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Hundreds of miles of testing later.

Person wearing On Running Cloudsurfer outside

Photo:Shape / Sara Michael

Struggling with plantar fasciitis is no joke, so be sure to sportthe best sneakerswhile you’re running.

Read on to discover our top picks.

The shock support was also favorable, especially in the heels.

ASICS Women’s Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes

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These Asics were a clear winner, leaving our testers aptly supported and pain-free with each wear.

The pair is a favorite among Shape editors and earned rave reviews from our testers.

I could wear them for hours, said one fan.

Feet wearing the ASICS Women’s Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes outside on a stone walkway

PHOTO: Shape / Hildara Araya-Gonzalez

Testers echo this advice, claiming they preferred the shoe in a half size down from their typical.

Note: A newer version of this shoe, theFresh Foam X 1080v14, was just released.

Shape editors are currently testing this model.

A pair of ASICS Women’s Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes on a wood floor

You’ll also find unbeatable arch support and built-in pronation control to prevent injury.

You might consider swapping in a new pair of laces.

Of course, they still have plenty of comfy cushioning and offer enhanced energy return.

Feet wearing the ASICS Women’s Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes outside on a stone walkway

Thanks to the advanced ventilation, the soft knit fabric gently hugs your foot without stifling it.

If you overpronate, try theSaucony Guide 16shoes for plantar fasciitis instead.

(In general, Altra offers shoes with a wider toe box, notes Dr.

A pair of ASICS Women’s Gel-Venture 9 Running Shoes on a wood floor

These shoes felt springy and bouncy on our feet, which felt totally cradled and cushioned while wearing them.

The Shape team used the following expert for additional insight:

Amazon New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam X 1080v13 Running Shoe

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Person stretching while wearing New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam X 1080v12 outside

PHOTO: Shape / Holly Klamer

New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam X 1080v12 on a beige cloth surface

Person wearing New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam X 1080v12 on grass

Person stretching while wearing New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam X 1080v12 outside

New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam X 1080v12 on a beige cloth surface

Person wearing New Balance Women’s Fresh Foam X 1080v12 on grass

Hoka Bondi 8

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Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one leg on bench and one hand touching shoe

PHOTO: Shape / Joy Kim

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one foot on bench while tying shoelaces

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 standing on one foot while stretching one leg back

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one leg on bench and one hand touching shoe

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 with one foot on bench while tying shoelaces

Person wearing Hoka Bondi 8 standing on one foot while stretching one leg back

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Image: Brooks.

Person lifting foot in Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes

PHOTO: Shape / Michael Navarro

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 running shoe on wood floor

Person standing on wood floor wearing Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 running shoes

Person lifting foot in Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 shoes

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 running shoe on wood floor

Person standing on wood floor wearing Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 running shoes

Mizuno Women’s Wave Inspire 19 Running Shoe

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Mizuno Women’s Wave Inspire 19 Running Shoes displayed on a wood floor

PHOTO: Shape / Hildara Araya-Gonzalez

Hands twisting a Mizuno Women’s Wave Inspire 19 Running Shoe

Mizuno Women’s Wave Inspire 19 Running Shoes displayed on a wood floor

Hands twisting a Mizuno Women’s Wave Inspire 19 Running Shoe

Saucony Women’s Guide 16 Sneaker

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Asics Women’s Gel-Nimbus 25

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Person wearing Asics Women’s Gel-Nimbus 25 shoe while walking in the street

PHOTO: Shape / Madison Yauger

Asics Women’s Gel-Nimbus 25 shoes displayed on their box

Hand tying laces of a Asics Women’s Gel-Nimbus 25 shoe

Person wearing Asics Women’s Gel-Nimbus 25 shoe while walking in the street

Asics Women’s Gel-Nimbus 25 shoes displayed on their box

Hand tying laces of a Asics Women’s Gel-Nimbus 25 shoe

Altra Torin 7

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On Running Cloudflyer 4

PHOTO: On

A person walking down the sidewalk wearing On Running Cloudflyer 4 sneakers

PHOTO: Shape / Greg Dupree

A person wearing On Running Cloudflyer 4 sneakers on wood floor

A person walking down the sidewalk wearing On Running Cloudflyer 4 sneakers

A person wearing On Running Cloudflyer 4 sneakers on wood floor

Kuru ATOM Trail Sneakers

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