Plantar fasciitis — pain along the bottom of the foot, usually near the heel — responds well to shoes that reduce impact load on the fascia: soft midsole foam, generous stack height under the heel, and (for anyone using custom orthotics) a removable insole. The picks below come from SoleHunt's recommendation engine, run with a profile tuned for exactly that combination — soft, high-stack, plantar-fasciitis-aware.
#1CoreScore 91
New Balance
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3
$155
- Built specifically for road running
- Very soft foam (22 HC) — plush, cloud-like feel
- Soft, high-stack midsole reduces plantar fascia stress
#2CoreScore 87
Nike
Invincible Run 3
$160
- Built specifically for road running
- Very soft foam (21 HC) — plush, cloud-like feel
- Soft, high-stack midsole reduces plantar fascia stress
#3CoreScore 85
Brooks
Ghost 16
$128
- Built specifically for road running
- Medium-soft foam (30 HC) — well cushioned
- Well within budget at $128 (36% under your limit)
#4CoreScore 84
New Balance
Fresh Foam More v4
$130
- Built specifically for road running
- Very soft foam (20 HC) — plush, cloud-like feel
- Well within budget at $130 (35% under your limit)
#5CoreScore 90
Hoka
Clifton 9
$132
- Built specifically for road running
- Very soft foam (20 HC) — plush, cloud-like feel
- Well within budget at $132 (34% under your limit)
#6CoreScore 90
Saucony
Triumph 22
$145
- Built specifically for road running
- Very soft foam (22 HC) — plush, cloud-like feel
- Soft, high-stack midsole reduces plantar fascia stress
These picks assume a profile of: Road Running · wants plush cushioning · 1 injury note. For your exact fit, take the 2-minute finder quiz.
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