plantar fasciitis
noun
: inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain
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Cold weather calls for this faux fur lining, a removable and machine washable insole with arch support (great for victims of plantar fasciitis) alongside top-grade materials like sheepskin and suede for a winter slipper worth investing in.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Another traveler who suffers from bunions and plantar fasciitis purchased them for a trip to Japan, upon their podiatrist’s recommendation.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Multiple reviewers also highlight the sneakers’ roomy toe box, which is especially comfortable for shoppers with wide feet, plantar fasciitis, and other conditions.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
In the Tigers’ range: Lane Thomas — the hero (for the Guardians) of the 2024 ALDS had a rough 2025 follow-up in Cleveland, with three IL stints (the final one for foot surgery to correct a case of plantar fasciitis) keeping him from ever getting on track.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Another traveler who suffers from bunions and plantar fasciitis purchased them for a trip to Japan, upon their podiatrist’s recommendation.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Multiple reviewers also highlight the sneakers’ roomy toe box, which is especially comfortable for shoppers with wide feet, plantar fasciitis, and other conditions.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
In the Tigers’ range: Lane Thomas — the hero (for the Guardians) of the 2024 ALDS had a rough 2025 follow-up in Cleveland, with three IL stints (the final one for foot surgery to correct a case of plantar fasciitis) keeping him from ever getting on track.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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