Black Friday Sale - Up to 50% Off Selected Styles - > Find a Store Sign In 30-Day Wear Test shop women’s shop men’s technology sale SHOES FOR HEEL PAIN RELIEF Heel pain is often a symptom caused by one of two conditions: plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. Most commonly, heel pain experienced at the bottom of the heel is caused by plantar fasciitis. Heel pain may become so severe for some that just putting weight on their feet first thing in the morning is excruciating. Walking or running may feel completely out of the question. HOW HEEL PAIN DEVELOPS If your foot pronates too much, the ankle rolls too far downward and inward with each step. This can cause the arch to collapse and muscles and supporting structures to overstretch and lengthen. The ligaments running from the heel to the toes become strained, often leading to inflammation along the bottom of the foot. This inflammation and heel pain is known as plantar fasciitis. In response, the bone may also develop a bony growth (heel spur), right in the centre of the heel. This too causes heel pain and can prevent an individual from walking with ease. CAUSES OF FOOT HEEL PAIN Injury, disease and excess weight are among the possible culprits, but it’s probable that your heel pain has developed from poor biomechanics. You're not alone, however. A majority of the British population experiences misalignment due to overpronation. Overpronation can become even more excessive when you wear unsupportive shoes and walk on hard, unnatural surfaces. SUPPORTS NATURAL ALIGNMENT Our biomechanical footbed supports you from the ground up. Learn More > CUSTOMER REVIEWS - FMT TECHNOLOGY FOR HEEL PAIN Ordered the Floriana sandal, could not wait to open the box slipped them on bingo! After a few hours wearing them, can't take them off ! I'm buying another style to wear. - Ricky_1654 I'm sharing my satisfaction with all my friends & colleagues! Wonderful product! - Kathy_Singer_69482 TREATMENT FOR HEEL PAIN There are several ways in which you can treat foot heel pain at home or without surgery. 1 STRETCHING Make sure the calf muscles are stretched daily to relieve strain on the plantar fascia. Learn an effective stretching technique here > 2 ICING A popular method for relieving heel pain is icing the area under foot. You can roll your foot over a frozen water bottle or apply a cold pack to the bottom of your heel. If you choose a cold pack or ice pack, be sure to put a towel between the pack and your heel to protect the skin from burning. 3 CROSS-TRAINING Switch up your fitness routine to include swimming, riding a bicycle or even specially targeted yoga and pilates. 4 REST Stay off your feet if you are not wearing supportive footwear.. 5 SUPPORTIVE FOOTWEAR It may also be possible to make a more active recovery with the assistance of orthopedic shoes or orthotic inserts. These shoes help mitigate the symptoms of heel pain. A groundbreaking study shows VIONIC sandals effectively alleviate heel pain.* 6 MEDICATION Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be taken to reduce pain and inflammation. 7 OTHER TREATMENTS For more serious cases of heel pain, your podiatrist may recommend physical therapy, injection therapy, night splints and orthotic devices. In the most extreme cases, surgery may be an option. HOW FMT TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP REDUCE HEEL PAIN (PLANTAR FASCIITIS) By wearing orthotic shoe inserts or supportive shoes, you can align your feet and reduce overpronation. Extra arch support and realignment of the lower leg to its natural angle reduces the pulling and strain on the plantar fascia. This can take away a common cause of heel pain and reduce the aggravation of heel spurs. FMT Technology is shown to help reduce overpronation and associated conditions due to misalignment. You can enjoy instant relief through this breakthrough technology built into a selection of stylish casual and dress shoes, walking-specific shoes and sandals, supportive slippers and more. shop supportive shoes for women shop supportive shoes for men *Based on a peer-reviewed clinical study partially funded by VIONIC on people experiencing moderate, non-traumatic heel pain. AT YOUR SERVICE GIVE US A RING UK: 0800 1931 800 Ireland: 1800 844 030 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm DROP US A LINE hello@vionicshoes.co.uk SIGN UP TO RECEIVE VIONIC EMAILS Be the first to know about sales and special promotions, tips, trends and more. FIND A STOCKIST Stockist Locator FOLLOW US HAVE A QUESTION? Contact Us FAQs Track an Order Shipping Free Returns 30-Day Guarantee ABOUT US Join Our Newsletter About VIONIC Vio-Motion Support Privacy and Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions © 2021 Vionic Group LLC All Rights Reserved