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Flat arches need more arch support, whereas high arches need less.

Best shoes for high arches 2025

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The Vionics instep, however, is just right.

When wearing these sneakers, my feet feel held in a neutral position, helping me avoid overpronation.

Walk Strider Sneaker in white and beige color way on white background

After miles of test walks, this shoe only feels more comfortable, she wrote in her review.

My high arches felt supported and comfortable throughout hour-long runs.

Theyre super supportive and hug my high arches.

Walk Strider Sneaker on a white background

They have excellent arch support that meets my feet where they’re at, she says.

As the footbed breaks in, thearch supportmolds to your feet to feel even comfier!

I have a dainty foot (slightly wide) with very high arches, she said.

Walk Strider Sneaker on a white background

I reach for these all the time, one high-arched SELF staffer says.

I have high arches, and these provide a comfortable amount of contouring to help them feel properly supported….

They feel like a massage for my tired, achy arches.

Ryka Devotion X Max sneakers

Oh, and it just happens to go with everythinghow often does that happen?

This will actually make their lateral foot overload worse and can lead to more pain, Dr. Wolf says.

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Cloudmonster Hyper in branded white black and green color way on light gray background

Cloudmonster Hyper in branded white black and green color way on light gray background

Gel-Nimbus 27 in branded teal and light green color way on light gray background

Glycerin 21 in branded white and black color way on white background

Glycerin 21 in branded white and black color way on white background

Glycerin 21 in branded white and black color way on white background

Birkenstock Milano Big Buckle Sandal

Birkenstock Milano Big Buckle Sandal

Birkenstock Milano Big Buckle Sandal

Merrell Moab Speed 2 on a white background

Merrell Moab Speed 2 on a white background

Merrell Moab Speed 2 on a white background

Saysh One Sneaker in sage and white color way on gray background

Saysh One Sneaker in sage and white color way on gray background

Saysh One Sneaker in sage and white color way on gray background

Ooahh Slide in slate color way on white background

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