HEEL PAIN - Plantar Fasciitis

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Heel Pain / Arch Strain Support

Diagnosis-Designed Orthotics

Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury where the plantar fascia (the thick band of tissue under the foot) becomes irritated and painful—often felt as sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning or after rest. The MFO Plantar Fasciitis Device is a load modifier: it changes how force travels through your foot so the plantar fascia is pulled on less with each step, giving irritated tissue a better environment to calm down and recover.

Unlike generic insoles that mostly aim to “feel soft,” MFO devices are designed by diagnosis with functional intent. For plantar fasciitis, the goal is specific: reduce strain through the arch, cushion heel impact, and improve stability so every step is less provocative.

Recommended for:
• Plantar fasciitis (classic “first-step” heel pain)
• Heel pain from plantar fascia strain
• Arch strain linked to prolonged standing/walking

Common symptom pattern:
• Morning heel pain
• Pain after long periods on hard floors
• Heel pain that flares after activity (often worse after, not during)

How this orthotic helps

Plantar fasciitis pain is often driven by repetitive strain. As your heel contacts the ground, tension increases along the plantar fascia. Supportive footwear and properly designed orthotics can reduce that tension and the repeated micro‑stress that keeps symptoms going.

This device is designed to:
Support the arch to reduce plantar fascia tension
Cushion the heel at the point of contact where pain often concentrates
Improve stability and alignment during standing and walking
Reduce the “pull” through the fascia with each step




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Heel Pain / Arch Strain Support

Diagnosis-Designed Orthotics

Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury where the plantar fascia (the thick band of tissue under the foot) becomes irritated and painful—often felt as sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning or after rest. The MFO Plantar Fasciitis Device is a load modifier: it changes how force travels through your foot so the plantar fascia is pulled on less with each step, giving irritated tissue a better environment to calm down and recover.

Unlike generic insoles that mostly aim to “feel soft,” MFO devices are designed by diagnosis with functional intent. For plantar fasciitis, the goal is specific: reduce strain through the arch, cushion heel impact, and improve stability so every step is less provocative.

Recommended for:
• Plantar fasciitis (classic “first-step” heel pain)
• Heel pain from plantar fascia strain
• Arch strain linked to prolonged standing/walking

Common symptom pattern:
• Morning heel pain
• Pain after long periods on hard floors
• Heel pain that flares after activity (often worse after, not during)

How this orthotic helps

Plantar fasciitis pain is often driven by repetitive strain. As your heel contacts the ground, tension increases along the plantar fascia. Supportive footwear and properly designed orthotics can reduce that tension and the repeated micro‑stress that keeps symptoms going.

This device is designed to:
Support the arch to reduce plantar fascia tension
Cushion the heel at the point of contact where pain often concentrates
Improve stability and alignment during standing and walking
Reduce the “pull” through the fascia with each step

Tehnical Specifications

  1. Frame Material: Polyproylene
  2. Rearfoot Post: 55-65 Shore A EVA
  3. Heel Cup: 18mm
  4. Padding: 3mm Heel Cushion
  5. Bottom Cover: 0.6mm Suede
  6. Top Cover: 1.5mm Spenco
  7. Extension: 1.5mm Myolite

Proven orthotic foundations + measurement-driven fit

The MFO Plantar Fasciitis Device is built from a Root Orthotic-style design foundation refined across millions of pairs of clinically used orthotic shapes and fit outcomes. That design legacy is combined with Foot ID measurements so the orthotic is scaled and shaped to real-world foot structure and shoe fit realities—considering key variables like:

Foot width
Instep height
Heel width
Arch height

Flexibility vs. rigidity is not one-size-fits-all

The “right” amount of support is not the same for everyone. Your weight, arch architecture, and arch height influence how forces load the plantar fascia and how much structure is needed. MFO uses these inputs to tune the device toward the appropriate flexibility or rigidity—aiming for meaningful offload and stability without overcorrection or unnecessary stiffness.

Key plantar fasciitis design features

• Built-in heel lift
Helps reduce strain through the Achilles–plantar fascia system by lowering constant tension on irritated tissue.

• Heel cushioning
Softens heel strike right where pain often concentrates—at the plantar fascia’s attachment near the heel.

• Stable functional frame + rearfoot control
Provides structured support (not a floppy foam insert) to help maintain a more stable foot position step‑to‑step.

• Everyday shoe fit (based on your shoe-style selection)
Designed to work in most shoes when the correct shoe category is selected and the existing sock liner is removed if needed.

For best results

Most cases of plantar fasciitis improve with simple, conservative care. This device works best when paired with:
• Calf and plantar fascia stretching
• Ice as needed after activity
• Supportive shoes (avoid worn-out footwear)
• Activity modification while symptoms calm down

When to get checked

If your pain is severe, worsening, associated with a new injury, numbness/tingling, significant swelling/redness, fever, or not improving with conservative care, the next step may be evaluation by a licensed foot & ankle clinician.

Find a doctor

Ordering is simple

To help the device perform correctly, you’ll choose two important options when you order:

1) Shoe style:
Athletic (running/walking shoes, sneakers)
Dress (lower-profile fit for dress shoes)
Orthopedic (more volume/accommodation for orthopedic-style footwear)

2) Symptom side:
Left (unilateral symptoms)
Right (unilateral symptoms)
Both (bilateral symptoms)

This matters because pathologies are often unilateral (one side) but can be bilateral (both). Building to the symptom presentation helps keep the intervention targeted and appropriate.

Replacement Instructions

Follow the instructions below or watch instructional video

1. Remove Insole

For the best fit, take out the removable insole if there is one.

2. Line Up & Trace

Place the shoe insole on top of the orthotic, (A) line up both the backs of the heels and (B) the inside the edges, and then (C) use a pen to trace the outline of the shoe insole onto the orthotic.
NOTE: If the insole can’t be removed, place the footwear on top of orthotic and trace an outline around the toe.

3. Trim

Cut along the OUTSIDE of the traced line. Don’t worry if it’s too long, you can always trim a little more. Trim it, try it... trim it, try it.

4. Insert & Test

Put the trimmed orthotic into the shoe.
NOTE: Test to make sure the orthotic can shift front to back inside about 1/16” or 2mm (the width of a nickel), so the insole can work with the natural movement of the foot inside the shoe.

Cleaning Care Instructions

Taking care of your orthotics is easy

Orthotic Care

Your devices may be washed periodically with soap and warm water. Allow your devices to air dry. Do not soak your devices in liquid. Do not use a heating appliance to dry your devices, i.e., hair dryer, clothing dryer, heat gun, or heat lamp.

Typical Wear & Life Span

The lifespan of your devices will depend on a few factors. Your activity level, size, and frequency of use will all have an affect on how long your devices last. The padding and top covers will typically wear out before the shell and posts. When you begin to see excessive wear, order a new pair.

Typical Wear & Life Span

The lifespan of your devices will depend on a few factors. Your activity level, size, and frequency of use will all have an affect on how long your devices last. The padding and top covers will typically wear out before the shell and posts. When you begin to see excessive wear, order a new pair.

Break-in schedule

Orthotics can feel “different” at first because they change mechanics. Build up gradually:

Day 1: Wear no longer than 1 hour
Day 2: Wear no longer than 1 hour
Day 3: Wear no longer than 2 hours
Day 4: Do Not Wear, Take a Break
Day 5: Wear no longer than 3 hours
Day 6: Wear no longer than 5 hours
Day 7: Do Not Wear, Take a Break
Day 8: Wear no longer than 7 hours
Day 9: Wear no longer than 9 hours
Day 10: Do Not Wear, Take a Break
Day 11: Wear up to 10 hours

Avoid intense activity during break-in. If you develop new joint pain, contact your clinician.

Print Instructions

Turnaround + environmental benefit

On-demand manufacturing

Every MFO device is made on demand - built after you order, based on your selections and measurements rather than pulled from mass inventory. Because of on-demand manufacturing, turnaround time can vary from ~2 days to ~6 days depending on production volume and build specifics. On-demand production also supports better environmental care by reducing overproduction, excess warehousing, and waste - each device is made only when needed.

The MFO difference

60-Day Fit + Comfort Guarantee

If it doesn’t fit or feel comfortable, we’ll remake it free within 60 days or refund (minus shipping) or give store credit.

Right-Condition Swap

Picked the wrong device? Don't worry. We’ll swap it once within 60 days after a quick symptom check.

Medical oversight

Every order is clinically reviewed; red-flag symptoms pause fulfillment so we can guide you to the right next step.

Made bespoke

Products are handcrafted on demand with precision and care, delivered quickly, without compromising quality.