Wearing shoes that don’t fit, or don’t support your feet as they should while you are running can increase your chances of developing plantar fasciitis as well as other conditions of the feet. The proper footwear can reduce the risk of developing it and can alleviate your plantar fasciitis symptoms. Wearing proper footwear not only supports the feet, but also the ankles, knees, and hips. This means wearing the right shoes can fix more than just your plantar fasciitis.