Plantar Fasciitis Relief: How Bespoke Footwear can make all the difference

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting millions of people worldwide, most commonly the age range most frequently affected are 40-60 year olds. Whether you are an athlete, busy professional or someone that spends hours on their feet, the condition can often be debilitating to those suffering with plantar fasciitis. Bespoke footwear tailored specifically to your foot structure and needs can offer lasting relief and help prevent flare ups.

Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes and supports the arch of the foot. When the tissue of this band is overstrained and overstretched, it causes symptoms such as a sharp, stabbing pain through the bottom of the foot, this typically can be the most noticeable first thing in the morning, with your first steps.

Common causes and symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis 

• There can often be no obvious cause as to why plantar fasciitis can develop in an overall healthy foot.
• Over use can be a trigger to cause the inflammation and pain, activities like running, prolonged standing or walking on very hard surfaces can contribute.
• Wearing shoes with poor arch support, thin soles or poor heel cushioning can help put excessive strain on the arch and plantar fascia.
• Misalignment of the foot structure such as flat feet, high arches or abnormal gait can increase the risk of developing plantar fasciitis although age and weight can have a significant impact on the timing of its development.

Who should consider Bespoke Shoes?

• People with chronic heel pain, finding themselves unresponsive to standard treatments.
• These with unusual foot shapes and structural abnormalities.
• Individuals with multiple foot conditions (bunions, flat feet, arthritis etc)
• Anyone seeking a long term solution to help relieve the symptoms of plantar fasciitis.

How Bespoke Footwear helps Plantar Fasciitis 

Bespoke footwear is specially crafted for your unique feet, using detailed measurements to capture as much information about feet and gait, footwear is created to offload pressure and provide targeted relief for plantar fasciitis. Our experienced team here at Bill Bird Shoes will help to design and craft stylish footwear to suit your needs. Your unique prescription will be carefully assessed, our team will make recommendations as to the best footwear solution to suit your needs. Proper arch support is crucial to offload the stress from the plantar fasciitis, our bespoke footwear and cushioned inserts are made to match the contours of your arch, promoting better foot alignment and reduce tension within the foot. Deep heel cups provide stability, cushioning under the heel and within the counter of the shoe helps absorb the impact of each step, protecting the inflamed area and minimising the pain during the heel strike phase of the gait cycle (walking). Bespoke footwear can incorporate subtle adjustments to correct over pronation or supination, helping to distribute pressure more evenly across the foot. Custom made footwear by the Bill Bird Shoes team can reduce the the risk of recurring injury by addressing the root cause of pain. They promote better posture, improved biomechanics and long term foot health.

Walking can become a pleasure again...

If you are tired of dealing with the constant aches, pains and limitations of plantar fasciitis, it might be time to consider if bespoke footwear could be the solution for you. The targeted support and comfort can aid long term relief allowing you to move with confidence again.