Insoles For Plantar Fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of pain under the heel. Symptoms occur gradually and usually worse first thing in the mornings, or after a priod of rest. Pain may also radiate into the arch of your foot. As your foot warms up the pain eases, often only to return again later. The cause is inflammation and most likely degeneration of a band of tissue (plantar fascia) under the foot at the point it attaches to the heel.

Choosing Plantar fasciitis insoles

Choosing the right insole to help cure your Plantar fasciitis is about knowing which foot type you have. The means you can pick the right insole to support the arch of your foot. As a result, the strain on your foot reduces, allowing it to heal and helping prevent recurrance.

Plantar fasciitis & foot type

The correct insole for you depends on your specific foot type. The three types are:

• Overpronate
• Supinate
• Neutral

Most people with Plantar fasciitis tend to overpronate. However, at Ultimate Performance we have an insole to suit all types and situations.

Plantar fasciitis insoles for overpronators

Overpronators are much more at risk of Plantar fasciitis. This is because, as your foot strikes the ground, the arch under your foot flattens. The Plantar fascia under your foot over-stretches, tugging at its attachment to your heel.

Eventually it becomes inflammed and over time degenerates causing pain.

The Ultimate Performance F3D Support+ Insoles is best for overpronators who's feet flatten when walking and running. 

Neutral feet

If you neither overpronate or supinate (under-pronate) then you are among the lucky ones. You are less likely to suffer plantar related heel pain. This is because your foot tends not to flatten as you walk and run. However, if you do suffer then the F3D Neutral Insole is the one for you. It has natural support with very good cushioning.

Oversupinators

These people usually have rigid, high arch feet and are also less likely to suffer Plantar heel pain. However, cushioning is the priority for this foot type as it lacks its own natural shock absorbing properties. As a result, we recommend the Ultimate Performance F3D Cushion+ Insole for oversupinators.

How can I know my foot type?

If you are not sure what your foot type is then try the wet foot test. Stand on a piece of paper with wet feet and examine your footprint.