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Footwear Built for Plantar Fasciitis

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"The brand’s patented KURUSOLE technology hugs your heels and provides strong arch support."

"Great support through the arch and cushioning to help absorb shock"

"Notable features include a spacious toe box, excellent arch support and a shock-absorbent midsole."

Over 1 Million Happy Customers

32,703 Ratings

"I have chronic plantar fasciitis and these have been amazing. I can walk all day in these and not be hurting at the end. Well worth the price tag."

Brittany B.

"Had plantar fasciitis and was battling for almost a year. My friend told me about Kuru and ordered Quantum. Within the first week the pain in my heel was gone! The first time I wore a different pair of shoes the pain came back. Since then I have thrown away my old shoes and started buying different style shoes from Kuru."

John W.

"I struggled with pain from plantar fasciitis and resulting heel spurs until finding Kuru in 2016. Pain free for six years and counting. Thank you KURU!"

Tamara W.

"I have chronic plantar fasciitis and these have been amazing. I can walk all day in these and not be hurting at the end. Well worth the price tag."

Brittany B.

"Had plantar fasciitis and was battling for almost a year. My friend told me about Kuru and ordered Quantum. Within the first week the pain in my heel was gone! The first time I wore a different pair of shoes the pain came back. Since then I have thrown away my old shoes and started buying different style shoes from Kuru."

John W.

"I struggled with pain from plantar fasciitis and resulting heel spurs until finding Kuru in 2016. Pain free for six years and counting. Thank you KURU!"

Tamara W.

Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis

Repeated stress on the band of tissue underneath our feet—our plantar fascia—can lead to tightness, inflammation, and micro-tears. This overuse results in the characteristic symptom of plantar fasciitis: heel pain.

KURU’S PATENTED HEEL TECHNOLOGY

How KURU Brings Pain Relief

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KURUSOLE

Patented tech dynamically flexes to hug and protect your heels

2

KURUCLOUD

Lightweight EVA foam delivers shock-absorbing cushion

3

ULTIMATE INSOLE

Dual-density foam provides superior arch support

4

ROOMY TOE BOX

A spacious toe box lets your toes wiggle and bunions breathe

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2

3

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KURUSOLE

Patented tech dynamically flexes to hug and protect your heels

KURUCLOUD

Lightweight EVA foam delivers shock-absorbing cushion

ULTIMATE INSOLE

Dual-density foam provides superior arch support

ROOMY TOE BOX

A spacious toe box lets your toes wiggle and bunions breathe

Fine, We’ll Tell You Our Secret

What makes KURU different? Every KURU shoe comes with built-in patented KURUSOLE tech—a foot health game changer.

While other shoes are flat on the inside, KURUSOLE is shaped like your foot to hug and prevent fatigue and pain.

Size Chart

Shoes

Socks

US	International

Women	Men	EU	UK	JP
5		35	2.5	21.5
5.5		35.5	3	22
6		36	3.5	22.5
6.5		37	4	23
7		37.5	4.5	23.5
7.5		38	5	24
8		38.5	5.5	24.5
8.5	7	39	6	25
9	7.5	40	6.5	25.5
9.5	8	40.5	7	26
10	8.5	41	7.5	26.5
10.5	9	42	8	27
11	9.5	42.5	8.5	27.5
11.5	10	43	9	28
12	10.5	44	9.5	28.5
	11	44.5	10	29
	11.5	45	10.5	29.5
	12	46	11	30
	12.5	46.5	11.5	30.5
	13	47	12	31
	13.5	47.5	12.5	31.5
	14	48	13	32

Width

Women

Men

Medium	Wide	Medium	Wide
B	C+	D	E+

US

Size	Women	Men
S	5 - 8.5	6 - 7
M	9 - 11.5	7.5 - 10
L	12	10.5 - 12
XL		12.5 - 14

International

Size	EU	UK	JP
S	35 - 39	2.5 - 6	21.5 - 25
M	40 - 43	6.5 - 9	25.5 - 25
L	44 - 46	9.5 - 11	28.5 - 30
XL	46.5 - 48	11.5 - 13	30.5 - 32

Understanding “FIT” notes:

ALL KURU shoes are sold in US sizing. IF the “FIT” note says “1/2 size small”, you should purchase a 1/2 size larger than your normal size (e.g if wear an 8, purchase an 8.5). If the note says “1/2 size big," then purchase a 1/2 size smaller than your normal size.

Our Shoes

Theirs

Heel

Patented KURUSOLE heel-hugging tech

Heel

No specialized heel technology

Footbed

Curved

Footbed

Flat

Insole

Dual-density, ergonomic

Insole

Thin, low-quality

Arch

Superior, arch-molding support

Arch

Little to no arch support

Sole

EVA shock-absorbing cushion

Sole

Minimal cushion

Toe Box

Wide toe box

Toe Box

Medium or narrow toe box

The Healthiest Shoe on Earth

Backed by over 20,000 5-star reviews, every KURU shoe features a cutting-edge ergonomic design, uniquely built for pain relief.

We start with a curved footbed (no flat insoles here!) and add unparalleled triple-layer support: shock-absorbing KURUCLOUD, heel-cupping KURUSOLE, and arch-supporting ULTIMATE INSOLES.

In fact, 72% of KURU customers reported improved pain symptoms*, and of those, 97% saw improvement in less than four weeks.**

That’s what we call Pain Relief Beyond Belief.

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Loved by Customers Since 2008

32,703 Ratings

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Best shoes ever!

This is my second pair. 10 out of 10 recommend. I strubble with plantar fasciitis and these are a life saver. I don't wear any other shoes now.

Nina H.

Recommended by Spinal Specialist

Great shoes, helped with plantar fasciitis, took about a week to get broke in and comfortable, but they are great.

Jim R.

Best work shoes

I work as a massage therapist and I'm on my feet most of the day, not only do these shoes help with my foot fatigue, they've vut my chronic low back and hip pain significantly, I recommend them to anyone who spends alot of time on their feet.

Amy S.

Love them!

I've been doing security work for eight years and these are by FAR the most comfortable work shoes I have ever worn. I've worn them for three weeks now and I feel as though I could wear them and work another five to seven years and I'm 67 years old. Thanks KURU!

Randall A.

FAQs

What is plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis is a chronic foot pain condition that develops when the fibrous band of tissue under our feet—our plantar fascia—becomes irritated and inflamed. Pain typically starts at the heel and can radiate through the sole of the foot. It is the most common source of heel pain in the US.
- What causes plantar fasciitis?
Several factors can trigger heel pain from plantar fasciitis, including too much or too little exercise. You may notice a plantar fasciitis flare up after adding mileage to your running routine or trying a new high-impact sport. A flare up might also come with a sudden increase in body weight—such as during pregnancy—due to the added pressure on your plantar fascia.
To help reduce your risk of plantar fasciitis, wear supportive footwear both around the house and during errands and other physical activity.
- How is plantar fasciitis treated and prevented?
Your doctor can give you a detailed treatment plan based on your unique case of plantar fasciitis. That said, there are a few common at-home treatments that can help alleviate pain and inflammation for people with plantar fasciitis: relative rest from activity that causes pain, ice, massaging feet on a roller, stretches, and supportive footwear.
What kind of shoes should I buy to relieve plantar fasciitis pain?

The best shoes for plantar fasciitis must include superior arch support, shock-absorbing foams, and a deep heel cup with plenty of cushion. Extra room in the toe box can also give your feet adequate room to lay flat naturally.