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

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

Dress Shoes


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

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.

  • Reef (more flip flop than sandal)

  • Rainbow (in leather, hemp and rubber materials)

  • Teva

  • Vionic

Boots

  • Jambu- also has dress shoes

  • Therafit - built in OTC orthotic

  • Timberland PRO

  • Lowa

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 Alta and Topo

  • 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.


Shoe Reviews

Lacing Techniques