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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Even people with plantar fasciitis, bunions, and other painful foot conditions have rated them five stars.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Amazon's shoe shop has tons of comfortable options suitable for people with plantar fasciitis.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
These slip-on sneakers feature a sleek leather upper and subtle platform outsoles that add a bit of height while helping ease heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Hoka’s beloved Anacapa Low GTX was rising to the top with reviews for those with plantar fasciitis who needed a supportive and cushioned light-weight hiking sneaker.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Amazon's shoe shop has tons of comfortable options suitable for people with plantar fasciitis.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
These slip-on sneakers feature a sleek leather upper and subtle platform outsoles that add a bit of height while helping ease heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Hoka’s beloved Anacapa Low GTX was rising to the top with reviews for those with plantar fasciitis who needed a supportive and cushioned light-weight hiking sneaker.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Plantar fasciitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plantar%20fasciitis. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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