My left heel is getting painful every now and then. I think I have plantar fasciitis. If I'm not mistaken, this is an inflammation of the insertion of the calf muscle on the heel. Mainly due to tightnee, increased weight and collapsed arch. I do have a flat feet and I understand that the absence of arch makes my feet more vulnerable to trauma and pain. I want to check through the net and find some gadgets that could alleviate my pain. My mother is also suffering the same pain. Surgery is not an option for us. Im seriously considering to buy expensive shoes for me and my mother.