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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Najwa Javed, DPM, podiatrist with Silicon Valley Podiatry Group and founder of E'MAR Italy
Tim Oldani, DPM, podiatrist at Missouri Foot and Ankle in St. Louis
Jackie Sutera, DPM, podiatrist and Vionic Innovation Lab Member
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The best shoes for arthritis are comfortable and durable, with good arch support and a thick heel.
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Image Credit: LIVESTRONG Creative
- How We Chose
- Best Overall
- Best for Walking
- Best for Running
- Best for Hiking
- Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Best for Arthritis in the Big Toe
- Best Sandals
- What to Look For
- Shoes to Avoid With Arthritis
Best Overall: New Balance 990v5 (From $184.99, NewBalance.com) Best for Walking: NAOT Galaxy (From $159.95) Best for Running: Hoka Arahi 6 ($140, Hoka.com) Best for Hiking: OrthoFeet Hiking Boots (From $119.95, OrthoFeet.com) Best for Rheumatoid Arthritis: OrthoFeet Quincy Stretch ($104.95; OrthoFeet.com) Best for Arthritis in Big Toe: Hoka One One Bondi 8 ($165, Hoka.com) Best Sandals: Birkenstock Arizona ($110, Birkenstock.com)
Even though men and women are both susceptible to arthritic damage, the industry makes shoes marketed to the sexes differently. This, Dr. Javed explains, is because men and women tend to have different feet. “Women on average have a smaller and narrower foot type than men, while men have larger shoe sizes and need more depth in their shoes,” she says. “Even within the same size of shoe between a man and a woman, the man will always need a wider, flatter, extra-depth shoe than a woman.” The pressure distribution also tends to be different, Dr. Javed points out, with women having more pressure in the balls of their feet and men having more pressure in their heels and midfoot.
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Image Credit: New Balance
Lots of stability Room for orthotics Available in many widths
Limited color options
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Image Credit: NAOT
Supportive Can be used with custom orthotics
No width options
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Image Credit: Hoka
Offers cushioning Prevents overpronation Has the APMA Seal of Acceptance Available in regular or wide width
Some reviewers found the shoes wore out faster than anticipated
Buy it: HOKA.com or DicksSportingGoods.com for men’s sizes 7-15; HOKA.com or DicksSportingGoods.com for women’s sizes 5-12; Price: $140
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Image Credit: OrthoFeet
Available in many widths Removable orthotic inserts Wide toe box Good ankle support
Limited colors available Some reviewers say the tread isn’t deep enough for rougher terrain
Buy it: OrthoFeet.com for men’s sizes 7-14; OrthoFeet.com for women’s sizes 5-12; Price: From $119.95
Easy to put on Insoles provide cushioning and arch support
Limited sizing
Buy it: OrthoFeet.com (women’s sizes 5-12); Price: From $109.95
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Image Credit: HOKA
Cushioned Roomy toe box Breathable lining
Pricier option
Buy it: Hoka.com (men’s sizes 7-16); Hoka.com (women’s sizes 5-12); Price: From $160
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Image Credit: Birkenstock
Comfortable Supportive, protective footbed
Take time to break in
Buy it: Birkenstock.com (men’s sizes 6-15.5); Birkenstock.com (women’s sizes 4-12.5); Price: $110
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Najwa Javed, DPM, podiatrist with Silicon Valley Podiatry Group and founder of E'MAR Italy
Tim Oldani, DPM, podiatrist at Missouri Foot and Ankle in St. Louis
Jackie Sutera, DPM, podiatrist and Vionic Innovation Lab Member
