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Daftsmall
Daftsmall

Hi all,

I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I'm due to go to Orlando on holiday and that will entail a lot of walking - so I'm looking for some recommendations on good shoes to wear while I'm spending a lot of time on my feet.

The problem is that I have very small feet - size 2-3, so unless they come up small or have small sizes, I'm probably looking at children's shoes.

Any ideas?

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  • linda433
    linda433

    Posted

    hi i have the same problem. had pain for sometime and self diagnosed with friends and the internet. ive had it for a few months and its gradually got worse. my problem is i have it in both feet and like you going to do lots of walking in the parks in florida in the hot weather. Was told that birkenstocks are good for the feet. but waiting to see a gp to get a refferal. But form what i have read on here the cortisone injection does not help. so yes if anyone has any shoe recommendations for hot weather please share
  • sue43862
    sue43862

    Posted

    With my history of plantar fasciitis, tightness of the calves is definitely a huge factor. I find that proper stretching of the legs/calves including using a foam roller would help immensely with prevention- good shoes and proper running form will also help you make great strides. People assume one they get plantar fasciitis that stretching it or wearing orthotics will help- big no no. Firstly, the plantar is a thin tissue comprising of 3 bands (tough fibrous tissue) which like any other of your muscles, will further tighten and get agitated when stressed. Would you jab at an open wound? Stretching and using hard orthotic inserts will essentially be the same thing. My secret just literally consists of icing, rest, massaging, Dr. Scholl’s athletic gel soles/inserts (super soft supports that wont cause further harm) and BFST Plantar Wrap (stimulates blood flow in my plantar using EMR to bring nutrients and oxygen back into my feet to promote healing).
  • lisa65665
    lisa65665

    Posted

    Hi,

    I am a nurse working 12 Horus shifts and recently dx with plantar faciitis. MY heel hurt so bad i thought i was going to have to take off work. I just startend wearin Dansko professional clogs today and iT is like a miracle!!!!NO pain at all. And Dansko makes childrens clogs also. These may work for you.

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