Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis with Orthotics
Plantar fasciitis needs shoes with good heel cushioning, firm support, and enough space to accommodate custom orthotics. These are the shoes we recommend for managing heel pain while wearing orthotics.
What to Look For
- ✓ Removable insole (essential for custom orthotics)
- ✓ Good heel cushioning
- ✓ Firm heel counter
- ✓ Supportive midsole
- ✓ Low or moderate heel drop
- ✓ Roomy toe box
Kate
An extra-wide fitting shoe with removable insole and padded collar, designed specifically for comfort and orthotic compatibility. A solid choice for wide feet in professional settings.
- ✓Extra-wide fitting up to 8E
- ✓Removable insole for orthotics
- ✓Padded collar for comfort
- ✓Professional appearance
- ✓Designed for orthotic compatibility
Clifton 10
The Clifton 10 is the go-to recommendation for orthotic wearers who run on roads. Its generous stack height, removable insole, and meta-rocker sole reduce impact on the heel and forefoot.
- ✓Meta-rocker sole reduces joint stress
- ✓Generous stack height for orthotics
- ✓Wide toe box and removable insole
- ✓Endorsed by Royal College of Podiatry
- ✓Available in wide fit
Arizona
The classic cork footbed moulds to your foot shape over time, providing customised arch support. The deep heel cup stabilises the foot well for a sandal.
- ✓Cork footbed moulds to foot shape
- ✓Deep heel cup for stability
- ✓Removable footbed for orthotics
- ✓Durable and long-lasting construction
- ✓Two adjustable straps for fit
Adrenaline GTS 25
The Adrenaline GTS 25 carries forward the GuideRails support system, limiting excess foot movement without rigid posts and working with rather than against most orthotics. A reliable stability choice.
- ✓GuideRails provide gentle support
- ✓Removable insole for orthotics
- ✓Available in wide fittings
- ✓Comfortable for long distances
- ✓Works well with orthotic prescriptions
860v14
A dependable stability trainer with a medial post for overpronation control, available in the widest range of widths of any stability shoe. Works well alongside most orthotic prescriptions.
- ✓Medial post for pronation control
- ✓Available from B to 4E width
- ✓Removable insole for orthotics
- ✓Excellent heel counter
- ✓Dependable and well-proven design
Shore
Purpose-built for orthotic-level support with a contoured removable footbed, deep heel cup, and adjustable straps. Carries the APMA Seal of Acceptance for podiatric quality.
- ✓Contoured removable footbed
- ✓Deep heel cup for stability
- ✓Adjustable hook-and-loop straps
- ✓APMA Seal of Acceptance
- ✓Firm midsole for support
Walker
Built-in podiatrist-designed arch support with a firm heel counter. A clean, simple design suitable for casual and light walking use, with genuine biomechanical support.
- ✓Podiatrist-designed arch support
- ✓Firm heel counter for stability
- ✓Clean, simple design
- ✓Suitable for casual and walking use
- ✓Removable insole for orthotics
Un Loop
An unstructured leather shoe with a removable insole and cushioned footbed. Smart enough for office wear while remaining comfortable for plantar fasciitis sufferers.
- ✓Removable cushioned insole
- ✓Unstructured leather for flexibility
- ✓Professional appearance for offices
- ✓Cushioned footbed for comfort
Pace
A cushioned sole with removable insole in standard and wide fittings. Professional appearance makes it suitable for office environments while providing plantar fasciitis relief.
- ✓Removable insole as standard
- ✓Cushioned sole for heel comfort
- ✓Standard and wide fittings
- ✓Professional office appearance
GO WALK Arch Fit
An affordable option with podiatrist-certified arch support, lightweight construction, and machine washability. A good entry-level choice for people exploring orthotic-friendly footwear.
- ✓Podiatrist-certified arch support
- ✓Machine washable for easy care
- ✓Lightweight and comfortable
- ✓Affordable entry-level price
- ✓Available in wide fit