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How to choose the best hiking boots for plantar fasciitis
First, your boots need to fit comfortably in both length and width. The toe box should offer enough space for you to wiggle your toes, and the heel shouldn’t feel restrictive, tight, or likely to chafe, Dr. Belanger says. You may need to try on a few pairs in order to find the right fit, but a little trial and error is worth avoiding chafing, irritation, and blisters in the long run.
Boots with good arch support, a slight heel drop , and extra cushioning should help prevent pain related to plantar fasciitis, Dr. Belanger says. He adds that if cushioning is your top priority and you don’t need the ankle support that comes with a boot, you can try lower-cut hiking shoes or trail shoes .
Dr. Piekarska adds that you should look for a fairly rigid hiking boot as well. “The more flexible the shoe, the less support the joints in your foot have,” she explains. “[A flexible shoe] requires the plantar fascia, as well as your joints and ligaments, to accommodate your body weight with each step since the shoe is doing little to no work.
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