I don’t have Tieks, but I’ve found that for everyday shoes the less supportive the better. My PF improved when I started wearing wider shoes with minimal cushion that let my toes spread when I walk. I do it intentionally, because spreading toes helps your arch lift and strengthens your foot overall. I wear supportive sneakers for exercise, but otherwise all flat shoes. And lots of foot strengthening and calf stretching/strengthening.

Forgot to add - for me Tieks would cause a plantar fasciitis flare up, no question.

I am prone to plantar fasciitis and through much trial and error I’ve arrived at the following footwear choices:

Hoka Bondi sneakers - total, absolute game changers. If I’m going to be walking any significant distance on concrete or hard floors, ie big box stores, malls, museums, airports, train stations etc they are my hands down choice.

Vionic - Tide flip flops, Relax and Gemma slippers

Abeo - Oasis sandals

In the past when I was actively suffering from plantar fasciitis I found that one day or even a few hours in unsuitable footwear could cause it to flare and then it would take weeks for it to subside. So now I take no chances.

20:23 Once you find -some- solution, it's likely you will not have to wear that shoe/that insert all day. Part of the day, ideally the start of the day, will make a difference. I have very high arches but suffer from plantar fasciltis if I don't have a routine. I step-into the same shoes as soon as I wake each morning. For me the answer is firm wooden clogs.

Something like this you could put in almost any shoe. Go to the store and try out the options. comfortoneshoes.com/collections/womens-orthotics/products/lynco-l800w-womens-train-orthotics-orthotics

I like plastic birks for my pf

Do NOT get them! I believe my Tieks actually caused the plantar fasciitis!

I have no foot issues. I have Tieks and they are fine for a while, but I'd imagine they'd be torture for people who need support in their shoes.

I used to like Danskos. One time my foot went in about 90 degrees. The side of the shoe was on the ground. Worst ankle sprain ever.

Anonymous wrote:I have plantar fasciitis, and also have some Tieks. I would not recommend them, as they just don't provide much support at all. I wear AGL flats that fit like a glove. Pricey, but the fit is amazing. Try them on at Nordstrom to see how you like them.

+1

I really want to try Tieks and have read that for some people with PF they have no problem as long as they don't wear them for 12+ hours a day. I am scared to spend the money. I have tried just about everything. Unfortunately, it takes some trial and error purchases as everyone is different.

For casual wear I have found the following:
Dansko- I am in my early 40s, a nurse, my Dankso clogs are the way to go for work; I have purchased their sandals and they are nothing like the same arch support; try before you buy
Olukai- good ballet flat option & sandals/flip flips; all leather- will stretch and conform; amazing customer service
Vionic (formerly Orthaheel)- great sandal and flip flop options; slippers were hard and painful, flats squish both the top and sides of my toes and they are not leather so no stretch, some arches are too high and hard, but some are perfect- really depends on the style; I have multiple pairs of flip flops and sandal with strap
Earthies shoes- they have a good basic heel for office jobs, decent selection of flats; tend to squish pinky toe as the toe area narrow but suede versions stretch, non-leather ones do not; get tons of complements and the footbed/arch is nice; I have 2 flats, 1 loafer and 1 wedge and they are super comfy but again, be weary if you have wide feet
Abeo Biofit from Walking Company- these have built in orthotics with 3 versions (super high, neutral and flat) but don't look like granny shoes; great sandal options and some good booties and casual; they will check your feet on their fancy machine & make recommendations; good sales online but clearance items have no return policy

What does not work for me:
New balance- everyone says to try NB (including both of my podiatrists) and for me those do nothing but actually make it worse; I've wasted hundreds $$ on these
Birkenstocks- they all have a 'hump; under the toe area that hurts the bottom of my foot
Crocs- are you serious?
Sketchers- not even close (in fact I wore sketchers a lot when I was diagnosed with PF and I think they contributed to my arch problems/heel spurs)
Clarks- again, wasted money

I have a pair of Tieks and they are only comfortable for about 1-2 hours. I would not recommend buying them.

NOOOO flats that will not make things better. Dansko clogs - worn regularly and in the house worked well for me. Also interestingly birkenstock sandals did a good job and I also found that the footbed for merrills helped me out as well.

Find some nice orthaheels (vionic) on zappos or at Comfort one. I like the selection at the national harbor comfort one better than the one in old town (if you are in that area).

Anonymous wrote:I just tried on earth shoe work shoes and they were pretty good. Second the vote for orthaheels. Wear them everyday in the house.

I have a pair of Orthaheels and for arch support I prefer my FitFlops.

I love Tieks, but I agree that they're terrible for PF. Any ballet flat is, really. You definitely need something with more support. I'm sorry if that translates to "ugly", lol. I have a pair of Dansko clogs that are great for PF even though they're ugly! Those and Frye boots were mostly what I wore (besides sneakers).