I had it a while back. I had not tried crocks at that time so I can't vouch for them during a flareup. But the condition is totally gone now and the crocs are practically the only thing I wear.

I placed this insole in my shoes and it helped a lot!!
http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/p...&searchArg=43#

There are plenty of insoles to choose from out there, but this one has an extra thick oval spot of padding at the heel and it was WAY the best.

I did the stretch where you bend your toes toward you, the most.

I wish I had a miracle cure for you, PF sucks, and it took a long time to go away.