Best Shoes for Extensor Tendonitis & Top of Foot Pain 2026

Branded hero — best shoes for extensor tendonitis & top of foot pain, Balance Foot & Ankle, Howell MI

Top-of-foot pain during walking has 5 distinct causes — extensor tendinitis, ganglion cyst, midfoot arthritis, stress fracture, and nerve entrapment — and each requires a completely different shoe modification. Michigan podiatrist Dr. Tom Biernacki explains the lace pattern and tongue thickness that matters for each.

Knot on Top of the Foot

Knot on Top of the Foot

Quick answer: Knot On Top Of The Foot affects roughly 1 in 4 adults in our practice. Effective treatment starts with a targeted diagnosis, conservative-first treatment, and escalation only when needed. We treat this regularly at our Howell and Bloomfield Township practices. Call (810) 206-1402. Medically reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM · Board-Certified Podiatric … Read more

Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.