The 6 Best Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis of 2020

One of the best orthotic insoles on the market today comes from the biggest brand in foot inserts. Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotics provides an easy-to-use and comfortable option for people everywhere with plantar fasciitis.

The insert uses the two-part approach of arch support and a heel cushion. The arch is reinforced to support the flat feet that often cause plantar fasciitis and promote good walking habits. The heel itself has foam directly under the heel cup for optimized shock absorption and cushioning, as well as foam leading to the heel to protect that most sensitive part of the tissue band. Dr. Scholl’s explains that this insert can help prevent morning pain and reduces plantar fasciitis soreness throughout the day.

This insole fits men’s shoe sizes 8 through 13 and can be trimmed to fit whatever footwear you need. These inserts run the length of the shoe and should be replaced every six months. All Dr. Scholl’s inserts come with a money back guarantee.

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Much like the best option for men, the top women’s insole for plantar fasciitis is the Dr. Scholl’s Heel Pain Relief Orthotic insert or PRO insole. Working well for plantar fasciitis as well as bone spurs in the heel, these insoles are “clinically proven” to reduce pain and work quickly, according to the company.

The Dr. Scholl’s heel-protecting inserts work by simply reducing how much of the ground your feet feel when you’re walking, working, or exercising. The tapered inserts, which end before the toe box to prevent squishing the toes, provide arch support and heel comfort. The insoles attach to your shoe with an adhesive will stay in place. Constructed with SHOCK GUARD, the insole is made entirely with a foam material that absorbs the impact of walking. The heel has an additional shock absorption pad and a heel cup to add even more layers of protection from the most sensitive area of the foot. The insert fits women’s shoe sizes 5 through 12.

Walking is an excellent way to exercise and enjoy your surroundings. However, if you suffer from plantar fasciitis, it can be an agonizing affair. Luckily, the WalkHero Plantar Fasciitis insoles are designed specifically to attack this problem and reduce your pain for walking and other activities.

One of the most popular solutions to plantar fasciitis on the market today, the WalkHero insoles are simple in the design but effective. The black and blue inserts are made of EVA foam for a soft cushion throughout your footwear. The inserts are built with a deep heel cup to keep your heel in the right position and reduce shock felt while walking. A high-density foam layer has also been added to the heel of the insert for an additional cushion against every ​foot step. Ideal for people with flat feet, these inserts also boast a 7-millimeter arch support to help you walk better.

Unlike many athletic orthotics, these inserts are made for everyday use and WalkHero says they can last for up to two years. They must be hand-washed and air dried. These heel-protecting insoles can fit a wide range of shoes and activities, and come in more than a dozen men’s and women’s sizes.

Basketball is rough on your feet. The pounding of the asphalt or hardwood on your feet from fastbreaks to rebounds can cause foot soreness for anyone. Add in a condition like plantar fasciitis and you’re destined to feel serious pain. Luckily, the Speedfeet Sport Gel Insole helps reduce the amount of pounding and shock that your feet feel.

The Speedfeet insole is made with medical-grade silicone coated with velvet on the top of a soft feeling that will keep your feet dry. The silicone is molded to cushion the heel and ball of the foot while also providing arch support in the center of the insole. The gel composition doesn’t just provide the cushion that a basketball player needs, it also allows for better foot friction inside the shoe and depressurizing. The insoles also promote step balance and foot strength, Speedfeet explains. You can buy these basketball insoles for either men or women.

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Whether you’re training for a sport or exercising, running with plantar fasciitis is a painful proposition. However, the very popular Powerstep Pinnacle running shoe insoles can help reduce the pain so that you maintain your fitness and optimal time while preventing running injuries.

Made with an EVA foam base, the thin and flexible insole fits most running sneakers without a problem. The second layer of “variable cushioning” provides more protection in areas where it is most needed, such as the heel, but keeps the insole from being bulky. The top layer of the insert is soft, friction-reducing, anti-microbial, and odor-resistant. In addition to the cushioning, these Powerstep insoles have semi-rigid arch support for added stability.

These inserts work well for supination and other foot problems runners develop as well. Just pop these in your shoes and see your pain level decrease.

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Comfort is the word that comes to mind when you see and touch the Footminders “Comfort” Orthotic insoles. These insoles are soft on the top, supportive throughout, and can help reduce the pain you feel on your heel from standing all day at work with plantar fasciitis.

The Footminders insole is made of medium density EVA foam. In addition to the EVA foam throughout, the heel area includes an additional “Shock Pad” made from Durapntex that helps add extra absorption so your insole takes the brunt of it rather than your foot. The ball of your foot also has added padding for comfort. The heel and ankle are supported by a deep heel cup and the top layer of the insert is covered with a soft, moisture-absorbing fabric that is resistant to bacteria.

Available in several men’s and women’s sizes, these insoles can easily be placed in non-slip footwear and other work shoes. Footminders also sells similar insoles that are only three-fourths the size.

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