I had plantar fasciitis for over two years and nothing helped. The cortisol shots only lasted a couple weeks and were very painful. The stretches and frozen water bottles didn't work. I bought my first pair of Orthofeet sneakers (Kita) and wore them every day with the extra arch support insert. After 1 month my pain was gone. I bought another pair of sandals (Sahara) and wore them all summer, then a pair of casual shoes (Chelsea) for wearing with slacks. The sneakers squeaked after putting in the arch inserts but I put a dryer sheet between the insert and the sole and problem solved. The only bad thing is it says not to machine wash them but they come clean with some Dawn PowerWash and soft bristle brush. I will not be wearing any other shoes for fear my pain will return.