Good point. My doctor diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis because of my flat feet. She suggested shoe insoles and stretching exercises, as well as walking for weight management. The insoles seem to be working, though the heels of my shoes ride a little low because of the insoles. Will see how they do at work soon, and will report back regards the muscle fatigue I'd usually experience. But good point regards the sneakers, @FPFL.
Concur. My work at a retail store requires standing behind a counter for the first 2-½ hours ringing sales, only after that is it possible to step from behind to move about on the sales floor. My right leg looks larger than the left because my stance typically prefers leaning on the right. My former wide-width shoes were great for short excursions to the grocery store, but terrible for standing lengthy periods of time. Been doing this for 22 years. The foot/leg pain began within the last 6 months...
Just invested in some size 11 XX-wide New Balance shoes (ones that felt better before the more recent wide-width shoes). Gotta step up my stretching routine if this fasciitis keeps up...also some plantar fasciitis insoles for the slippers as well...
I wear a brand with a funny name around the house for the same reasons; they are the "recovery sandals" https://www.oofos.com/
This might sound strange, but I found a decent YT video with reliable advice (instead of bandaid solutions) that recommends stretching by placing your toes as high as you can up against a wall with your affected heel still on the floor, and leaning gently towards the wall to stretch the heel striation. It works! Easier than trying to grab your foot while its crossed up on your opposite knee.
I tried everything, everything. Wearing the flops at home was the only noticeable change. Everyone is different though. I had a buddy who had used a spoon to smooth his arch with and he said that helped fix it. Lot's of snake oil out there too.
