Orleans Shoe Co. — Fitted in Person
Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis in New Orleans & Metairie
Sharp, stabbing heel pain on your first steps out of bed is the telltale sign. The right shoe makes a real difference — and which one depends on your foot.
High arches and flat feet need different things
We Don't Guess
We take a Harris mat imprint, measure both feet, and watch you walk in the shoe before we recommend anything.
What to Look For
- Deep heel cup — cradles the heel where the pain lives
- Firm arch support — keeps the fascia from over-stretching
- Cushion under the heel — absorbs shock that would load the fascia
- Stiff or rocker sole — a shoe that bends easily in the middle is the opposite of what you want
- Correct width — a narrow shoe squeezes the foot and makes it worse. The most common mistake we see.
The Brands That Work
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HOKABondi and Clifton. Max cushion takes the shock off the heel.
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New BalanceFresh Foam 1080 and 990, and widths up to 4E.
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ASICSGEL-Kayano and Gel-Nimbus if you overpronate.
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OnThe CloudTec sole, which a lot of heel-pain customers love.
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DanskoThe Professional clog. The rocker sole rolls you forward, off the heel.
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BirkenstockFirm contoured footbed. Boston and Arizona are our top picks.
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VionicOrthotic-level arch support built in, including the slippers.
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Jax & BardOur own women's line. Deep heel cup, contoured arch, met pad.
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VieuxOur Portuguese-made line, with a removable footbed so your own arch support fits.
Women's · Men's
Arch supports help too. The right one takes real pressure off the fascia — our Heel Relief supports are built for exactly this. We'll also tell you when the shoe alone is enough. See our arch supports
What Else Helps
- Stretch before you get out of bed. The fascia tightens overnight, and standing on it cold is what causes the morning pain.
- Don't go barefoot at home. Hard floors load the fascia with no support. See slippers with real support.
- Ice the heel after long days. Roll your foot on a frozen water bottle for ten minutes.
- Replace worn-out shoes. One of the top causes, and the most fixable.
Most people see real improvement in three to six months. Consistent care beats fast fixes.
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Come get fitted. Free fitting, no appointment, at Magazine Street · French Quarter · Metairie Road · Severn. Questions? Call 504-910-2900. Third-generation shoe people, in New Orleans since 2002.
This page is for informational purposes and is not medical advice. If your pain is severe or not improving, please see a podiatrist.
