OUCH! My heel is killing me! Let's talk about PLANTAR FASCIITIS
Plantar Fasciitis: Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Movement
If you’ve ever winced from a sharp pain in your heel when getting out of bed in the morning, or foot pain whenever you stand up after resting, tender feet or stabbing pain when you stand or walk, you’re not alone. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common foot conditions, sidelining runners, walkers, and anyone who spends time on their feet. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to live with the pain.
At Active Imprints | Active88, we’ve helped thousands of people reclaim their movement, whether it’s running a marathon, hiking their favorite trail, or simply enjoying a pain-free walk. We know how frustrating it is when foot pain holds you back, and we’re here to tell you: there’s a way forward.
What Causes Plantar Fasciitis?
This stubborn heel pain happens when the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue along the bottom of your foot, becomes inflamed and micro- tears from the heel. It often starts in one foot, but compensating for the pain can cause strain in the other foot, your knees, hips, or even your back.
Common triggers include:
✅ Overuse from running, walking, or standing for long hours
✅ Overpronation (ankle rolling inward) or supination (rolling outward)
✅ High or fallen arches
✅ Tight calf muscles or Achilles tendons
✅ Sudden increases in activity
How Can Orthotics Help?
When plantar fasciitis flares up, traditional treatments like rest, ice, and stretching can help—but the real key is proper support, foot balancing and alignment. That’s where we come in.
For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in foot biomechanics, creating custom orthotics(insoles) that help people move pain-free. Plantar fasciitis is one of the top reason people seek orthotics, and our handcrafted approach has been a game-changer for thousands of customers.
Our Solutions for Plantar Fasciitis:
How Are Our Custom Orthotics Different?
Many doctors take a mold of your feet and send it to a lab—often to specialists like us! But at Active Imprints | Active88, we do everything onsite, ensuring a precise, personalized fit for immediate relief. We see your feet, mold your feet and fabricate the orthotics - no 3D scanning, no shipping it to a lab.
When you visit our Boulder store, we go beyond just making an orthotic.
🔹 Gait & Biomechanics Analysis – We assess how your feet move, your flexibility, and what imbalances may be causing stress.
🔹 Direct Molding Process – We take a weight bearing mold of your feet and build your orthotics in-house, ensuring a perfect fit and fast relief.
🔹 Semi-Flexible Design – Unlike rigid orthotics, ours are designed for comfort, easy adaptation, and long-lasting durability.
🔹 On-the-Spot Adjustments – Need tweaks? We adjust your orthotics while you wait.
🔹 Comprehensive Care – We teach you stretching and rolling exercises to speed up your recovery, so you can get back to what you love.
For those who can’t visit in person, we offer a mail-order system:
📦 We send you a foam impression kit to step into.
🦶 From that, we create a perfect plaster cast of your feet.
📸 With the cast and photos of your feet, we custom-build orthotics tailored to your needs.
💡 These are a long-term solution, designed to move from shoe to shoe for everyday comfort.
AI Sole System: A Quick & Affordable Fix for Plantar Fasciitis
If you’re looking for immediate relief, our AI Sole System is a fast, effective, and budget-friendly solution designed to support your feet exactly where they need it most.
🔹 Built In-Store While You Wait – We analyze your gait and foot mechanics, then customize the modular AI Sole System right on the spot. By balancing the ball of your foot and heel, we reduce the excessive pulling on the plantar fascia, which is the main culprit behind heel pain.
🔹 Mail-Order Option – If you can’t visit us in person, no problem! Simply send us photos of your feet or a short video of you walking, and we’ll assess your foot type remotely. Then, we’ll build and ship a customized AI Sole System that fits your needs perfectly.
This modular system replaces your shoe’s liner and allows for adjustable wedges to create the perfect balance and support. It’s an easy, proven solution that gets great results—helping you get back to moving comfortably.
Imagine a Pain-Free Future
Picture waking up and taking those first steps without pain. Imagine running, walking, or standing comfortably throughout the day. That future is possible—and we’re here to help you get there.
Ready to take action? Visit us in-store for a free gait analysis, or explore our orthotic solutions online. Let’s get you back on your feet, pain-free.
Got questions? Reply to this email—we’re happy to help!
Danny & Jennifer Abshire
Active Imprints | Active88 – Keeping You Moving Since 1988
HAPPY CUSTOMER TESTIMONY
"I have known Jennifer and Danny for many years and if it weren't for them I can tell you this...I would not be running! Their expertise and knowledge has definitely changed my life as I truly thought at one point years ago my running days were over. Running is my life line....Jennifer and Danny understand this more then most and with their help and their custom orthotics they have kept me going no matter what obstacles I have encountered and believe me there have been plenty...From stress fractures, ligament tears, bone spurs you name it, these two experts know what they are doing having a wealth of knowledge and experience.In addition, they are truly some of the most caring, honest, genuine, trustworthy people I have met in my life. THANK YOU Jennifer and Danny of Active Imprints/ Active 88 Footwear for all you have done and continue to do for me"....Amy