Great shoes start with a well crafted foundation. Those who suffer from plantar fasciitis know just how critical the right sole can be in a pair of shoes.
“The shape of our shoe sole is paramount to the support of our foot structure,” explains Dr. Bradley Schaeffer of TLC’s My Feet Are Killing Me. “Arch support, proper width, and metatarsal support will give us both support and comfort!”
Enter our famous anatomically contoured cork/latex footbed. From our wool clogs to summer sandals, this footbed brings comfort and relief to anyone suffering from plantar fasciitis pain. Explore our customer’s favorite shoes for foot pain in our Pain Relief Shopping Guide.
Keep reading for a few our recommendations of the best shoes for Plantar Fasciitis...
The Essenz Wool Clog
The Essenz Clog is a customer favorite for many reasons. This essential wool house shoe is built with the same construction and materials as our popular Original 108 clog. We left off the Stegmann ribbon and opted for a minimalist trimmed edge for those who like a simpler look. This shoe has a soft, seamless Merino wool blended upper and when paired with our Stegmann support sole, customers find both practical style and relief from plantar fasciitis pain.
One customer wrote:
“This is my first pair of Stegmann Clogs and I wear them every chance I get. I love the way they support my feet. I occasionally suffer from plantar fasciitis, especially if I wear the wrong shoes. But I find relief with my Stegmann’s. So glad I finally splurged and bought a pair. Well worth the investment.”
Original 108 Clog
The Original 108 clog is our most well loved for customers who suffer from plantar fasciitis pain. The wool clog has a 1” heel rise and 3/4 inch toe platform, a low slope ideal for proper posture and relieving strain on the feel, knees, and back. This classic and popular clog is available in a medium or wide fit depending on your comfort needs. These features make Stegmann shoes among the best shoes available for plantar fasciitis as one customer shares:
“These are the only shoes I can wear that help my plantar fasciitis and heel spur. I have been wearing them for a year now, and I love them.”
Another customer shared: “These clogs are SOOOO comfortable and basically cured my plantar fasciitis. I wear them only indoors as slippers/house shoes.”
Freya Wedge Sandal
You’d never know how comfortable these cute strappy sandals are at a glance. If you look closely though, you’ll see all of the great features that have plantar fasciitis sufferers rejoicing. That includes a cushioned soft suede footbed, arch support,fully adjustable leather straps, padded no-rub heel strap, generous wide toe box, and a lightweight cork and latex midsole.
One happy sandal customer wrote:
“I found my summer shoes! I was diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis last summer and it is finally healing. However, I've decided to stick with only shoes that have great arch support to avoid its return. These sandals will be sooooo versatile. They look dressier because of the slight heel but they don't feel like a heel at all. They are comfy from the moment you put them on. Even though I have a couple other pairs of summer shoes, I have a feeling these are going to be the ones I reach for every day!”
Eco Clog
Dr. Bradley wears his Eco Clogs with confidence and comfort. He says it’s all about the lightweight cork sole that helps with shock absorption and is lightweight. Those shock-absorbing qualities can reduce regular distress to your foot’s muscles, including the plantar fascia. The extra bounce mitigates pain related to plantar fasciitis. As a final bonus, the cork footbed molds to the bottom of your feet to create a customized supportive fit for your whole foot.
Dr. Bradley says:
“Stegmann shoes have an amazing design that contours to our arches and provides the right amount of support we deserve for all day wear and tear. I personally love the metatarsal support when standing for long periods of time.”
Wool Flex Clog
Offered in wide width for both men and women, the WoolFlex Clog receives our highest comfort rating of all of our shoes. The WoolFlex clog makes an excellent house shoe or comfortable slip-on street shoe thanks to the anatomically contoured polyurethane sole with arch and metatarsal support. The cushion has a medium/soft firmness for sophisticated support.
One customer shared:
"I researched so many different brands/options and could not be happier with my Stegmann clogs. The clogs are super supportive and can be worn outside but are still cozy enough to feel like slippers. My back, hips and feet hurt much less after long periods of standing now that I wear these indoors almost exclusively."
