This is a night splint for plantar fasciitis, and it’s the L-shaped type, which lifts the foot up from underneath. It helps reduce the classic early-morning pain you get when the foot first takes weight through the heel. By keeping the plantar fascia gently stretched overnight, it lessens the abrupt stretch that otherwise happens when a shortened plantar fascia is suddenly loaded first thing.

What I like

• Keeps the plantar fascia gently on stretch overnight
• Adjustable angle, so you can fine-tune how much stretch you feel
• Fully adjustable with hook-and-loop straps
• Lightweight, breathable materials
• Centre-release buckles that make it easier to put on
• Comes in 3 sizes (this listing is UK 6.5–8.5)

Things to know

• Check the size before ordering. This listing is the UK 6.5–8.5 size.
• Start with a gentle angle and make it more stretched as you get used to it. It shouldn’t be uncomfortable or painful.
• It can take a few nights to get used to sleeping in it, and some people don’t get on with it. It’s worth persevering for a short while, but stop if you can’t sleep.
• If you get numbness, tingling, increased pain, or colour change in the foot, take it off.
• A night splint helps with the morning pain, but plantar fasciitis also needs the load management and exercises in my article.
• If your pain is severe or isn’t improving, get it assessed.

Who it suits: people with plantar fasciitis who get sharp heel pain with the first steps in the morning and want to try a night splint.

Compare with: the strap-type night splint, which gives a slightly stronger stretch.

Read my article on plantar heel pain (plantar fasciitis) or watch my video.