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But wearing the right paircanreduce some of the stress and pressure that cause back pain to flare.
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Support
A lack of arch support is a common cause of back pain, Dr. Daughtry says.
Try on a few pairs with noticeably different heel drops to get a feel for what you like.
And if youre still not sure, Dr. Daughtry says to avoid extremesa.k.a.
Who tested these shoes?
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Loosen up with our top picks below.
I have lower back disc issues and long walking sometimes can be painful, one Hoka reviewer wrote.
With these shoes I am not having any pain after walking two to three miles!
Can stand on concrete for hours without a sore back, wrote one Brooks reviewer.
The Arch Fit 2.0 Big League buoys every step with an airy memory foam midsole.
Its designed for fitness walking, so its noticeably flexible and lightweight.
However, its still highly supportive.
I haveflat feetand dont notice any arch pain while wearing my pair.
Miraculously, around the halfway mark, I realized my back and hips were starting to feelbetter.
The sole is thick and relatively firm, while the built-in arch support provides some welcome structure.
For safety on the trails, stick to easy-to-moderate terrain when you head out in your Cloudsurfers.
I love my Dansko clogs!
