Do these shoes have good arch support? I have very low arches and need support, but also have orthotics I can use if necessary.
527588
Yes, they have decent arch support, there is built in arch support and an insert. You are able to remove the insert if you need to put in your own orthotics. I have worn these shoes all day long and find them Very comfortable. Hope this helps!
527589
I would say light/medium arch support. The best arch support I've ever seen in an athletic shoe is by the brand Brooks, you should check that sneaker brand out. They are arch support specific so you can get light, medium, or high.
527590
If you saw my review on these shoes, you will know my opinion as these shoes seemed to have left the factory too early. There is no support or comfort in these shoes. It is unfortunate because I find them very cool looking. I do a lot of walking at my job and I really needed supported comfort in a shoe. Sorry, I would not recommend these shoes for anyone.
527591
No they don't I added those running arch supports, which made them much more comfortable.
2230365
Don't bother!!!! I would buy Alegria shoes or a good quality shoe that realigns your feet, I used those orthotics but they don't work and for a few more dollars u can buy a nice pair of shoes!!
1061511
Yes. These were the brand suggested by my daughter's Physical Therapist to better align her low arches and hip/leg position. We brought the inserts to a therapy session at the PT's request. She cut them in a way maintained the arch support in the proper place, that is she took some off the front as well as the heel to make sure the arch support stayed under the arch of the foot. We purchased one pair for street shoes and one for her soccer cleats that can get real dirty and smelly if need be.
508721
I tend to put my Pedags under arch supports and even beneath the manufacturer's insole if the shoe will allow. I have never tried to place them over arch supports, but think the leather might not be supple enough to provide a smooth contour.
3134
Hopeful that they will stretch a bit; I have high arches and foot was not going into sandal easily. The sandal is made nicely and when walking comfortable; and, if I can use the stretcher enough, maybe I can work it out so that I can wear then regularly without stopping the blood blow..
2281358
They would work great for fallen arches! If you were born with flat feet the arch might be too high for you.
1647581
only exceptionally light support unless you get one smaller than your arm which i do not suggest. you could cut off the toes of a tube sock if thats what you want..... :/
451606
These have a lot of arch support. I only walk in them. My feet do not move forward in them at all.
1840799
If you wear arch supports in your running shoes, it would be worth trying in training. I have mixed some jogging in with my walking. Not a marathon but but they helped during and after.
384439
Not sure if it works for high arches, I just wear these when I need additional support in a shoe that doesn't provide much of an arch support.
1160796
Yes, i have many people who are using them successfully. It depends on how far the bunion has formed. It's definitely not a quick fix. You are trying to re educate your feet, and learn how to properly distribute your weight so when you walk your weight distributes more on the outside arch. Ideally you could find a good body worker. Bunions sometimes start because of the way your legs are distributing the weight in to your feet. These are lines of force that need to be redistributed. And then of course the kinds of shoes you wear are incredibly important. I hope this helps. John William Johnson, licensed massage therapist
1504937
I don't know. That is not my problem. My foot problem is a High arch and plantar fascitis. I have to have a rigid high arch insole and have always used superfeet. I went with yours this time because your advertisement said they were comparable to superfeet. They were not for my high arch problem. Thank you.
1959958
Not a Dr by any means, but you've stated too different but sometimes related conditions.Traditional wisdom would say flat feet equals low arches, ergo YELLOW but you should always consult your Dr.
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Absolutely, go for it. I did, about, 15-yrs ago and now my once FLAT FEET have natural arches. Don't rush it, wear your orthotics for a half hour on day one and then go from there, depending on how you do. I've purchased all my orthotics from ArchCrafters, except for once. I recall that exception, orthotics from another company, was a total mistake cause I gave them to the dumpster. Not the ArchCrafters ; I still use my first pair of their orthotics. Right, they do not wear out. Hillbilly PS. The caviot from Amazon, "not suitable for flat feet", I must assume, is to protect against law suits. Lawyers...
1037851
I think they are very different from heel inserts. They provide a lot of arch support. I have put a pair of these in three different pairs of shoes and find that I really miss them if they're not there. We have done a couple of huge walking trips this year and I got along much better than usual when using these supports. I think the customizing idea of finding the right fit is crucial.
1591538
If you are already wearing an orthotic, stick with that. I had these in a pair of trainers and took them out. Greg is correct - they are uncomfortable and difficult to wear.
202202
I wear 4e shoes and can only wear New Balance and Rockport and some Merrills. They all have removable insoles so I can out the hard orthodic in. I have used them for over 25 years. The most important thing to measure is your arch support. A long time ago I was told I have sized 11 feet with a size 12 arch length. I buy 1 size up.