i've also suffered a great deal from heel pain..wore dansko's working 12 hour shifts..saw my podiatrist,he took xrays,determined i had heel spurs/plantar fasciatis,received a cortisone injection and shoe inserts,worked great for about 5-6 months,just recently pain returned went back to my podiatrist received a 2nd cortisone injection did'nt relieve pain for a few days was also fitted for orthotics {$300.00} best money i ever spent..maybe you should see a different podiatrist does'nt sound like your doc was too helpful.also suppose to do stretches to feet/heel regularly and use ice packs when having increased pain..per my doc i am to wear supportive sneaks at all times {housecleaning/lounging around etc}..