"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be ...

Q. I am a 57-year-old recreational tennis player who has had worsening heel pain. The pain is particularly bad when I get out of bed in the morning. After I walk around and take a hot shower, though, ...

Just like many other types of foot pain, there are a handful of things that can cause heel pain in particular—and having the right shoe can do a lot to ease that pain or prevent it in the first place.