Yes, in most, but not all cases. The Superfeet Insoles will help hold the rearfoot close to a neutral position. The neutral position will allow for better bone and muscle alignment. This will help reduce some of the stress on the plantar fascia ligament. Yes, Superfeet Premium Insoles can help to reduce foot elongation up to 80% on average and up to 90% in some cases.

Yes, in most, but not all cases. The insoles will help stabilize and reposition the heel bone. At the same time the deep heel cup will hold more of the fat pad under the heel bone for improved cushion and comfort.

It is the most common form of heel pain, affecting 3 million people annually. The Plantar Fascia is a tendon-like band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. It is atached to the heel bone and to the five metatarsal bones that are in the forefoot. The fascia has two tasks: (1) to support the longitudinal arch of the foot; and (2) to help prevent over pronation (foot rolls over to the inside).

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common foot complaints seen in clinics today. It's due to repeated overstretching of the plantar fascia ligament under the arch of the foot which attaches from the front of the heel to the ball of the foot. It can be caused from excessively pronated feet, an increase in weight, an increase in activity especially running, increase in age, and hereditary factors.

For 80% of consumers, the insoles will last approximately 12 months depending on body weight, type of shoe and the environment they are used in (i.e. walking, running, work and sports). Because everyone is different, we can not indicate how many miles it will take to wear a pair out. We recommend replacing oyur insoles every 12 months or when you purchase new shoes.

Yes. Be sure to take the Superfeet Insoles with you when you buy new shoes so you don't buy a shoe that is the wrong size and volume. Remember to remove any factory sock liners, if needed.

Remove the Superfeet Insoles from your shoes every night to let the shoes and Superfeet Insoles air out.

Yes. First make sure there will be enough room in the shoe to accept both the heel lift and the insole. Tape or glue the heel lift to the bottom of the insole.

The terms plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are often used to describe the same heel pain syndrome. However, they are not really the same thing: Plantar fasciitis is a painful irritation of tendon like structure (fascia) located under the foot at the place where it connects to the bottom of the heel. Heel pain is usually the hallmark of this condition. Chronic plantar fasciitis / heel pain syndrome will usually lead to the development of heel spurs.

There are several causes of plantar fasciitis / heel pain syndrome. Poor footwear, sedentary lifestyles, obesity and sports injuries are the most common causes of chronic stress leading to heel pain. It is more common in women than men. People ages 40-60 are the most susceptible to developing plantar fasciitis.

Heel pain is the most common complaint of patients evaluated by foot and ankle specialists. 80% of these visits are caused by plantar fasciitis / heel pain syndrome. The Physician & Sports Medicine Journal reports that 2 million Americans receive treatment for plantar fasciitis each year and that 10% of the population will be afflicted with this condition over a lifetime. Other estimates report that the number of people seeking help for plantar fasciitis may be as high as 3-7 million people.

According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the resolution time for plantar fasciitis / heel pain syndrome averages 6-18 months. Roughly half of the reported cases of heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis have had the condition for more than a year.

Plantar fasciitis / heel pain syndrome usually presents during adulthood and doesn’t normally affect children. Juvenile onset of heel pain syndrome is usually caused by trauma to the heel and is usually self-limiting. In other words, with a little rest the heel pain resolves on its own. Damage to sensitive growth plates in the bones of children can cause complications. Therefore, heel pain lasting beyond a few days up to a week should be evaluated by a qualified health care practitioner.