So I was applying to a job where I needed to do a fitness test and in doing this and straining my body I ended up getting plantar fasciitis.

Does anyone else have this? If so what shoes would you recommend getting for running, by the middle of my run I feel as if my feet are going to break.

I invested in custom orthotics from my podiatrist. At the time, they were about $300 and went towards my major medical deductible, so it all came out-of-pocket. In my opinion, this is the best way to go since shoes only last for a period of time. I've had my orthotics for YEARS and only need the foam padding replaced as it wears out. The plastic piece that is custom fitted has yet to wear out on me and just gets transferred to my new shoes as needed.

Definitely get orthotics I have Mortons Neuroma... My GF has PF and she has orthotics also and loves them... Also, my foot specialist did a couple of ultra sound treatments on my feet and hers which felt really good to take away the initial inflamation... they are expensive but worth it...

I bought some of the dr scholls insert, the ones where you stand on the machine and it supposedly scans your feet) they really did help but I have to just get the shots in my heels when it gets bad. You have my sympathy as I know just how painful it is. Your feet hit the floor in the morning, then you hit the floor in pain, sorry.

Thanks Guy orthotics definitely aren't in my budget at this point...but I do think I should invest in them for sure!

I had bad PF and I went to a podiatrist and had some custom inserts made that worked ok. They felt good but rubbed blisters on my feet. They were also $200.

But what really fixed the issue was the Dr Scholls inserts that you step on the machine to determine what kind you need. They are about $50 and worth every penny.

My podiatrist recommend superfeet premium insoles in green. Plus he gave me cortisone shots.

However the thing that really fixed it was living in house with stairs. All that up down stretched out my calf muscles and the muscles in my feet. Totally fixed the problem. Maybe add stair climbing to your routine?

Ouch! I overtrained for a race a couple years ago and ended up w/ pretty severe PF in both feet that still flares up occasionally. (Like right now, as a matter of fact!)

Orthotics were out of the budget for me, too, so a few options that I used ( keeping in mind that everyone's different)...

Brooks or New Balance. And then, check the shoe. You need to feel a real uphill to the arch area in the footbed. If you have shoes that still have some time, but the footbed is collapsing, absolutely pull and replace with a stiffer one.

Tape your feet during the acute phase, and any time you've got an intense workout or are increasing mileage. (My podiatrist has me use paper tape).

Ice ice ice ice whenever you get back from a run. (That frozen water bottle trick is FOR REAL.)

Most importantly, once the acute phase has passed, listen to your feet. You'll start to get a weird little tickle/tingle from your arches sometimes. That's my cue to be careful of my mileage, put my stiffer inserts back in, and tape preventively.

Hope this helps!