this exactly entails. As far as I know the issue is mostly connected to my calf and lower leg and I never have any discomfort while actually running. Do these shoes do anything besides having more cushioning for the heel? I'm in Hoka Clifton 8's and can't imagine any more cushioning.
Does anyone have experience with buying shoes that "address" this or have any other insights?
Obviously seeing a doctor is the most important factor but I'm curious what experiences people have outside of that.
They have more arch support. The real issue is the tendons and ligaments aren't long enough. Stretching is the real cure. I get it from time to time, personally the inserts they told me to use made it worse. Also they said don't go barefoot, sorry, I spend most of my time barefoot. When I stretched my lower legs more, went away.
So you're saying don't get PF specific footwear? I don't run that often and most of my time is spent barefoot and in other types of shoes (we agree on cause and treatment I think). Just trying to see if there's a way to avoid the day of limping after a 23 minute effort.
Just a quick update for anyone that finds this thread, I walked into a Fleet Feet to ask about shoes for PF. Was told it needed arch support and a stiffer heel and that they recommend the Hoka Clifton 8. I mumbled shit and walked out cause that's the shoe I'm running in....guess it's back to just strengthening my lower leg and being careful.