The 10 Best Insoles for Plantar Fasciitis, Tested and Reviewed

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You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the bottoms of your feet—unless you have plantar fasciitisand that single band of tissue connecting your toes to your heel has become the bane of your daily existence. Using a supportive insoleor orthoticis one of the many remedies for plantar fasciitis. These devices help to lift the arches of your feet, taking pressure off the plantar fascia, allowing it to heal and avoid further inflammation.

When shopping for insoles to alleviate plantar fasciitis, remember what type of foot you have and where you experience pain. Also, the kind of support (firm vs. moderate), cushioning, heel design and preferred material will depend on your needs. To simplify shopping, we tested and reviewed 20 insoles in the lab and at home to find the best based on support, comfort, breathability, pain relief, and value. Lastly, an expert from our Medical Expert Board also reviewed this article for medical accuracy.

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What Healthcare Providers Want You to Know

• Look for firm support: While the thought of standing on insoles with cushy, jelly-like pads seems nice, both podiatrists we interviewed say you want to avoid this kind of support. The goal of using insoles is to maintain your arch, says Sidney Weiser, DPM, Founder and President of Quality Podiatry Group, so they shouldn’t be so flexible that your arches collapse when you walk.
• Opt for medium cushioning: Regarding cushioning, you’re looking for the Goldilocks of insoles—not too soft, but not so firm that they’re uncomfortable to wear. Diana Valencia, DPM, a podiatrist at NYC Foot & Ankle Center in Manhattan, says you want a good in-between to help with plantar fasciitis.
• Deep heel cups are best: Insoles with adeep heel cup relieve pressure on the plantar fascia and correctly align the foot to absorb the impact of walking, running, and standing.
• Alter the sizing if needed: The podiatrists we consulted noted that most premade insoles are designed so you can trim them to fit snugly within your shoe. There should be enough room inside your shoes for both your foot and the insole, so you may have to remove the insole that comes with the shoe to keep from overcrowding, says Weiser.
• Know your foot type: It’s important to know your foot type when choosing an insole to support your unique anatomy rather than work against it. Michael Fishkin, a certified pedorthist at Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists, says to make sure the insole’s structure is not too aggressive for your foot type.

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