Guide to Pain Relief: Symptoms, Treatment & Shoes

Plantar fasciitis is a chronic foot pain condition that develops when the fibrous band of tissue under our feet—our plantar fascia—becomes irritated and inflamed.

Pain typically starts at the heel and can radiate through the sole of the foot. It is the most common source of heel pain in the US, and it can be tricky to treat.

In short, pronation is the degree to which your ankle rolls inward or outward. Yet, the terms “pronation of the foot” and “over pronation” typically refer to an ankle that rolls inward more than it should.

A small degree of foot pronation is an intrinsic part of our foot’s design and allows it to function as a natural spring. In fact, a “neutral” foot will pronate slightly inward by up to 15 percent. This helps us jump, run and walk with a bounce in our step—we love this.

You’ve seen it before. That familiar loss of tread right along the outer edge of your shoes—pair after pair. The inner sole is nearly spotless while the outer edge is, well, struggling.

This tell-tale wear pattern could be a signal of leaning too far on the outer edge of your foot while walking—or supination. If left untreated, supination can cause a ripple effect of foot and body pain, including plantar fasciitis, ankle injury, hip and back pain, and shin splints.

Supination shoes can help neutralize your gait and establish a healthier stride over time. KURU footwear features our patented technology that helps alleviate the symptoms of supination and deliver heat-molded cushioning and support where you need it—whether you walk or run.

If you have wide feet, you know it can be a struggle to find stylish shoes with the space you need. Even though millions of Americans have wide feet, most shoe designers aren’t meeting the demand for wide shoes that deliver comfort and fashion.

Try finding cute sneakers or chic dress shoes for wide feet—women’s or men’s—and you run into racks of shoes as unappealing as they are out of date.

But there’s good news for people with wide feet. Smart shoe designers have finally caught up! Now you have real options for foot shaped shoes that flatter your feet and fit your fashion, all while providing the space and support you need to move in comfort.

Does your shoe size ever go up from half a size one day then go back to normal the next? If it does, you might have a case of swollen feet. Such cases are quite common and can be alleviated by wearing wider, more comfortable shoes.

Do your shins hurt? You may be one of many people suffering from an extremely common overuse injury called shin splints. Pain from shin splints is usually felt in your lower legs, and that pain can be on the front, the outside, or the inside of your leg.

Shin splints are common among runners, dancers and other athletes in high-impact sports. Running, jumping and other motions put consistent stress on the shin bone, both directly from impacts and indirectly as your muscles and other connective tissues pull and tug on the bone. That stress can cause swelling and irritation that weaken the bone, and cause pain.

The pain from shin splints starts slowly and builds up over time. Fortunately, resting and icing the injury usually brings relief. Wearing supportive shoes can help you recover from shin splints more quickly. Even better, the right shoes can help guide you to a natural gait and reduce the force of impact–making you less likely to suffer from shin splints in the future.

Sever's disease is a common condition that can cause heel pain in growing children. If your child is dealing with this condition, you may be wondering what kind of shoes are best to wear. KURU Footwear can help.

We have the ideal solution for anyone suffering from Sever's disease. Our shoes at KURU Footwear are designed to provide relief and comfort, so you can get back to doing what you love and being pain-free.

With KURU Footwear, you will finally have the best shoes for Sever's disease that fit perfectly and feel fabulous on your feet. You will no longer have to worry about soreness or discomfort when wearing these shoes as they assist in lowering the stress on your heel and make a suitable environment for healing.

Did you know that your feet contain more than 20 bones? In total, just one foot has 26 bones, 39 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. All of these parts work together to ensure your feet work properly.

Just one bone, joint, or muscle tissue out of place or hurting can greatly affect your feet. It can lead to a lot of foot pain, general discomfort, and even lower quality of life.

In many cases, the best way to treat foot issues is through podiatric or foot surgery. But undergoing surgery doesn’t mean you’ll immediately be A-OK and pain-free—after all, you’ve just had an invasive procedure!

It’s official—you or someone you know is expecting. Congratulations! We think it’s a pretty big deal. While some of the coming changes may feel special or exciting, others might introduce pain or swelling that wasn’t there before (ouch).

One simple way to help alleviate foot pain throughout pregnancy is by wearing comfortable, supportive footwear. Some of the most comfortable shoes to wear during pregnancy are those that alleviate the natural swelling and increased pressure your feet experience during this time.

KURU offers a lineup of some of the best shoes for pregnancy that offer our pain-relieving technology, including superior cushion, arch support, shock-absorption, and enough width to help you stay as comfy as possible.

Living with Parkinson’s disease can mean becoming a master of adapting. Every day, you or your family member may face the possibility of new physical challenges that you didn’t face the day before.

Normal daily activities that many people take for granted often involve additional pain and effort that can be exhausting emotionally and physically. Finding ways to stay engaged in your favorite activities can present unique challenges.

When it comes to footwear, shoes with support and cushion can help ease pain and maximize movement. The best shoes for Parkinson’s disease provide targeted cushioning and wide, non-slip soles that help you move naturally, decrease pain and minimize your risk of falling—all without sacrificing style.

If you are suffering from neuropathy or nerve damage in the feet, you are likely all too familiar with the numbness, tingling, and pain that comes with it.

In most cases, there is no cure for neuropathy. However, choosing shoes for people with neuropathy can go a long way in helping you manage your symptoms. Many types of footwear aggravate neuropathy symptoms by restricting blood flow and putting increased pressure on the nerves in the feet, causing unnecessary discomfort.

The best shoes for neuropathy cushion and support your feet without restricting movement to promote a natural posture and gait. For those with neuropathy foot problems, comfortable shoes can make a world of difference.

KURU offers some of the best shoes for neuropathy feet. Each shoe is designed to relieve pain and offers a generous toe box, shock-absorbing cushion, wide width options, and plenty of arch support. With KURU shoes, you can enjoy the comfort and support you need with on-trend styles you’ll be excited to wear.

Nerve pain affects a vast number of Americans and can cause pinching, tingling, and numbness in various parts of the body. Thankfully, there is hope for managing nerve pain.

Wearing high-quality footwear that provides adequate width, support, and cushion to reduce pinching and strain is one effective way to help manage nerve pain symptoms. The best shoes for nerve pain are those that offer high-quality arch support, a roomy toe box, and a cushioned, stable footbed—just like KURUs.

Ah there it goes again—your heel just slipped out of your shoe. For those with narrow heels, this can be an all-too-familiar feeling. But it doesn’t have to be with the right fit!

Sleek feet need a sleek fit. Just as too-tight shoes can negatively impact your feet, too-wide shoes can keep you from feeling truly “one” with your shoe.

Proper fitting footwear, including shoes for wide feet and narrow heels or shoes for fully narrow feet, can help support these sleek feet where it counts.

KURU offers some of the best walking shoes for narrow heels that offer stretchy uppers or adjustable straps that hug the ankle and heel for maximum support. Our patented heel-hugging KURUSOLE technology also helps your heel stay protected and secure.

Those with narrow feet know the struggle: jostling feet, heels slipping out of your shoe, blisters from too much friction, and often inadequate support.

Shoes for long, narrow feet should offer adjustable laces or straps and plenty of cushion so you can achieve a snug fit even with a sleeker foot profile.

KURU offers a lineup of some of the most comfortable shoes for narrow feet. KURU shoes have given lasting relief to many customers with narrow feet, bunions, hammertoe, plantar fasciitis, and many other painful foot conditions.

Our ergonomic, cushioned shoes layer three technologies for superior arch support, shock, absorption, and heel protection.

If you have Morton’s neuroma, you know all about that tingling, pebble-in-your shoe feel. The last thing you need is a shoe making it worse.

One simple way to relieve symptoms of this condition is by wearing well-fitted, supportive Morton’s neuroma shoes. Shoes for neuroma relieve pressure in the forefoot with a wide toe box and plenty of cushion to give your joints and ligaments the support they need.

KURU’s range of cute shoes for Morton’s neuroma can help you relieve pain without sacrificing style.

Our feet absorb a lot of impact on a daily basis. In fact, our feet can withstand 2–6 times our body weight from simply walking. It’s no wonder the balls of our feet can start to hurt!

Ball of foot pain conditions such as metatarsalgia—inflammation of the metatarsal bones on the foot—or sesamoiditis—irritation of the bones in the big toe—can develop with repeated high-impact activities or footwear without enough cushion or arch support.

The best shoes for metatarsalgia and other ball of foot pain conditions are shoes with metatarsal support, plenty of cushion, a wide toe box, and shock-absorption to keep your feet as healthy as possible.

Leg pain can have a wide variety of causes, so the best shoes for leg pain will depend on what is causing your pain. Your legs support you when you stand and carry you when you walk, run, jump or dance—and that repetitive stress and trauma can cause injuries that lead to pain. Leg pain may also be caused by a medical condition or chronic illness.

Shoes that absorb shock, cushion impacts, and support your body’s natural movement can help prevent leg pain or treat it when it rears its head. Many common causes of leg pain are called overuse injuries, like Achilles tendonitis or IT band syndrome. These painful conditions occur when your body takes more punishment than it is used to. Slowly building up to new routines is one key to avoiding overuse injuries, and so is wearing proper footwear to reduce wear and tear as well as impact on your legs.

Knees are a pretty incredible joint. The knee is the largest joint in the human body and takes huge forces of impact on a daily basis. We need our knees for all types of movement, from sitting and standing to walking and running.

We often think of relieving foot pain when we look for a new shoe, but our knees often need just as much support. Proper footwear can serve as a foundation for your knees to put them in the best position to recover and heal.

The best shoes for knees and bad feet—including the best shoes for arthritic knees—offer ample shock absorption, support, and stability to help neutralize alignment and redirect stress away from sensitive joints—just like KURU shoes.

Anyone with hip pain can attest to the challenge of finding comfortable yet fashionable shoes. Stilettos and high heels continue to be popular women's shoe options, while stiff sneakers and low-heel boots are the height of fashion for men’s shoes.

The best shoes for hip pain can work wonders for reducing strain and damage to your joints, which ultimately reduces hip pain or discomfort.

Let's tell a familiar tale. You’re about to try on the 5th pair of shoes that have claimed to be high arch shoes. You are cautiously optimistic. But as soon as you stand up, you find that these “good shoes for high arches” don’t even scratch the surface—of your sole. Our poor arch stays suspended in the air while the balls and heels of your feet are as cushioned as can be.

Sound a bit close to home? You may have high—or even extremely high—arches, and unfortunately the shoe market often doesn’t always cater to these lovely arched feet.

With KURU, your feet can experience the comfort they deserve with some of the best shoes for high arches. Each pair comes equipped with our proprietary blend of three layers of technology to offer superior, lasting arch support you can feel.