 as a rubber band. If you keep stretching it out without giving it a break, it's going to snap. High impact activities like running or dancing can put a lot of stress on your feet. Having flat feet or even high arches can put extra strain on the plantar fascia. It's like having a car with a wonky suspension. It's bound to cause trouble eventually. Wearing shoes with little or no arch support is like trying to build a house on a shaky foundation.