Favorite Shoes

We often are asked what our favorite shoes are...

Each of us have feet that are uniquely shaped with different demands within our day to day life. In turn, the “right shoe” is not the same for everybody, but there are shoes that are better equipped to support our feet based on their design and quality.

Remember- Wear what feels comfortable for YOU!

Sneakers

Some fan favorites plus recommendations from Runner’s World

Adidas Supernova - Great for high arches

Adidas Ultra Boost - Excellent all-around sneaker

Aetrex - Arch support, lightweight

Asics Gel Venture & Kayano - Mild pronation support

Brooks Beast - Ideal for significant pronators

Brooks Ghost - Balanced cushioning

Hoka One One Clifton - Soft, smooth ride

Orthofeet Francis - Casual, easy on/off, adjustable arch

Kuru Stride - Great for bunions/hammertoes

New Balance FuelCell - Highly versatile

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus - All-around favorite

Nike Huarache - Great for bunions/wide feet

Nike Pegasus - Good for neuromas

Reebok Floatride RunFast - Lightweight

Ryka Vivid - Minimalist and flexible

Salomon Thundercross - Great trail sneaker

Salomon Ultra Pro - Trail comfort and performance

Saucony Ride ISO - Balanced feel

Saucony Triumph - Extremely soft for daily wear

YouTube Channel

Check out some helpful videos about shoes, foot problems and so much more!

Check out www.runrepeat.com which has rankings of running shoes based on thousands of reviews.

Sneakers with Widths

Altra FWD
Asics Nimbus
Bronax- Wide toebox, $50 price point
Cosyfeet- Sneakers, Dress Shoes, & Slippers-great for those with swelling/lymphedema
Fitville Rebound Core: comes in 6E Wide
Hoka Bondi & Clifton
New Balance 860
New Balance 1080

Dress Shoes

Abeo
Aetrex
Allen Edmonds (men’s)
Allegria
Aravon
Arche
Bostonian oxfords
Beautifeel shoes
Calla- Expensive! But great for people with bunions
Cole Haan (made with Nike sole)

Clarks
Ecco
Fitflop shoes
Haflinger
Johnston & Murphy
Margaux- Pricy! But Supportive
Mephisto
Merrell
Munro

Boots

Blundstone
Jambu- also has dress shoes
Keen
Lowa

Merrell
Topo- Trailventure 2- Great width that doesn't crowd toes
Therafit - built in OTC orthotic
Timberland PRO

Sandals

Do we wear completely flat sandals? Sometimes! But if you are having heel pain or pain with prolonged walking, we recommend a sandal that has built in support.

Abeo
Allegria sandals (which accommodates orthotics)
Birkenstocks
Chaco
Earth Shoes

Fit Flops
Keen (sandals and water shoes)
Kuru
Memo - women with small feet
Oofos

Reef (more flip flop than sandal)
Rainbow (in leather, hemp and rubber materials)
Teva
Vionic

Children's Shoes

Our kiddos feet change as they grow and we should check shoe and sock size every few months. We recommend taking your child shoe shopping as every shoe fits differently.

If your child has one foot larger than the other, but the shoes based on the larger foot size. The shoes should not need a break in period and they should feel comfortable immediately.

Asics
Billy Footwear - has zipper up the side for ease
Geox- allows for orthotics
Ikkiki- great for toddlers with wide feet, and to accommodate AFOs. Has a device to encourage childreen to put pressure on the heel
Keen
Memo - easily customizable to fit different sized feet
Merrell
Momo baby- cute crib shoes for pre-walkers
Native
New Balance
Pediped
Saucony
See Kai Run
Stride Rite

Helpful Hints

Try on shoes in the evening. We naturally swell throughout the day and a shoe that is comfy at night will certainly be comfortable during the day
High Arches: aka Cavus foot type. When looking for sneakers, look for a neutral shoe without added stability.
Wide toe box: Check out Altra and Topo
Children with Ankle Braces (AFOs) : Billy FootWear shoes are awesome as they incorporate a zipper which makes putting sneakers on easier.
Many of our patients complain of heel pain after wearing Sketchers. An alternative is Allbirds, made with soft Merino wool top and soft sole.