Plantar Fasciitis Shoe Guide
Honest comparison based on 3+ years of personal experience.
New Balance 1080
Best★★★★★
Excellent cushioning without pressing directly on the arch. The shoe that helped most with recovery. About $150.
Nike Air Force 1
Okay★★★☆☆
The flat sole was actually better than arch-support shoes. Moderate comfort. Fine for daily wear.
Flat/Hard Sole Shoes
Better than arch★★☆☆☆
Surprisingly better than arch-support shoes because they don't press on and irritate the arch.
Nike Arch-Support Running Shoes
Made it worse★☆☆☆☆
Pushed up directly on the arch, further irritating the plantar fascia. Absolutely not recommended with plantar fasciitis.
Skechers Memory Foam
Caused the problem☆☆☆☆☆
The memory foam insole broke down in the front over time. Wearing them without knowing caused my plantar fasciitis in the first place.