The best shoes for plantar fasciitis in 2026, from sneakers to dress shoes

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If you have plantar fasciitis, your footwear choice is crucial, says Suzanne C. Fuchs, podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and founder of LuxePodiatry in Jupiter, Florida. The sharp, stabbing pain in your heel or the bottom of your foot happens because the plantar fascia tendon, which runs from your toes to your heels, becomes inflamed as it is pulled and strained while trying to support your arches...