Really, really comfortable shoes… 👞

I too suffer with of and RA badly and my toes are so sensitive at times I can’t put any pressure on them. I wear two pair of socks one an two sizes larger than normal and then wide Sketchers. Both, trainers, boots and slippers I cannot cope with anything else. My podiatrist said I had to wear lace ups as the give more support but they are not always easy to get in slippers and boots. I think two pear of socks make a huge difference.

I wear Vionic shoes. They’re very comfortable and supportive. Quite expensive but often available on sale at amazon.

I had PF about 18 months ago and could hardly walk at all. I was desperate to go on holiday at the time. I was advised that acupuncture wouldn't help me in the short term so I contacted my GP who prescribed an anti inflammatory for the duration of my holiday and it worked! I also got a pair of Vionic trainers, which I recommend.

I had 3 sessions of shock wave therapy on the NHS and haven't had PF since but have other problems with my feet. Fit flops in the summer are my life savers, wear boots in the winter. Doc Martens, Heavenly Feet, Fit Flop and Clarks boots that I've had for years all help. Going to foot and ankle clinic at the end of the month to see what they suggest next.

Skechers without a doubt are my favourites. And now there are so many styles, not just trainers. So comfortable. I have two pairs of Heavenly Foot ankle boots and they are like slippers. But I've only seen them on line, though I'm sure some shops must sell them.

I am seeing many people recommending Birkenstocks for plantar fasciitis.

I suffered wit PF for years, could only wear cross which have thick spongy soles
Was cured by a course of shock wave therapy, pulsed sound waves that stimulate healing, a chiropractor recommended it, should be able to find somewhere local privately, paid £40 a session, took 3 sesdions,don't think it's available on NHS

Yes Hotter for me (laced and sandels) and used to have MBT shoes but now have Hoka for trainers/lace ups as recommended by niece in Aus who is a nurse so on her feet a lot. But do go podiatrist and maybe get special insoles customised for yourself.

I have arthritis. I wear Hotter shoes with orthotic insoles (nhs and private) Also Fitflops and good quality walking boots (fitted at Cotswold or similar) 🥾 for hikes etc.

I had pf around 3 years ago for around 9 months ,very painful, insoles did the trick,a lot of folk recommend sketcher shoes.

Have you thought of going to a good chiropodist foot clinic to have a steroid injection done under a scan? My husband suffered plantar F for over 2 years about 5 years ago, I too got it 3 years ago just when we were going on holiday and could hardly walk nor drive so I got in touch with a very good chiropodist/ podiatry clinic in West Sussex who had been recommended to me and he recommended the injection. Absolutely brilliant, I was able to go on holiday as planned the following week with no problem at all. My son who drives HGV’s for a living also got PF last year and I recommended the clinic to him, a week later he had the injection and was surprised and pleased that the pain had gone. It’s absolutely worth the uncomfortable pain and couple of days rest after for recovery to have the injection. It definitely should be available on the NHS!

I had pig for ages tried every insole had physio saw a podiatrist at the hospital to have special insoles made and was recommended a stretch board. Nothing worked. A friend suggested literide crocs right at the beginning but I dismissed it as I find crocs so ugly. Eventually I gave in as I could only hobble around and had run out of ideas. They healed it completely, the literide is a special croc made in only a few styles and have a squidgy sole. It’s worth a try, good luck

I wear Finn Comfort shoes - expensive but they last forever and are the only shoes I’ve ever had that have been comfortable from day 1.

My winter boots are sketchers . They are very comfortable . For shoes I tend to go for Fitflops , but they also do boots .

I wear a lot of Rieker shoes and boots now, they fit well and are comfortable. My husband gets their shoes too. I like Scholl toe post sandals in the summer but may give fit flops a try now.

I too have PF, the last thing my doctor said to me on the phone, was “don’t walk around bare foot”. I’ve since told him, that should be a point you really get across to sufferers. My pain is now much improved since always wearing nurses clogs indoors (soft sole and heel) and no sling backs outdoors in summer.

Bought Sketchers with thick memory foam insoles last year. Had difficulty finding a style that fit but love the comfort of my pair.

Skechers. Comfy, warm and quite trendy. Hope you feel better soon.

I have PF & FitFlops have been my saviour. I have their slippers too and wear their flip flops in Summer. Expensive but worth it. Eliminated the pain completely.

I have been reading this to try and get some ideas for comfortable shoes, at present I can only wear mule type shoes as I have a spur on my right heel and ordinary shoes leave me in agony. Roll on summer when I live in Fitflop sandals.

I have Nortons neuromas and very painful hammer toes from wearing toe posts for 35 years! My consultant suggested fitflops (not toe posts) I have a couple of pairs of boots, trainers, and cross foot sandals and fitflops which make walking possible. I had some lovely sheepskin slippers (not fitflop) but I couldn't wear them, they caused pain! My husband wears skechers and I did try a pair of trainers, which seemed well cushioned, but there was an indent around the insole that my toes slid into, which was very uncomfortable. I'll stick with my fitflops.

Can highly recommend FitFlops, not cheap but they often have a sale. I haven't worn anything else since 2007! ( Miss high heels occasionally though!)

My podiatrist has recommended shock wave therapy for PF. Has anyone tried this?

I’ve just bought some Ecco Biome walking shoes and can safely say that they are both the lightest and most comfortable pair I’ve ever had - and most of my shoes are Skechers.

Skechers do a trainer with arch support, they are great for Plantar Fascitis.. and really comfortable. I have a dog and need to walk her and find these by far the best for support. I also have a insole for boots and some supportive slippers made by Vionio, a bit pricey, but worth it.. Good luck with finding something.