Generally speaking, it is not the case. Plantar fasciitis is mostly characterized by distinct pain at the point where the muscles and fascia on the bottom of the foot connect with the bones, especially during walking or other activities, where a clear pain point can be observed.

Top-of-the-foot pain should not be ruled out as being caused by other reasons, such as soft tissue injuries on the top of the foot, gout, or local tissue damage due to accidental strains. Therefore, plantar fasciitis does not induce pain on the top of the foot, unless there are soft tissue injuries and inflammation in both the plantar and dorsal areas of the foot, which would result in corresponding pain in both areas.