I recommend the Brookstone i-need® Soothing Foot Massager ($200 USD) as a cure for plantar faciitis. This is actually cheaper than custom orthotics (per year) and cortisone shots (and works better). My first model broke after about 6 months, but it was still under warranty and I got a replacement unit without any problems. The value I get from walking and running pain-free (and without periodic “repairs”) completely dwarfs the TCO.
I recommend the Brookstone i-need® Soothing Foot Massager ($200 USD) as a cure for plantar faciitis. This is actually cheaper than custom orthotics (per year) and cortisone shots (and works better). My first model broke after about 6 months, but it was still under warranty and I got a replacement unit without any problems. The value I get from walking and running pain-free (and without periodic “repairs”) completely dwarfs the TCO.