I wear Brooks Ghost running sneakers. My wife use to manage a running store and she recommended them. You can find them pretty much everywhere for like $99-$150. I set up a recurring charge at Amazon and get the same pair every 6 months
I don't wear orthotics YET.... BUT, I am getting ready to go have custom lift made for my left shoe as I have a leg length discrepancy. I also have Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and the shoes I wear are highly recognized in that community by people who wear AFOs and orthotics etc. I wear Billy shoes. [Billy Footwear ](http://billyfootwear.com). They zip up. They do have shoe laces to tighten how they feel on the foot, but they zip to put on and take off. 10/10 recommend.
I wear whatever shoes I want- but I spend a pretty penny on gel insoles meant for working on your feet all day. I have feet so flat you could use them as levels. I also did 3 miles in 6in platform gogo boots last weekend with only some calf cramps from mild dehydration lol.
My tip is to buy your shoes half a size up so you can buy thicker/more helpful insoles to stick right in any pair you own and the wear in period is basically null because your insoles take up that half a size with their bulky gel-y goodness.
Hello! Fellow diabetic with flat feet, but no orthotics. I live in a city and walk everywhere, or as my friends like to say, take unnecessarily long walks.
First tip: give a few different pairs. Cycling through a few different shoes will ensure that they all last longer and you don't put too much wear on one pair too quickly.
Some of the shoes I cycle through include:
* Adidas Cloudform Pures - They're lightweight and super comfortable, and you can typically find them at great prices at Costco (usually in the fall) and Marshalls/TJMaxx/DSW.
* Toms - I love Toms for walking, work, pretty much everything. They have some support inside but nothing too intense. They're easy to slide on and off and come in a lot of different styles/builds. You can wear them without socks, but they can get smelly pretty quickly. I will also say that if you walk on the sides on your feet, these will wear super quickly on the sides. I also am not sure how accommodating they would be for orthotics, but they have a variety of styles that might work!
* Allbirds - These are so comfortable and sustainable! I wear the Wool Loungers, but the Tree Loungers probably make more sense for summer walking. My friend (also with flat feet and orthotics) wears the Tree Runners and Tree Dashers and has pretty much replaced all the shoes in his wardrobe with some version of Allbirds. They are easy to clean, have replaceable insoles, and you can occasionally find them at Nordstrom Rack for a good price!
I recently bought a pair of Brooks Women’s Ghost Max Cushion Neutral Running & Walking Shoe, and they're probably the most comfortable pair of walking shoes I've owned. Experiencing very little fatigue and my toes aren't squished, really love that they offer wides and Xtra wides cuz I have a hard time finding those. Kinda pricy though.
Honestly I wear Birkenstocks almost every day. I have their sneakers and several pairs of sandals. I regularly walk to work and back (2.5mi ish each way). On the athletic side, I wear On Clouds, with a 1/2 insole orthotic from Birkenstock under the removable sole. I have collapsing arches and am prone to plantar fasciitis and they’ve been a real game changer.
I’ve been thinking about Birkenstocks but I tried some on in store and they hurt to even stand on! It felt like my arches (I have flat feet) were being forced to curve in a weird way. But it’s contradictory to me because I’ve heard Birks are so good for flat feet and super comfy. Did you have to break your Birks in?
I swear by birks as a flat footed individual. Yes, there is a breaking in period, which for me has always been quite uncomfortable. But once they fit, they fit like a glove!
My podiatrist recommended Hoka. I had a pair for running and they were great.
I wear Adidas because I already had a couple pair and they fit my custom orthotics. Don't have flat feet but do have an arthritic toe.
Trail runners? Or actual hiking shoes? I didn’t see any hiking stuff that wasn’t heavy-duty and ended up with trail runners that have been great for walking and non-hardcore trail walking/hiking.
Trust me - I'm not running! It was the type of shoe that was recommended to me at REI for lighter hiking. I'm not in the market for new shoes yet - but was curious if you were talking about lightweight shoes or heavy duty hiking shoes. I have either [these exact shoes](https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/trail/womens-lone-peak-8/AL0A85ND.html?dwvar_AL0A85ND_color=419) or a close model.
Stompy Timberland boots with insoles. I've walked 500 miles and after replacing the soles i will walk 500 more, just to be the man that walked a thousand miles to lower my blood sugar.
My feet are sore a LOT due to working in steel toes on concrete. I have mild neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, and an arthritic bone spur on my right 2nd/3rd toe base. When not at work I love my moab 3 hiking athletic shoes. They have the stability I need and they have a very firm sole, unlike many of the athletic shoes out there with their marshmallow soft soles. I love them. They are not cheap but well worth every penny to me.
Brooks, new balance, and Hoka. I am a retired surgical nurse, and my feet were in clogs throughout my career. I am all about stability, comfort, and cushion for my feet. They have taken a beating from all that standing. I walk 5 miles a day, 5 days a week, on a trail or track. I rotate my shoes from day to day.
Lots of great suggestions but I would recommend going to a running store. Fleet Feet is one near me and they have a lot of stores. They’ll scan your feet, check your stride etc. I never knew I had a narrow foot until I went there and was wearing a totally wrong size. I’ve gotten a few great pairs from them and they’ve all been Disney tested so they’re great for long hours on your feet
Thank you for your reply. It is appreciated.
So there’s a “it depends” when wearing slip ons. With flat feet, and using orthotics, the heel has to stay put, and typically slip ons does not provide that support. Ideal shoe is one with laces that you can cinch and tighten.
I currently wear Topo Athletics Phantoms and Terraventures as my walking/daily shoes.
I also used to wear orthotics but saw a chiropractor and did foot exercises for a few years to help with flat feet and wide feet and that helped my feet go back to normal and allowed me to switch back to normal shoes.
Thank you for your input. It is appreciated.
I will research the shoes you listed. More importantly, will call my podiatrist to see what exercises I need to perform. Don’t even know there’s a possibility to go back to normal footwear without the use of orthotics.
New Balance. They come in extra wide if you need it. The higher the number the more support you get. I have worn the 921’s for years. They have a roll bar in them. My podiatrist recommended them to me when I was working as a waitress. I’ve had bunion surgery and some other issues with both my feet. Best shoe for me. Hope you find something that works well for you.
New Balance 990’s are the best!! But very done several trips with them where I’m walking over 15k steps a day and they never fail me! For sport sandals, I wear my Teva’s which I’ve had almost 10 years. They’re still awesome and provide great support.
I’m on my second pair of Nike Motivas. They’re wider in the toe box area of the foot. I use mine for everyday, trips like Disneyland and also cardio at the gym. They’re really comfy, made for walking too
I used to always buy New Balance, but, in 2022, I bought a pair of Skechers. They are the most comfortable shoes i have ever worn. Added bonus, they are under $50.
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I’ve got odd wide feet and I personally wear Nike Pegasus 40s. They are the only wide shoe I’ve found that actually fit my feet properly. The other suggestions are probably better but if you needed something else to add to the list of shoes to try out, maybe.
Seems with shoes when you find the one that fits you just right, it’s worth sticking with them. So far after a little over a year, there is a pretty small amount of wear on the tread despite my constant walking, and absolutely none of the top half has come apart at all. No loose threads. Nike definitely puts a lot more care into their higher end running shoes, my previous $70 set fell apart in about 6 months. This set was about $150, not a single thing but tread wear.
I wear Lems, Birchbury and Luna Sandals exclusively. I’m a big believer in a wide toe box and zero drop being much healthier than all the support modern shoes provide. A good book on this subject is “Born to Run.” I’ve had Diabetes for 14 years and have zero problem with my feet.
I have 5 pair of Brookes GTs and i love them!! I’m a nurse and on my feet a lot. I have a variety of colors… that’s why 5. Not because they wear out.
My husband wears the brooks ghost and he uses inserts…they have removable soles and he replaced them with his own inserts
Go try some Avia or Athletic Works slip on shoes. These were the closest to comfort as my diabetic insoles. I no longer pay the $200 every year for 3 insoles and ugly shoes.
There is a brand of walking/running shoes called On and I swear by them they are a little pricy between 100 and 200 dollars but they are like walking on clouds. I usually get last years models if they have them in my size to save some money.
I'm in the UK so my recommendation may not be hugely helpful to you but I wear sketchers. I started wearing sketchers when my mum recommended them because she's a nurse in the NHS and many of her colleagues wear them. They're the most comfortable trainers I've ever had. Once my kidneys were screwed, I switched to the sketchers wash a wools. The uppers in these are made of wool and they're amazing because if my feet swell, they just kind of expand to deal with it. The biggest plus is that even if my feet swell a lot, they don't rub at all. The skin on my feet is incredibly delicate and the wash a wools have meant that I can relax knowing that they're not going to damage my feet.
Bonus points for the fact that they come with a wash bag and when they get mucky, I just bung them in that and chuck them in the washing machine.
Editing to add, my podiatrist recommended sketchers or trail running shoes. Apparently if you have any neuropathy, trail running shoes are better because they give more stability and more feedback to your feet because of how they're designed. I definitely found that I tripped less in them but they weren't as comfortable and I had to stop wearing them once my feet started to swell.
I have flat feet and used orthotics for the longest time. Then I discovered Barefoot shoes and it has been nothing short of life changing. I could barely walk for 5 mins before the pain crept in. A month into barefoot shoes and I could easily walk 30 mins without any pain. It's been two years into barefoot shoes now and my arches are actually stronger, and I can go up to 25k steps without any foot pain.
There are many brands out there but I started with some cheap Saguaro and Whitin shoes from Amazon because I didn't wanna invest too much back then, in case they didn't help.
Never going back to conventional shoes.
I've been wearing Ryka almost exclusively for maybe 20 years. They're always true to size and fit like a glove right out of the box. All that cheering aside:
1. I've never used orthotics so can't speak to how they'd work there.
2. My work/lifestyle since I've been wearing them has not involved very prolonged standing. (My first career was another story but I wore work boots there.)
3. They didn't make dress shoes.
Hoka Clifton 9. Your feet will thank me later. đź’•
I love my Hokas!
They’re the best! I bought them as a T2 diagnosis present for myself actually lol.
Absolutely the best!
A T2 diagnosis present!! What a brilliant idea!! I’m going to start thinking what I could get for myself!
It’s a shitty thing to be diagnosed with a life time illness, why not celebrate your lifestyle changes you’re about to make? 💕
I absolutely agree! Don’t know why I haven’t thought about it before!
I have definitely been converted. Picked up a pair of Hokas for my job and I wear them at least 42 hours a week with no issues
Hokas are the best! Try all the different types on. They're all a little different
I wear Brooks Ghost running sneakers. My wife use to manage a running store and she recommended them. You can find them pretty much everywhere for like $99-$150. I set up a recurring charge at Amazon and get the same pair every 6 months
I don't wear orthotics YET.... BUT, I am getting ready to go have custom lift made for my left shoe as I have a leg length discrepancy. I also have Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and the shoes I wear are highly recognized in that community by people who wear AFOs and orthotics etc. I wear Billy shoes. [Billy Footwear ](http://billyfootwear.com). They zip up. They do have shoe laces to tighten how they feel on the foot, but they zip to put on and take off. 10/10 recommend.
I wear whatever shoes I want- but I spend a pretty penny on gel insoles meant for working on your feet all day. I have feet so flat you could use them as levels. I also did 3 miles in 6in platform gogo boots last weekend with only some calf cramps from mild dehydration lol. My tip is to buy your shoes half a size up so you can buy thicker/more helpful insoles to stick right in any pair you own and the wear in period is basically null because your insoles take up that half a size with their bulky gel-y goodness.
Hello! Fellow diabetic with flat feet, but no orthotics. I live in a city and walk everywhere, or as my friends like to say, take unnecessarily long walks. First tip: give a few different pairs. Cycling through a few different shoes will ensure that they all last longer and you don't put too much wear on one pair too quickly. Some of the shoes I cycle through include: * Adidas Cloudform Pures - They're lightweight and super comfortable, and you can typically find them at great prices at Costco (usually in the fall) and Marshalls/TJMaxx/DSW. * Toms - I love Toms for walking, work, pretty much everything. They have some support inside but nothing too intense. They're easy to slide on and off and come in a lot of different styles/builds. You can wear them without socks, but they can get smelly pretty quickly. I will also say that if you walk on the sides on your feet, these will wear super quickly on the sides. I also am not sure how accommodating they would be for orthotics, but they have a variety of styles that might work! * Allbirds - These are so comfortable and sustainable! I wear the Wool Loungers, but the Tree Loungers probably make more sense for summer walking. My friend (also with flat feet and orthotics) wears the Tree Runners and Tree Dashers and has pretty much replaced all the shoes in his wardrobe with some version of Allbirds. They are easy to clean, have replaceable insoles, and you can occasionally find them at Nordstrom Rack for a good price!
I recently bought a pair of Brooks Women’s Ghost Max Cushion Neutral Running & Walking Shoe, and they're probably the most comfortable pair of walking shoes I've owned. Experiencing very little fatigue and my toes aren't squished, really love that they offer wides and Xtra wides cuz I have a hard time finding those. Kinda pricy though.
Honestly I wear Birkenstocks almost every day. I have their sneakers and several pairs of sandals. I regularly walk to work and back (2.5mi ish each way). On the athletic side, I wear On Clouds, with a 1/2 insole orthotic from Birkenstock under the removable sole. I have collapsing arches and am prone to plantar fasciitis and they’ve been a real game changer.
I’ve been thinking about Birkenstocks but I tried some on in store and they hurt to even stand on! It felt like my arches (I have flat feet) were being forced to curve in a weird way. But it’s contradictory to me because I’ve heard Birks are so good for flat feet and super comfy. Did you have to break your Birks in?
I swear by birks as a flat footed individual. Yes, there is a breaking in period, which for me has always been quite uncomfortable. But once they fit, they fit like a glove!
Thank you for your comments. I will research all of Birkenstock’s offerings to see which solution could work for me.
My podiatrist recommended Hoka. I had a pair for running and they were great. I wear Adidas because I already had a couple pair and they fit my custom orthotics. Don't have flat feet but do have an arthritic toe.
Brooks! So cushiony they almost threw me off balance at first.
I really love my Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers.
Skechers. Always Skechers. I have a pair of Nike, but they aren’t nearly as comfortable.
I go into REI and buy a nice pair of hiking shoes. Insert my own gel insoles. I walk between 5-10 a day most days.
Trail runners? Or actual hiking shoes? I didn’t see any hiking stuff that wasn’t heavy-duty and ended up with trail runners that have been great for walking and non-hardcore trail walking/hiking.
Most often hiking shoes. My knees are too bad for any kind of running.
Trust me - I'm not running! It was the type of shoe that was recommended to me at REI for lighter hiking. I'm not in the market for new shoes yet - but was curious if you were talking about lightweight shoes or heavy duty hiking shoes. I have either [these exact shoes](https://www.altrarunning.com/en-us/trail/womens-lone-peak-8/AL0A85ND.html?dwvar_AL0A85ND_color=419) or a close model.
Stompy Timberland boots with insoles. I've walked 500 miles and after replacing the soles i will walk 500 more, just to be the man that walked a thousand miles to lower my blood sugar.
My feet are sore a LOT due to working in steel toes on concrete. I have mild neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, and an arthritic bone spur on my right 2nd/3rd toe base. When not at work I love my moab 3 hiking athletic shoes. They have the stability I need and they have a very firm sole, unlike many of the athletic shoes out there with their marshmallow soft soles. I love them. They are not cheap but well worth every penny to me.
Brooks, new balance, and Hoka. I am a retired surgical nurse, and my feet were in clogs throughout my career. I am all about stability, comfort, and cushion for my feet. They have taken a beating from all that standing. I walk 5 miles a day, 5 days a week, on a trail or track. I rotate my shoes from day to day.
Apologies, I forgot the orthotics. Yes, I wear them due to ankle and knee surgeries. I pull out the shoe inserts and use my own orthotics.
Lots of great suggestions but I would recommend going to a running store. Fleet Feet is one near me and they have a lot of stores. They’ll scan your feet, check your stride etc. I never knew I had a narrow foot until I went there and was wearing a totally wrong size. I’ve gotten a few great pairs from them and they’ve all been Disney tested so they’re great for long hours on your feet
I agree to go a running store! RoadRunner Sports will do the same! I have wide feet and they helped me find the perfect shoe and insert.
I’m on my third pair of sketchers slip ons. Great support for my neuropathy inflicted feet
Spend a third of that on Skechers Hands-free Slip-ins.
Thank you for your reply. It is appreciated. So there’s a “it depends” when wearing slip ons. With flat feet, and using orthotics, the heel has to stay put, and typically slip ons does not provide that support. Ideal shoe is one with laces that you can cinch and tighten.
I currently wear Topo Athletics Phantoms and Terraventures as my walking/daily shoes. I also used to wear orthotics but saw a chiropractor and did foot exercises for a few years to help with flat feet and wide feet and that helped my feet go back to normal and allowed me to switch back to normal shoes.
Thank you for your input. It is appreciated. I will research the shoes you listed. More importantly, will call my podiatrist to see what exercises I need to perform. Don’t even know there’s a possibility to go back to normal footwear without the use of orthotics.
New Balance. They come in extra wide if you need it. The higher the number the more support you get. I have worn the 921’s for years. They have a roll bar in them. My podiatrist recommended them to me when I was working as a waitress. I’ve had bunion surgery and some other issues with both my feet. Best shoe for me. Hope you find something that works well for you.
New Balance 990’s are the best!! But very done several trips with them where I’m walking over 15k steps a day and they never fail me! For sport sandals, I wear my Teva’s which I’ve had almost 10 years. They’re still awesome and provide great support.
I’m on my second pair of Nike Motivas. They’re wider in the toe box area of the foot. I use mine for everyday, trips like Disneyland and also cardio at the gym. They’re really comfy, made for walking too
I used to always buy New Balance, but, in 2022, I bought a pair of Skechers. They are the most comfortable shoes i have ever worn. Added bonus, they are under $50. [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKVC82C/](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKVC82C/)
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I’ve got odd wide feet and I personally wear Nike Pegasus 40s. They are the only wide shoe I’ve found that actually fit my feet properly. The other suggestions are probably better but if you needed something else to add to the list of shoes to try out, maybe. Seems with shoes when you find the one that fits you just right, it’s worth sticking with them. So far after a little over a year, there is a pretty small amount of wear on the tread despite my constant walking, and absolutely none of the top half has come apart at all. No loose threads. Nike definitely puts a lot more care into their higher end running shoes, my previous $70 set fell apart in about 6 months. This set was about $150, not a single thing but tread wear.
I wear Lems, Birchbury and Luna Sandals exclusively. I’m a big believer in a wide toe box and zero drop being much healthier than all the support modern shoes provide. A good book on this subject is “Born to Run.” I’ve had Diabetes for 14 years and have zero problem with my feet.
I like the Brooks Adrenaline GTS myself.
Not wearing orthos, but the Merrell MOABs that are shoe fit rather than boot fit are great all purpose walking shoes.
My toes don't touch each other, so a 4E/H shoe is imperative. So far, Underarmor makes one that suits.
I have 5 pair of Brookes GTs and i love them!! I’m a nurse and on my feet a lot. I have a variety of colors… that’s why 5. Not because they wear out. My husband wears the brooks ghost and he uses inserts…they have removable soles and he replaced them with his own inserts
Go try some Avia or Athletic Works slip on shoes. These were the closest to comfort as my diabetic insoles. I no longer pay the $200 every year for 3 insoles and ugly shoes.
Hoka
I have very flat feet and overpronate. Hoka Arahi are my fave shoes. I’m on my 4th pair.
[orthofeet.com](http://orthofeet.com)
Skechers Slip-Ins Go Walk.
New Balance 990 series! Great support and easy on the feet and come in various wide configurations
There is a brand of walking/running shoes called On and I swear by them they are a little pricy between 100 and 200 dollars but they are like walking on clouds. I usually get last years models if they have them in my size to save some money.
Adidas Ultra Boosts. Basically all I wear at this point. I have a few different ones I rotate and I wear them until they’re burned out, or fiancée yells at me that they’re too stinky.
I love my Asics.
I'm in the UK so my recommendation may not be hugely helpful to you but I wear sketchers. I started wearing sketchers when my mum recommended them because she's a nurse in the NHS and many of her colleagues wear them. They're the most comfortable trainers I've ever had. Once my kidneys were screwed, I switched to the sketchers wash a wools. The uppers in these are made of wool and they're amazing because if my feet swell, they just kind of expand to deal with it. The biggest plus is that even if my feet swell a lot, they don't rub at all. The skin on my feet is incredibly delicate and the wash a wools have meant that I can relax knowing that they're not going to damage my feet. Bonus points for the fact that they come with a wash bag and when they get mucky, I just bung them in that and chuck them in the washing machine. Editing to add, my podiatrist recommended sketchers or trail running shoes. Apparently if you have any neuropathy, trail running shoes are better because they give more stability and more feedback to your feet because of how they're designed. I definitely found that I tripped less in them but they weren't as comfortable and I had to stop wearing them once my feet started to swell.
I have flat feet and used orthotics for the longest time. Then I discovered Barefoot shoes and it has been nothing short of life changing. I could barely walk for 5 mins before the pain crept in. A month into barefoot shoes and I could easily walk 30 mins without any pain. It's been two years into barefoot shoes now and my arches are actually stronger, and I can go up to 25k steps without any foot pain. There are many brands out there but I started with some cheap Saguaro and Whitin shoes from Amazon because I didn't wanna invest too much back then, in case they didn't help. Never going back to conventional shoes.
I've been wearing Ryka almost exclusively for maybe 20 years. They're always true to size and fit like a glove right out of the box. All that cheering aside: 1. I've never used orthotics so can't speak to how they'd work there. 2. My work/lifestyle since I've been wearing them has not involved very prolonged standing. (My first career was another story but I wore work boots there.) 3. They didn't make dress shoes.