After nearly three months without running after developing plantar fasciitis in my right heel, it is now over four weeks since I started again. I continue to use Superfeet's Run Comfort insole. On my first run back I inserted both the left and right insoles to my running shoes. On the first few runs, the insoles were comfortable for the left foot, but were very uncomfortable for the right foot where I had the injury. They felt hard, sticking into the inside and outside of the foot. But no pain to the heel. So I persevered.
Gradually the discomfort from the insole decreased. So I'm not sure if it took time for the insole to bed in, or that the discomfort was from my running gait that the insole has corrected? Whatever, I'm glad that I persevered with the insoles. I am pain free 90% of the time which is fine. If the pain from the plantar fasciitis does come on, it goes off after a very short while. This is what the makers say:
The plantar fascia is a broad connective structure that runs the length of the bottom of your foot. It acts like a big rubber band connecting your heel to your toes. The plantar fascia plays a crucial role in helping your foot transition into the propulsive phase of the gait cycle. Like a shock absorber on a car, the foot has two primary motions: a compression phase, called pronation, and a propulsive phase, called supination.
The trouble comes when the foot pronates for a longer period than it should. Like a shock absorber that is already fully compressed (or close to it) at a moment of impact, the shock bottoms out and the ride is a lot less comfortable. When a foot remains pronated for a longer period, it may affect how it absorbs impact and may make standing, walking or running a lot less comfortable.
Plantar fasciitis pain is inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia. An unstable foot may lead to additional stress placed on the plantar fascia during walking, running and prolonged standing. This is the most common cause of “heel pain,” though the heel is not the only area in which the plantar fascia can become inflamed.
Superfeet insoles’ contured shape stabilizes the feet, helping reduce some of the stress on the plantar fascia. The structured heel cup positions the soft tissue under the heel bone to help reduce the effect of impact forces on the already inflamed structure. By giving feet the stability and comfort they need, Superfeet insoles do more than remedy most cases of plantar fasciitis, they may also help prevent it from happening in the first place.
Designed specifically for running, Superfeet RUN Comfort insoles can help runners reduce foot fatigue while gaining efficiency. The Superfeet shape personalizes the shoe to your foot. The EVOLyte carbon fiber cap and AeroSpring Dual Comfort foam combine to deliver exceptional comfort and smooth and efficient energy transfer through your gait from foot strike to toe off.
Designed specifically for running, Superfeet RUN Comfort insoles can help runners reduce foot fatigue while gaining efficiency. The Superfeet shape personalizes the shoe to your foot. The EVOLyte carbon fiber cap and AeroSpring Dual Comfort foam combine to deliver exceptional comfort and smooth and efficient energy transfer through your gait from foot strike to toe off.
DEEP HEEL CUP
Cradles the heel for natural cushion and shock absorption
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION
Superfeet insoles keep their shape, delivering reliable support and comfort for up to 12 months or 500 miles, whichever comes first
H.I.T. (HEEL IMPACT TECHNOLOGY) POD
Disperses impact for an easier ride
AEROSPRING™ REBOUND DUAL COMFORT FOAM
Full heel-to-toe cushioning offers ultimate comfort in every step
MOISTUREWICK™
With long-lasting odor control
EVOLYTE™ CARBON FIBER STABILIZER CAP
Responds to compression, springing back to its original shape
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