Plantar Fasciitis

[Sterlo]

Had it for around a year. Better shoes, never walking barefoot and losing weight stopped it.

Fine with the first 2, third one going to be a struggle, although it does need doing!

 

[markemark]

Fine with the first 2, third one going to be a struggle, although it does need doing!

The pain is a great motivator.

 

[AndyRM]

I've been wondering if I might have it for some time now, and I think I may well do having read through this thread.

Tingling feet, random pains in my feet and lower legs, loss of feeling...

I'm probably definitely a little over-weight, and I do walk pretty much everywhere in crappy shoes most of the time.

GP seems like a wise port of call at this point.

Cheers for the thread @Slick and the advice from everyone else!

 

[vickster]

Footwear really is very important, I think mine was kicked off by wearing a pair of Chelsea boots with little arch and ankle support and a small heel. Advised to wear trainers with a rocker sole (so running type rather than a flat converse plimsoll style)

 

[AndyRM]

Footwear really is very important, I think mine was kicked off by wearing a pair of Chelsea boots with little arch and ankle support and a small heel. Advised to wear trainers with a rocker sole (so running type rather than a flat converse plimsoll style)

Yeah, I think that's what's set it off for me.

Footwear has generally alternated between knackered old docs and fairly old (but decent quality) high top trainers. I do have a newer pair of boots which are great, and I've just got some newer trainers, but they're low tops so rubbed in a new place - I'll have to wait for the blisters to die down!

 

[CAESAR AVGVSTVS]

I’ve had Plantar Fasciitis for over twenty plus years. Usually it goes on its own after a couple of months. It’s got progressively worst over the last few years. The last time it lasted for eight months. As others have said it gets very painful. I purchased some Scholl insoles to take the pressure off the heal. I also used a Massage Roller that worked very well for me. Ice packs also helped out. I’m now a little more careful from over doing it on my feet. I know the signs to slow down, or suffer the consequences 🤣

 

[Sterlo]

Footwear really is very important, I think mine was kicked off by wearing a pair of Chelsea boots with little arch and ankle support and a small heel. Advised to wear trainers with a rocker sole (so running type rather than a flat converse plimsoll style)

I'm trying to find some running style myself, but I've got wide feet and a high instep so I'm struggling at the mo. Why do shoes vary so much, I take a 10.1/2 if I can find them or 11. I tried an 11 on in Clarks at the weekend and my toe was about an inch from the end of the shoe. I prefer Clarks if I can afford them, even their standard fittings are wider plus if I can get an 10.1/2 H I'm in heaven.

 

[Drago]

The worst thing is getting up in the night for a wee. I have to wear my slippers now. I sleep in the nod so I must be quite a sight for any burglars, totally nude except for carpet slippers.

 

[vickster]

ASICS trainers are wide fitting IME. Or wider New Balance. Look at sportshoes.com for deals
Clarks come in different widths. Could look at Hotter too in sale

 

[vickster]

Yeah, I think that's what's set it off for me.

Footwear has generally alternated between knackered old docs and fairly old (but decent quality) high top trainers. I do have a newer pair of boots which are great, and I've just got some newer trainers, but they're low tops so rubbed in a new place - I'll have to wait for the blisters to die down!

Converse are the worst. Zero support!

 

[AndyRM]

Converse are the worst. Zero support!

My last pair of those disintegrated about a year ago after an impromptu visit to the North Sea (I fell in trying to catch a frisbee).

I used to love them, especially when they were dirt cheap. Then Nike bought them (which I appreciated saved the company) and the prices skyrocketed. Even a basic pair of Chucks is pushing £60 these days which is an outrage for glorified plimsolls.

 

[Sterlo]

ASICS trainers are wide fitting IME. Or wider New Balance. Look at sportshoes.com for deals
Clarks come in different widths. Could look at Hotter too in sale

Strangely, I did try some ASICS just after I tried the Clarks but I wasn't that impressed.

 

[OldShep]

Sympathy to the OP the constant pain must be awful and I hope you can find some relief soon.
It’s around 7 years since I had a bad time with PF which I’m certain was brought on with some cheap shoes. I’m very careful in what I buy now and with arch support insoles in everything I wear.
I found a squash ball the perfect thing to roll under my foot when sitting which gave some relief along with standing on steps and dropping the heel.

 

[vickster]

Silly question OP, have you had your feet x-rayed scanned to check it's not something else like arthritis exacerbating?

 

[Drago]

ASICS trainers are wide fitting IME. Or wider New Balance. Look at sportshoes.com for deals
Clarks come in different widths. Could look at Hotter too in sale

I've spent a fortune on Skechers and Under Armour trainers, deliberately bought half a size larger on Docs advice. Does seem to help.