05/15/2025
Do you suffer from heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis? The good news? The right footwear makes all the difference.
Why Choose Drew Shoes to Help with the Pain?
Drew is know for combining orthopedic support with all-day comfort and style. Our shoes are specifically designed to help relieve pressure on the heel and arch–exactly where plantar fasciitis hits hardest. We have plenty of styles from which to choose, but all include features that will help alleviate pain.
Features That Matter:
• Deep, wide toe boxes to reduce pressure
• Removable, cushioned insoles for customized orthotic support
• Firm heel counters for added stability
• Sturdy, yet shock-absorbing bottoms to promote comfortable walking motion
Whether you're heading to work or enjoying a walk, Drew Shoes can provide the support your feet need to heal and stay active. Take the first step toward relief today.
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Below is some helpful information from an article by the Mayo Clinic Staff, Sept 7, 2023.
Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes, known as the plantar fascia.
Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that often occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting.
Symptoms
Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps after awakening, although it also can be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting.
Causes
The plantar fascia is a band of tissue, called fascia, that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes. It supports the arch of the foot and absorbs shock when walking.
Tension and stress on the fascia can cause small tears. Repeated stretching and tearing of the facia can irritate or inflame it, although the cause remains unclear in many cases of plantar fasciitis.
Risk factors
Even though plantar fasciitis can develop without an obvious cause, some factors can increase your risk of developing this condition. They include:
Age. Plantar fasciitis is most common in people between the ages of 40 and 60.
Certain types of exercise. Activities that place a lot of stress on your heel and attached tissue — such as long-distance running, ballet dancing and aerobic dance — can contribute to the onset of plantar fasciitis.
Foot mechanics. Flat feet, a high arch or even an atypical pattern of walking can affect the way weight is distributed when you're standing and can put added stress on the plantar fascia.
Obesity. Excess pounds put extra stress on your plantar fascia.
Occupations that keep you on your feet. Factory workers, teachers and others who spend most of their work hours walking or standing on hard surfaces can be at increased risk of plantar fasciitis.
Complications
Ignoring plantar fasciitis can result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. You're likely to change your walk to try to avoid plantar fasciitis pain, which might lead to foot, knee, hip or back problems.
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