<p>Birkenstocks are the wonder shoes for plantar fasciitis. I tried everything except surgery (night splints, physical therapy, too much ibuprofen) and then I started wearing Birkenstocks all the time for several weeks (the poster who said never to go barefoot is right). My problem cleared right up. I got teased by my husband about running off to join a commune but I don’t care. I love Birkenstocks.</p>