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Anyone who deals withplantar fasciitisknows the struggle that can come from wearing ill-fitting shoes.
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And that discomfort can be evenworsewhen youre trying to get through a challenging hike in a bad pair.
The waterproof Gore-Tex upper was made for hiking in less-than-ideal weather.
They’re also very warm.
Bought for our first Cub Scout weekend camping trip.
Its highly cushioned footbed is made to keep feet feeling invigorated, even on a long haul.
They can accommodate my custom orthotics, they added.
While we’ve talked a lot about your heels, your ankles deserve some extra support too.
These have been my favorite and most comfortable shoes I own, and the only pair I wear.
I can move with confidence.
Use orthotic inserts and dont want to hike without them?
Youre in luck: The Moab 3 has a removable insole, so you could slip yours right inside.
And according to a number of happy customers who wore them comfortably for long periods, they deliver.
I love these shoes, wrote one reviewer.
A wide toe box
The toe box refers to the front of the shoe, where your forefoot sits.
Most shoes on our list fall into this category.
We used their tips, along with countless online reviews, to pull a pool of foot-friendly hiking boots.
SELF testers also tried several models out on the trails themselves.
Only the pairs that were comfortable, well-made, and easy to wear made the final cut.
Which boots should I avoid if I have plantar fasciitis?
She says these shoes can strain the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia.
All of these factors could exacerbate pre-existing plantar fasciitis.
