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Plantar Fasciitis relief?
For those who know how painful PF is, it bites when you're trying to overcome it by simple exercises that don't address the main problem: restoring correct foot alignment & arch support. That lead me to SuperFeet and Orthaheel insoles.
Pros- very well constructed. Would easily last 20+ years of constant use. Heavy duty base (see pics) with cushion and foot control. Now I actually tried a few since my feet are almost flat. Started with the Copper & Black DMP (both low arch support), Blue (mid arch support), and finally the Green (higher arch support) which seems to fit me best now that my PF is healing. But for PF recovery? Read on.
Cons- Arch support is a little further back on my arch than my Orthaheels, which are currently treating my PF. Superfeet has little cushion on the heel or arch for PF. I've been trying out different insoles rather than going the expensive route of custom insoles (several $100s) so it's been a learning process. Many of the Superfeet insoles I tried were quite comfy but my PF pain continued. The Copper DMP, Black DMP, Blue, and Green weren't made for that, but they're awesome insoles MADE for great foot support AFTER treating PF.
Conclusion- Now this is just my experience with these insoles, and the Orthaheel. The Orthaheel doesn't have the same durable construction as the Superfeet (Orthaheel might last 4-5 yrs) but it's specifically made for PF recovery. I purchased the Orthaheel sandal first which made me feel like I was walking with a cue ball under my foot, but after the first week, pain started going away. By the second week, pain dropped considerably. So why not try their foot insoles? Well, I did.
Orthaheels insoles & sandals were made to address Plantar Fasciitis (PF), and they do. However Superfeet work better after you've recovered from PF. Since I enjoy walking & my German Shepherd dog loves to also, I also think Superfeet work better on cushioned shoes like cross-trainers, walking shoes, and running shoes. My Orthaheel works better on footware with limited cushion like boots (I wear a lot) and dress shoes. I learned this from lots of blisters and foot pain, but this is what works for me. So in conclusion, I will continue to buy both Superfeet Green (high-arch) and Orthaheel PF insoles.
July 2013 · Health and Household · verified purchase