Latest news with #Daughtry
Business Insider
a day ago
- Health
- Business Insider
The 19 best shoes for plantar fasciitis
Best walking shoes: Asics Asics GEL-Nimbus 27 This high-cushion shoe has a rather rigid footbed, offering a great blend of arch support, shock absorption, and stability for the tendons of your foot. The upper is well-ventilated and roomy for hours of comfortable walking, and the sockliner very soft around the ankle. Check price at Asics A good walking shoe to support plantar fasciitis has all the same components as a good running shoe: Solid arch support, enough cushioning to absorb the shock of walking, a rigid foundation to maintain structure, and a supportive heel cup. But a good walking shoe should also have a wide toe box so your toes can spread out naturally and a breathable upper. Asics is one of the most highly-recommended brands to help relieve plantar fasciitis pain, including from Dr. Fuchs. Like Brooks, it does an excellent job of providing cushioned support, but the structured sole and heel counters work well to reduce strain on the tendon. Asics also uniquely have a firm midsole, which helps to limit movement — key in relieving pain, Dr. Fuchs says. Asics also has adaptive stability technology to provide the amount of support your foot needs without overcorrecting, which gives you plenty of room to add your own orthotic for more arch support. The Asics Gel-Kayano 31 performed great on long walks, maintaining its rigid but soft support. As someone with high arches who walks 10,000+ steps a day and prefers a higher-cushion walking shoe, I found Asics GEL-Nimbus 27 to be incredibly comfortable and supportive underfoot, even on long days out. Honorable Mention: Hoka On one hand, both our podiatrists agree that having a well-cushioned shoe is crucial for treating plantar fasciitis, because this helps your shoe absorb the impact of walking rather than your tendons. That said, one of the most common mistakes Dr. Daughtry says she sees in people trying to heal their PF is opting for a shoe with an excessively cushioned or thick sole but not enough support underneath. Hoka, a brand known for excessive cushioning, can be troublesome if the foundation isn't supportive enough underneath, but part of that is personal biomechanics. I know multiple people with PF who only found relief wearing Hokas, but many others say Hokas made their PF worse. Dr. Fuchs does recommend Hokas for certain people with plantar fasciitis, and, considering Hoka makes some of the best women's walking shoes we've tested, it's worth considering if you haven't found the other walking and running shoe brands on our list to work for you. In general, Hokas are likely a better fit for someone who overpronates and needs a stability shoe. That's because these are built with more arch support, and you don't want to add in a rigid arch support orthotic overtop a squishy sole. Best running shoes: Brooks If you're trying to keep plantar fasciitis flare-ups down as you get back onto the track, it's definitely smart to replace your running shoes. Wearing worn-down shoes makes PF much worse because they've lost all the elements of a PF-supportive shoe, Dr. Daugherty says — namely, the ability to support your arches and absorb the shock of running so your plantar fascia doesn't have to strain to work overtime. Brooks running shoes hit the perfect balance of what podiatrists recommend in a shoe: A supportive, shock-absorbing amount of cushion alongside a rigid sole and a supportive heel cup. Dr. Fuchs recommends the brand, and as I've been running in Brooks for years, I can attest that, even after 300 miles, they hold their structure well and feel supportive on long miles. Dr. Daugherty notes that many people with plantar fasciitis find that a small heel lift can help take the strain off the tendon; most Brooks models have a 12mm drop from the heel to the ball of the foot. Also, while supporting your natural gait is crucial when picking a running shoe, Dr. Daugherty recommends people opt for a neutral shoe that can be customized by adding personal arch support. One reason Brooks is the best running brand for people with plantar fasciitis is that many of its neutral models use a unique adaptable guide rail system ("GTS") to correct your gait as much as is needed without cranking the physical support up. This allows you to add the amount of arch support your foot personally needs while still scoring the motion control individual to your gait. Best for around the house: Oofos One thing people with plantar fasciitis often overlook is that they should be wearing shoes at all times, including around the house. "I personally suffer with plantar fasciitis, and if I do not wear some type of supportive sandal or sneakers with arch support around home, my pain will flare up," Dr. Daugthry says. For an around-the-house shoe, in addition to the basics of arch support, well-cushioned, and a stiff sole, you want a shoe that's easy to slip on and off and comfortable to move around in. Recovery footwear brand Oofos makes shoes that are incredibly lightweight but absorb way more impact than traditional foam footwear. During testing, I appreciated not only how fatigue-fighting their shoes are — the support feels incredibly rejuvenating on tired feet — but also that all of their styles, from slides to sneakers, are really easy to slip on and off. Best sandals: Fitflop Fitflop LULU Resin-Buckle Leather Back-Strap Sandals This elevated, all-around summer sandal is crafted with a triple-density cushioning that's extra firm at the heel and toes, provides natural arch support, and a slight heel-to-toe drop for plantar fascia relief. This double-strap, buckled sandal will also work keep your feet secure in the shoe. Check price at Fitflop Like our podiatrists mentioned earlier, if you have plantar fasciitis, you should wear shoes anytime your feet touch the ground. Sandals with adequate arch support are crucial for warm-weather activities when you just want to slide your feet into something breezy and go. Fitflop is a stylish ergonomic brand that uses smart, impact-absorbing cushioning and a rigid footbed in its shoes. Their bread-and-butter are sandals (hence the name) and offer everything from casual pool-side flip flops to wedge sandals you could wear to a wedding. Moreover, the majority of their sandals have a 1-2 inch heel drop, which both our podiatrists say can be very helpful in reducing strain on the plantar fascia (though any higher of a heel and it'll cause more strain). I found their RELIEFF Recovery Toe-Post Sandals to be incredibly comfortable to wear all day and found myself slipping them on whenever I needed to run out of the house but still feel supported. Their sandals, across the board, provide very solid arch support for my high arches, but you could easily add an orthic for more. Mostly, I was very impressed with their range of supportive sandals and quality of style; there's truly a style for everyone, which is great to nix the excuse that you have to wear unsupportive shoes for a certain occasion. Best shoes for women: Dansko There's a reason the classic Dansko clog has a chokehold on nurses and restaurant workers: The brand's backbone is a contoured footbed that provides stiff but well-placed support, alongside a rocker shape that allows for a more natural motion of the foot — both things Dr. Daugthry says she recommends to help treat plantar fasciitis. Though best known for its classic clog, Dansko makes a wide range of shoe styles for women, from summer sandals to Chelsea boots to ballet flats to loafers. Pretty much any kind of women's shoe you need, Dansko likely makes one — and a supportive one at that. In the models I tested, the footbed was soft but very stiff with a sturdy heel cup. The only downside: I found the heels run narrow on some models. Best shoes for men: Kuru Rachael Schultz/Business Insider Kuru specializes in shoes crafted to alleviate pain — heel pain, back pain, flat feet, and, yes, plantar fasciitis. Its support lies in its unique construction: a lightweight EVA foam outsole; a supportive and elevated heel cup; and a dual-density foam insole for solid arch support. The brand makes a range of shoes for both men and women, from slip-ons to boots to sandals, but we love its range of supportive sneakers. During testing, Kuru's sneakers were incredibly comfortable — stiff but cushioned underfoot with the perfect amount of support to minimize pressure across the knees, ankles, and foot. Best dress shoes for men: Amberjack Amberjack Loafer Easy to slide on, sleek enough to wear to the office, and as comfortable as sneakers, these classy loafers have insoles that mold the arch support with your body heat, an anti-slip athletic outsole, and a supportive heel cup. They come in 11 colors, either full-grain leather or water-repellent suede. Check price at Amberjack If you have plantar fasciitis and need men's dress shoes, there's really no need to look anywhere else: Amberjack was built for this exact target. With styles ranging from traditional, lace-up dress shoes to sleek Chelsea boots and clean-looking loafers, all of Amberjack's shoes have built-in medium-height arch support, extra thick (removable) insoles that mold to the shape of your foot as you wear them, a custom TPU outsole that's stiff but comfortable like a hiking boot, and a firm heel counter. Most of its shoes also have a 2.5-inch average heel height for less strain on your plantar fascia. Ergonomic footbeds aside, their shoes are incredibly sleek and professional-looking. The leather is A-grade and full-grain, sourced from top-rated tanneries in Portugal and Italy, while the suede is Italian and water-repellent. No one will ever guess you bought them for comfort. How to shop for Plantar Fasciitis shoes The right footwear is crucial for helping treat plantar fasciitis and reduce the pain. Here's what makes for a good shoe for plantar fasciitis, according to Dr. Daugthry and Dr. Fuchs: Arch support: The plantar fascia is what supports the arch of your foot. When you wear shoes without arch support, this tendon has to work overtime, causing strain, inflammation, and pain. Great arch support can help relieve the plantar fascia from its duty, allowing it to calm down. Shock absorption and cushioning: Another major function of the PF tendon is helping with shock absorption. Solid cushioning in your shoe helps absorb the impact from walking or running so your tendon doesn't have to work as hard. Stiff soles: A firm sole or a shoe with a stiff bottom can help your foot move forward more easily and keep it from bending or moving too much. This takes pressure off your plantar fascia (the band of tissue on the bottom of your foot). Look for shoes with a solid, supportive base and some cushioning on top for comfort. A good rule of thumb: You shouldn't be able to bend the shoe like a taco. Heel stability: A firm heel cup will help prevent excessive movement, keeping your foot aligned and supported. Possibly 1-2 inches of heel: While you want to steer clear of high heels, which alter your foot mechanics and put pressure on the forefoot, many people with PR find a slight heel on their shoe — 1 to 2 inches — helps alleviate the strain on their plantar fascia tendon. Stability vs Neutral: Many people's foot naturally rolls inward or outward when they walk rather than staying neutral. Running and walking shoes are built to help offset this and keep your foot in a neutral position. If you overpronate (meaning you roll inward as you step), look for a stability shoe, which will have extra arch support. If you supinate — your foot rolls outward as you step — look for a neutral shoe. How I tested As a longtime health and fitness product journalist, I have tested countless types of shoes, including the best walking shoes for women, winter boots, and the best shoes for standing all day. To test for this guide, I first spoke with two board-certified podiatrists: Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, FACFAS, a podiatrist with Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic Suzanne C. Fuchs, DPM, podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and founder of LuxePodiatry in Jupiter, Florida Dr. Daughtry and Dr. Fuchs set the foundation of what features the best shoes for plantar fasciitis should have, such as arch support, a stiff but cushioned footbed, and a rigid heel cup. From there, I researched brands and individual shoes people with plantar fasciitis like the most, including sourcing from many people I know who suffer from the condition. I tested every shoe on this list (my husband tested the mens), wearing each pair to run errands, go on long walks, and work at my standing desk. As someone with high arches, I adequately tested for which shoes had significant arch support, in addition to being able to asses the stiffness and cushioning of each shoe's foundation. FAQs iStock; Gilbert Espinoza/Insider What shoes should you not wear with plantar fasciitis? The pain of Plantar Fasciitis comes from the ligament that runs from your toes to your heel, the plantar fascia, becoming tight and inflamed. Every step causes the ligament to tear more, and wearing shoes that don't have proper support will make it worse. Dr. Fuchs says people with plantar fasciitis should avoid flip-flops that lack enough cushioning or arch support, high heels that increase pressure on the forefoot and heel, and ballet flats that often lack arch support and cushioning. Instead, our experts advise looking for shoes with arch support you can feel, cushioning in the heel, and a 1-2 inch heel. What kind of shoes should I wear for plantar fasciitis at home? Wearing shoes any time you're walking around — even just from the bed to the kitchen — is crucial to help alleviate the strain on your plantar fascia, both our docs agree. Look for house slippers, slides, or even house sneakers that have arch support and heel cushion. Chances are your regular slippers won't cut it. We love Hoka's Ora Recovery Slide, which is easy to slip on and off and feels like clouds underfoot. They have layers of dense EVA foam to provide both support and keep the shoe lightweight with every step, and Hoka's signature rocker design helps work with your foot's natural movement. What aggravates plantar fasciitis? The number one thing that aggravates plantar fasciitis is not giving your feet enough support. This can mean wearing shoes without enough cushion or arch support or standing on hard surfaces, like concrete, for hours without rest. A supportive pair of shoes, like all those included in this guide, can go a long way to avoiding a plantar fasciitis flare-up.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bill to support later high school start times passes in House, Senate
Jun. 4—Lawmakers approved an amended bill this week that would offer grant funding to Maine school districts to explore pushing back high school start times to 8:30 a.m. or later. The amendment replaced the original version of LD 396, sponsored by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, that sought to mandate an 8:30 a.m. or later start time for all high schools. Daughtry has long advocated for pushing back start times, arguing that research shows teens need more sleep to be safe and productive at school. Her efforts have stalled in the past, and while this year's bill advanced in both the House and Senate this week, it was not without significant changes. Following amendments in committee and on the Senate floor, LD 396 no longer mandates a start time for all districts. Instead, it creates a grant-funded pilot program that would support districts financially if they want to explore changing their high school start time to 8:30 a.m. or later, either within their own district or in collaboration with neighboring ones. The bill has a $206,078 fiscal note, which includes $100,000 for the grant program and $106,078 for the Department of Education, which would be tasked with creating an application process, timeline and criteria for the grant program. "I've been dreaming about making this happen at the state level since high school. My classmates and I wanted adults to change this back when we were teenagers, struggling through our early mornings," Daughtry said Wednesday. "While this isn't a statewide requirement, it's still a meaningful step forward and a real win for Maine's high schoolers." The amended bill passed the Senate in a 20-13 vote on Tuesday and passed through the House unanimously Wednesday. It still needs additional votes in both chambers, and approval from the Appropriations Committee, before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills. A spokesperson for the governor did not say whether Mills had a stance on the bill, just that she would review the bill as enacted if it reaches her desk. At a public hearing on LD 396 in February, students and parents testified that a later start time would improve safety and academic outcomes. Pediatric health experts said research shows later high school start times lead to improved attendance, better grades, less tardiness and fewer car accidents. But statewide education groups and the Maine Department of Education submitted testimony in opposition, arguing that a statewide mandate would not acknowledge districts' varied needs. "(Districts) across Maine vary significantly in their geographic, demographic and logistical realities. Decisions about school start and end times are complex and deeply interconnected with transportation, after-school programming, extracurricular activities, student employment and family schedules," Chief Teaching and Learning Officer Beth Lambert said on behalf of the department. "Each district must be free to determine the start and end times that work best for their students, families, and communities." The pilot program, called the School Start Time Fund, would provide one-time grants to be used by schools to coordinate start time changes. Districts are also free to push back their start times on their own, and several Maine districts — including Portland, South Portland, Bath and Biddeford — have already implemented their own late-start policies. Copy the Story Link
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daughtry, Seether co-headlining tour coming to Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Seether and Daughtry will be bringing their tour to Youngstown this fall. The rock bands will be co-headlining the 24-city 2025 tour. The Youngstown show will be on Monday, October 20, at the Covelli Centre. Daughtry's latest single, 'The Day I Die,' dropped in April, following the release of their album 'Shock to the System (Part 1)' in September 2024. Daughtry's debut album was the top-selling album in 2007, and won four American Music Awards and seven Billboard Music Awards. Seether released their ninth studio album, 'The Surface Seems So Far,' also in September 2024. The band, which formed in South Africa in 1999, has a global fanbase and boasts three platinum and two gold albums, 22 #1 singles, 21 Top 5 multi-format hits, single sales topping $17 million, and over 2 billion streams. Tickets are available now, with limited early bird pricing available at select venues. Presale tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. with the code GONE. General tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. on Seether's and Daughtry's websites, or on Ticketmaster. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daughtry, Seether to rock Rose Music Center in October
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Two rock bands are heading to the Miami Valley to rock Huber Heights this fall. At 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, Daughtry and Seether will performing with Kami Kehoe and P.O.D. at Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights. Spotify shows 'Home,' 'It's Not Over' and 'Over You' as recognizable songs for Daughtry. The platform also lists 'Broken,' 'Fake It' and 'Fine Again' as songs Seether is best-known for. General sale tickets go on-sale June 6 at 10 a.m. To purchase tickets, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tobias Iaconis & Mikki Daughtry Tapped To Script Monarch Media's ‘A Walk To Remember' Reboot
EXCLUSIVE: Mikki Daughtry & Tobias Iaconis (Five Feet Apart) have been set as the writers for A Walk to Remember, Monarch Media's Nicholas Sparks reboot on which we were first to report in February. A seminal coming-of-age romance, published in 1999, A Walk to Remember follows a rebellious high school senior who falls for a quiet, faith-driven girl after being forced to participate in a school play, discovering the transformative power of love, forgiveness and the beauty of living each day with purpose. More from Deadline HBO Nabs 'Baby Queen' Drama For Development From Alex Metcalf, Jessica Rhoades & Media Res Mattel & TriStar Pictures Teaming On Whac-A-Mole Movie Ryan Murphy Sets 'The Shards' Series Adaptation At FX With Kaia Gerber Starring, Max Winkler Directing Warner Bros previously adapted the book in 2002, with leads Shane West and Mandy Moore breaking out off of their lead performances. The Adam Shankman pic remains one of the most popular in the modern rom-com canon, even if it made less than $48 million in theaters. Steve Barnett, Alan Powell and Vicky Patel are producing the reboot through Monarch Media, along with the original film's producers Denise Di Novi and Hunt Lowry, as well as Margaret French-Isaac through Di Novi Pictures and Patty Reed through Lowry's Roserock Films. Best known for writing Lionsgate's hit YA romance Five Feet Apart, starring Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse, Daughtry and Iaconis were also behind the Netflix family adventure film Nightbooks and Warner Bros' horror flick The Curse of La Llorona. Daughtry is also a New York Times bestselling author, having penned All This Time, and co-authored, with Iaconis and Rachael Lippincott, the #1 bestseller Five Feet Apart — which was adapted from Daughtry and Iaconis' screenplay of the same name. Daughtry's next novel, Time After Time, is slated for release through Putnam Young Readers next week. She and Iaconis are repped by Verve, Lit Entertainment Group, and McKuin, Frankel, Whitehead. Best of Deadline Every 'The Voice' Winner Since Season 1, Including 9 Team Blake Champions Everything We Know About 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' So Far 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
