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These sneaks will offload pressure to help you heal faster.
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These are the best Hoka shoes for plantar fasciitis, backed by our testing.
The shoe has great, firm cushioning, said one Shape tester.
Its designed to give you that extra little boost of speed.
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But its also a solid option for plantar fasciitis, thanks to its balance of support and cushioning.
I truly felt like I couldrun fastand was more nimble on my feet.
Just 6.7 oz., theyre surprisingly lightweight, and we found they gave us that legendary forget-theyre-there feeling.
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Bonus: They come with toggle laces that make them easy to slip on and off.
If you’re searching for thebest Hoka walking shoes, these are among the top contenders.
Worried about feeling unstable on overly-cushioned shoes when you pick upa pair of dumbbells?
Check out the lightweight Solimar.
Our tester found these kicks provided fantastic support and stability on both walks and runs.
The cushioning is soft, but theres not so much that you feel weirdly high off the ground.
After a few weeks, they’ll feel good as gold.
For anyone who can handle serious cushion, though, the Bondi is a go-to rec.
Unlike Hokas lighter-weight stability shoe, theArahi 7, the Gaviota adds max cushioning to the recipe.
The cushion felt a lot softer than other Hokas I tested, said one Shape editor.
The springy Skyflow is an ideal design for people with high arches who might find stability shoes uncomfortable.
You don’t really need as much arch support as you do cushion.
Our tester found this pair majorly cushy and exceptionally bouncy.
If you have a neutral gait, theClifton 9is our top pick.
[It] offers excellent cushioning and arch support, Dr. Donovan says.
All three podiatrists we spoke to recommended both the Clifton and the Bondi for patients with plantar fasciitis.
TheHoka Clifton 9is a great example of this.
Many podiatrists like Hokas because they combine ample cushioning with structural support.
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Any key in of pounding on that area will increase inflammation, Dr. Schaeffer says.
That can make it harder for the area to heal.
However, this doesnt mean you oughta immediately quit your couch-to-5K plan.
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For this article, she interviewed the following experts:
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