Best Shoe for Day Long Arch Support
Twice in my life, I have suffered from incidents of plantar fasciitis (inflamed connective tissue in the heal of the foot). In each instance, wearing Dansko "professional" style clogs has been a significant part of my physical recovery by providing excellent arch support all day long. Good arch support prevents the tendons and connective tissue in the foot from repetitive flexing that can stress the structures in the foot. I ordered this pair of Danskos to help in my recovery process after my most recent injury. During the night, I wear a splint to keep my foot and calf muscle flexed, during the day I wear my Danskos with outstanding arch support. My podiatrist actually PRESCRIBED that I should follow this regimen. Danskos are simply the best in preventative and curative health for stressed legs and feet.
On Professional Petrol Patent
The Professional style is a great choice as it provides the most support from heel to toe as well as great arch support. In addition, the Professional has the APMA seal of approval. Some key features of this style are the roomy toe box area, padded instep collar for extra comfort and a rocker bottom outsole to promote forward foot motion for shock absorption and energy return.
Should you find the innersole on the Professional to be too firm, another option would be the Pro XP or XP 2.0 styles. Both the Pro XP and XP 2.0 styles have a memory foam innersole for additional comfort but with similar features like the Professional style.