What to Look For in Plantar Fasciitis Insoles?

One of the simplest ways to relieve your foot pain as well as treat and prevent plantar fasciitis is to use plantar fasciitis insoles.

But it’s important you pick up a pair that are designed to actually be effective. Otherwise you may as well throw a sheet of cardboard in your shoes. It’ll do the same thing (i.e. nothing) but it’ll be a whole lot cheaper.

These are the most important qualities you should be looking for:

1. Strong foot support. As a general rule, the more soft an insert is, the less likely it is to offer the support you need for plantar fasciitis. The better orthotic inserts use a strong molded arch made up of plastic or another solid material to offer the arch support you effectively need.
2. Durable cushioning. This may come as a shock, but our caveman ancestors weren’t scurrying between their office and Starbucks all day. Much like our bodies aren’t designed to ingest Coca Cola, our heels aren’t made for the hard surfaces we subject them to today. Look for an insole that combines firm arch support with a cushioned layer of foam on top for comfort.
3. Deep heel cup. Finally, look for an insole with a deep heel seat. The cupping effect this creates helps make the soft tissues around your heel more effective at cushioning impact to your heel bone, and it’ll also make your foot more stable which will improve your balance when playing sport.