Wow Gang! Anyone who thinks that soft swimming shoes are good for plantar fasciitis should think again! So finally, after years of foot agony, I needed to come to terms with it and learn that a show sole should never buckle or curl easily. I went through the list she gave me and finally found these wonderful shoes. They fit perfectly and felt like my legs were hugging for a long time. I wore them all day at the carnival and, for the first time in a long time, I was able to walk away with a springy step instead of a limp. I refuse to take it off even after working in it all day because it feels so damn good. I replaced the inner pad immediately after reading some reviews about it squeaking and honestly what came with the shoes didn't impress me. I have already shared this with my brother and bought some for my 74 year old father. Trust me it's the bomb!