Plantar Fasciitis Shoe Database
Every plantar-fasciitis-rated shoe in the SoleGuide database, with orthotic compatibility ratings, widths, and prices.
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What to Look For
- ✓ Removable insole (essential for custom orthotics)
- ✓ Good heel cushioning
- ✓ Firm heel counter
- ✓ Supportive midsole
- ✓ Moderate heel drop or a rocker sole
- ✓ Roomy toe box
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
Stinson 7
Maximum cushioned trail shoe with the most stack height in the HOKA range. Reviewers specifically praise the removable insole for orthotic use. Available in three widths.
- ✓Maximum stack height cushioning
- ✓Removable insole (praised by users)
- ✓Three width options
- ✓Vibram outsole for grip
- ✓Wide toe box
Faith II
A smart leather loafer on a low 35mm wedge with a removable leather-covered OrthoLite foam insole, so an orthotic drops straight in. One of the few genuinely office-appropriate slip-ons that takes an orthotic properly.
- ✓Removable OrthoLite foam insole
- ✓Smart enough for the office
- ✓Standard and Wide fittings
- ✓Soft leather and suede upper
- ✓Stability+ midsole support
Chicago
A Swiss-designed leather derby on Joya's soft Senso rocker sole, built to reduce load on arthritic and stiff joints. The removable OrthoLite insole takes orthotics, and the smart-casual styling suits everyday wear.
- ✓Soft Senso rocker sole reduces joint loading
- ✓Removable OrthoLite insole for orthotics
- ✓Full grain leather derby styling
- ✓ForeverFoam midsole distributes pressure evenly
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
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
Reese
A flat slingback sandal on Vionic's Vio Motion footbed, with contoured arch support, a deep heel cup, and adjustable hook-and-loop straps. The footbed is built in, so this is support out of the box rather than a shoe for custom orthotics.
- ✓Contoured arch support with deep heel cup
- ✓Adjustable hook-and-loop straps
- ✓Elasticated slingback heel strap
- ✓Wide (E) fitting
23Walk 2.0
Vionic's remake of the classic Walker keeps the podiatrist-designed Vio Motion footbed, firm heel counter and leather upper. Vionic does not state the insole is removable, so treat this as a supportive shoe out of the box rather than a home for custom orthotics.
- ✓Podiatrist-designed Vio Motion footbed
- ✓Firm thermoplastic heel counter
- ✓Leather and suede upper
- ✓Wide (E) fitting as standard
- ✓APMA Seal of Acceptance