PLANTAR FASCIITIS
How We Help
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
How We Help
We Exist to Help Relieve Foot Pain
FRANKIE4 was founded by podiatrists who understood something the footwear industry had largely ignored: that the shoe is often where foot discomfort starts, and where it can be addressed.
Every FRANKIE4 shoe is built on a podiatrist-designed footbed engineered with the intention to reduce the load your feet carry through long days. The result is footwear that works as hard as the women wearing it, without looking like it does.
150,000 five-star reviews. 2,700+ of them reference 'plantar fasciitis'
"I have struggled with Plantar Fasciitis for months, I usually wear ballet flats at work but I was unable to because of the pain. I bought my Nat and was able to wear them all week and the pain reduced considerably."
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Jackie V White/Rose Gold
Jackie V White/Rose Gold
8 colours
Axel II Natural
Axel II Natural
12 colours
Melrose Chocolate Knit
Melrose Chocolate Knit
3 colours
What Plantar Heel Pain Actually Feels Like
That sharp, stabbing sensation underfoot, worse in the morning, or after long periods on your feet. For many women, it becomes background noise they manage around rather than something they address.
The footwear you spend your day in matters more than most people realise. Inadequate underfoot support can increase the load on the plantar fascia with every step. FRANKIE4 was founded on that understanding.
Levi Gold Tumbled
Levi Gold Tumbled
13 colours
Reggie Chocolate
Reggie Chocolate
3 colours
Hepburn Cherry Stud
Hepburn Cherry Stud
4 colours
Lori Tan
Lori Tan
2 colours
Built From the Ground Up
Every FRANKIE4 shoe is built on a podiatrist-designed footbed. Not as an afterthought. Not as a feature. As the foundation the entire silhouette is constructed around.
The Sole Hero® Footbed is engineered to distribute pressure more evenly across the foot, reduce load on the heel, and support the arch through its natural movement pattern. It is designed with the aim to reduce foot fatigue and discomfort across long days, whether that's a hospital shift, a school day, or hours of travel.
150,000 five-star reviews reflect what the footbed delivers in real life.
"I purchased Zane in the Camel Grain. This colour is great, matching everything and gives the appearance of greater leg length. Also great support to help prevent plantar fasciitis and relieving symptoms if you already have it. Having adjustable straps at both ankle and toe allow maximum adjustment to keep foot stable within the sandal. Would highly recommend these sandals."
Janet D. Verified Reviewer.
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Independent Research. Measurable Outcomes.
In 2025, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) conducted an independent study with 29 women experiencing symptomatic plantar heel pain. Participants wore the FRANKIE4 Jackie sneaker, built on the Sole Hero® Footbed.
The study found up to 67% reduction in heel pain.
That is the kind of outcome FRANKIE4 was founded to pursue.
Based on a 2025 independent study by QUT (Australia) with 29 women with symptomatic Plantar Heel Pain. Results specific to the Jackie sneaker and Sole Hero® Footbed tested. Individual experiences may vary. This product is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. See full study at frankie4.com/pages/php-research-study
Styles That Work as Hard as You Do
From sneakers to boots, every FRANKIE4 style is built on the same podiatrist-designed footbed technology. Resolution-first design, in silhouettes that hold their own.
Axel II Natural
Axel II Natural
12 colours
Axel II Chalk/Cherry
Axel II Chalk/Cherry
12 colours
Axel II Soft White
Axel II Soft White
12 colours
Jackie V Black Tumbled
Jackie V Black Tumbled
8 coloursJackie V White/Rose Gold
Jackie V White/Rose Gold
8 colours
Jackie V White/Silver
Jackie V White/Silver
8 colours
Jackie V White Tumbled
Jackie V White Tumbled
8 colours
Levi Leopard Print Suede
Levi Leopard Print Suede
13 colours
Levi White/Lilac Metallic
Levi White/Lilac Metallic
13 colours
Levi Black
Levi Black
13 coloursFRANKIE4 footwear is not a medical device. If you are experiencing plantar heel pain, consult a qualified health professional for diagnosis and treatment advice. FRANKIE4 shoes are designed to support foot health and help reduce discomfort, not to treat or cure any medical condition.