Hi to all out there,

I'm still 7 weeks out from surgery, but I have started walking daily and low-carbing 2 meals/day.

I currently have Puma shoes that I walk in but I'm feeling exhausted after my walks and I have decided it is the shoes I am wearing as they lack cushion and shock-absorption. My ankles, knees and outer thighs ache during and after my walks , so I ready to buy new shoes for my walks.

Anyone have a shoe brand they swear by that absorbs the shock of weight impact on the pavement? I would love suggestions!

I have tried Nikes (too narrow for me but usually good at cushion). I wore Ryka's a long time ago and can't recall how I felt about those.

Help! Thank you!!

Not sure where you are in your journey with plantar fasciitis (and yours may be different) but I've suffered on/off with it over the years. I did the expensive foot doctor inserts and still use them BUT I've had decent results with the $50 inserts from New Balance or ones sold at running stores. However, I found that, as ugly as they are, Birkenstocks did THE best job in helping. But it took time to get there. I had to work up to tolerating the artificial arches (mine are flat as a pancake). I wore the Birkenstocks to work (I'm a hospital nurse) and then I'd exercise in either NB or Brooks (the high end, super supportive kind). It took a while but the Birkenstocks really helped. Painful at first as I corrected the fallen arch which causes the heel pain, but eventually it got easier to wear something that rigid. And my pain went away. Such a miserable pain when your feet hurt that bad. Good luck!

I wholly agree to have a gait analysis done. there are great stores out there JUST for runners, and they will help walkers too.

I am a die hard MIZUNO brand devotee right now. actually have been for many years. they are pricey but worth it. i'm a nurse and overweight and on my feet all day. these shoes save the day and I can still function when I get home.

New Balance are supposedly a brand that were designed for the walker, however I don't really care for them too much. I didn't feel like I got great support from the shoe. my parents love them though, and they are pretty avid walkers.

Since everyone's feet are so different, all the suggestions in the world may not be helpful unless you get a gait analysis, and best of luck!