7 of the Best Shoes for Golfers with Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that affects 1 in 10 people. It is caused by inflammation of the band of tissue that extends from the heel to the toes, resulting in heel pain. The ideal environment for stress injuries is the golf course, which involves several hours of walking and standing.
The condition is often caused by standing or walking for extended periods, particularly if you are not accustomed to it. By the nature of the sport, plantar fasciitis is very common among golfers and can have a negative effect on performance.
It may take several months for ‘fascia’ tissue to heal, so cushioned footwear with good arch support, like ‘AWP’ recovery shoes, is recommended to ease pain and reduce recurrence risk without the need for inserts.
There are a variety of treatments available from ice packs and foam rollers to exercises and stretches but wearing appropriate footwear can make a huge difference to recovery times and everyday comfort.
The key elements for comfortable footwear are shock absorption and postural support. Shock absorption reduces the impact of heel striking while walking and standing. All of our footwear styles are designed for people who spend long periods on their feet, such as golfers and feature excellent shock absorption.
The best shoes for golfers with plantar fasciitis are shoes with good postural support. Styles such as the AWP (pictured) help to hold the foot in the correct position, as well as encouraging good posture. The AWP has a patented heel insert that helps maintain proper ergonomic position for optimal postural support.
In addition to the treatment and relief of plantar fasciitis, our customers advise us that AWP shoes are also effective in reducing the symptoms of a variety of other common aches and pains, as well as recovery from injury. You can view all of our recovery footwear styles on the Golf Ease website here.
The best shoes for golfers with plantar fasciitis are those that have excellent shock absorption.
A person’s foot experiences a force of up to 3 times their body weight while walking. This means that a person who weighs 150 pounds would feel a force of up to 525 pounds. This can add up to hundreds of tons over a day. Good shock absorption at the heel can help reduce the impact and protect the foot.
Unisex styles such as the ‘Kassie’ and ‘Dominique’ are ideal for those with plantar fasciitis and other common foot, leg or back pains. They have anatomic removable memory foam insoles and SJ Comfort footbeds, in addition to great energy absorption.
The Kassie is a comfortable trainer with excellent heel energy absorption and an anatomic removable memory foam insole for added comfort. They are both lightweight and breathable, keeping your feet as fresh at the end of the day as they are at the start.
The Dominique is an ultra-comfortable memory foam trainer with an air unit for added cushioning. The combination of the SJ Comfort footbed, the memory foam insole and the air unit give the ‘Dominique’ optimal shock absorption. Other styles with the air unit include the ‘Ela’ for ladies and the ‘Justin’ for men.
The anti-slip soles on the above styles make them an excellent choice for the golf course.
As all of our styles are designed for people who spend long periods of time on their feet, all styles are designed for optimal comfort. You can view our full range of footwear styles here.
You may find these articles on common injuries in golfers useful:
GET A GRIP ON YOUR GOLF GAME: HOW ORTHOTICS CAN ALLEVIATE PAIN AND PREVENT INJURY
THE BEST GOLF INSOLES FOR GOLFER’S FOOT PROBLEMS
THE BEST SHOES FOR GOLFERS WITH PLANTAR FASCIITIS
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