Yes, shoes can trigger or exacerbate plantar fasciitis. Wearing shoes that lack proper support can put extra pressure on the plantar fascia and that can cause or worsen plantar fasciitis.
High heels put a lot of stress on your feet, including the plantar fascia.
Shoes with no cushioning don't absorb impacts on the feet and exacerbate plantar fasciitis symptoms.
Worn-out shoes tend to lack proper support and cushioning.
Shoes with a narrow toe box squeeze your toes together, pressuring the ball-of-foot.
Tight shoes compress and put pressure on your feet.
Yes, arch support lifts up, supports and stabilizes the arch of the foot, reducing plantar fascia pain and inflammation.
It’s important to find supportive shoes and sandals with built-in arch support that help control over-pronation, and consequently work to alleviate the strain on the plantar fascia and the pain associated with plantar fasciitis. When you need to use special insoles or custom-made orthotics for plantar fasciitis you should look for shoes that come with removable insoles, such as Orthofeet shoes, which feature removable insoles with built-in arch support in all their shoes, including dress shoes