This is the second type of night splint for plantar fasciitis. It uses a strap to lift the foot up from the top, pulling on the toes, which tends to give a slightly more aggressive stretch to the plantar fascia than the L-shaped type. Like the L-shaped type, it helps reduce the classic early-morning pain when the foot first takes weight through the heel. By keeping the plantar fascia on stretch overnight, it lessens the abrupt stretch that otherwise occurs when a shortened plantar fascia is suddenly loaded first thing.

What I like

• Keeps the plantar fascia on stretch overnight, with a slightly stronger stretch than the L-shaped type
• Adjustable angle: you can start with a very gentle stretch and increase it as you get used to it
• Soft, breathable memory foam padding
• Easy to put on and take off
• The padding is detachable and washable
• Comes with a massage ball
• Comes in several sizes (this listing is the Medium)

Things to know

• Check the size before ordering. This listing is the Medium size.
• Start with a gentle angle and increase it slowly. It shouldn’t hurt, and you should be able to sleep.
• Because it gives a stronger stretch, it may feel less comfortable than the L-shaped type. If it’s too much, try that one instead.
• It can take a few nights to get used to. Stop if you can’t sleep or if it’s painful.
• If you get numbness, tingling, increased pain, or colour change in the foot or toes, 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 and first-step morning heel pain who want to try a night splint and are happy with a slightly firmer stretch.

Compare with: the L-shaped night splint, which is gentler and more comfortable.

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