Plantar faciitis and barefoot shoes

[Kaie]

Anyone know if the barefoot shoes (Vibrams, Vivos or Merrells) are good for plantar faciitis? I have a pretty bad case of it, it has been over 7 months and it is still painful. I know you are supposed to have arch support for PF, and I am a bit worried not having it. Does anyone have any knowledge about this?

xo

[VinceG]

Originally Posted by Kaie

Anyone know if the barefoot shoes (Vibrams, Vivos or Merrells) are good for plantar faciitis? I have a pretty bad case of it, it has been over 7 months and it is still painful. I know you are supposed to have arch support for PF, and I am a bit worried not having it. Does anyone have any knowledge about this?

xo

In the book, "Born to Run," the author explores precisely this question. His conclusion was that shoes and the inhibiting effect they have on natural foot movements is the major cause behind all foot problems including plantar faciitis.

My personal recommendation is for Invisible Shoes. You can find them here:
Huaraches Barefoot Running Sandals of the Tarahumara Indians | InvisibleShoe.com

I own a pair and I love them. The few problems I had with them are easily solved with their new design. I would recommend the 6mm Contact to start off with. If you don't have ready access to a leather punch, then I would suggest getting the ready-made set. I cut my own holes with a drill bit, and the roughness of the hole wore my laces prematurely.