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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Clinical diagnosis of plantar fasciitis by a specialist physician * Clinical indication or prescription for custom-made foot orthoses * Plantar fasciitis symptoms lasting for at least 3 months * Heel pain localized to the plantar-medial calcaneal tubercle * First-step pain in the morning or pain during the first steps after a period of rest * Roles and Maudsley score of 3 or 4 at the baseline assessment * Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent and comply with the study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index greater than 30 kg/m² * Presence of a clinically relevant cardiopulmonary, dermatological, neurological or musculoskeletal condition other than plantar fasciitis that could affect walking, plantar loading, pain assessment or participation in the study * History of foot or ankle surgery * Requirement for a walking assistive device during the study assessments * Inability or unwillingness to wear footwear compatible with the assigned foot orthoses * Cognitive or psychiatric condition that could prevent understanding of the study instructions, provision of informed consent or completion of the assessments * Pregnancy