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Havingflat feetdoesnt mean youre destined for a life of discomfort.
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Our picks include expert-recommended brands like Hoka and Chaco, as well as SELF editortested and approved options.
We also like this style forrunners with flat feet, especially if your feet are on the narrow side.
I love wearing my Arahi 7s when Im in a state of mind to get stuff done.
I feel a more grounded and ready roll, says one SELF tester.
Its insole has a built-in arch, and its midsole provides additional structure around the middle of the foot.
The Gaviotas H-Frame design gently keeps your foot in the correct alignmenta win for overpronators.
These are very light, breathable, and springy, and mold to your foot effortlessly.
My finicky arches loved them, they said.
The GT-1000 13 is even more structured, thanks to some new stability features in the midsole.
Once you start moving, they really help you build up and maintain your momentum.
The updated WK500 weighs nearly two ounces less, which adds to that light-on-your-feet feeling.
Its designed with a sturdy structure that helps keep the foot stable, even on rugged ground.
Its iconic removable cork and latex footbed provides foot-hugging support all day long.
These look great with a sundress, jeans, or athleisure.
Just be sure to size up, so your toes have enough room to spread out.
If theyre flush against the floor, you have low arches, a.k.a.
flat feet, Robert Gillanders, PT, DPT, previously told SELF.
This part of the shoe should match your foots shapewith one exception.
Support
Your foot should feel held and supported by the shoe, which will help you feel comfortable longer.
(Wearing supportive shoes can also help preventplantar fasciitis, a condition characterized by stabbing heel painouch.)
Flexibility
If you could fold a shoe in half, its not supportive enough, Dr. Gremillion says.
This can help prevent excessive abnormal forces on the knees and low back while walking.
Then we had SELF testers road-test a number of styles before we ultimately landed on the winners.
Which shoes should I avoid if I have flat feet?
First up: Steer clear of any shoe thats uncomfortable or feels like it needs a break-in period.
the back of the shoe).
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