With the plantar f. one of my exercises from the physio was to take a rolling pin to work and as I was sitting at my desk, and roll my foot on it backwards and forwards. I had a gov admin desk job then so plenty of time to roll! It did give a little relief but nothing like the acupuncture stopping it completely. I still wear my comfy shoes though ... some are orthotics. I never bought expensive shoes till plantar f.! Some look a bit 'granny' like but I don't care. Others are quite pretty and comfy too. 'Stride' online stocks some of my fave bands, ecco, naot ... Good for walking, the ecco sandals. Survived Angkor Watt in them!☺