I have as I did more distance running and increased the intensity when I was in my mid 30's (started in early 20's, but been in competitive sports since forever). Then, I started running "smarter". Less supportive shoes, more concentration on running form. I even bought some "minimalist" shoes, and learned to run in those. IMO, that was what I needed. Not necessarily constant training in "barefoot" shoes, but learning to run properly. I started out in the barefoot shoes where my calves would be on fire in a half mile. Now, I can run 3+ miles, even if I haven't used them in a few months like it's nothing.
I'm in my early 40's now, and haven't had any foot (or knee) pain in the last 5 years. I run at least one 1/2 marathon every year with several shorter races during the year. I'm not terribly fast, but an 8:30 pace which I'm fine with for a 6'3", 190lb frame.
When I was injured, I went to a sports doctor/specialist to help with the pain, and then focused on proper training. I buy less and less "supportive" (but cushioned) shoes every year, and mix it up with minimalist shoes. I've never felt better.
If you're not athletic, start. I'm not a doctor (or podiatrist)
but orthopedics, etc have never helped anyone I've known who has had them. I've read up a lot on the subject of the foot, and your foot needs to move in it's natural form and be "abused" a bit. Take it as a sample of one, but that's the path I took, and it worked like a charm. I'm faster than I was in my 20's (even being 20 lbs heavier), and have never been so pain free after intense training.