20 Best Running Shoes For Achilles Tendonitis And Plantar Fasciitis (2023 Updated)

So it looks like I’m in the minority for now but in my humble opinion, this is the not only the best Kayano but also the best stability shoe that I’ve ever tried. And this is coming from someone who’s run in the Brooks Beast and Adrenaline, the Saucony Omni, the Hoka Arahi and the Kayano Lite.

Historically, every iteration of the Gel Kayano (including the 28) were terrible for my feet. There was a plastic wedge in the mid foot that made the ride uncomfortable after a couple of miles. The Kayano Lite bucked this trend as was a great shoe but did not provide as much support as I would like.

The Hoka Arahi is also a fantastic shoe in terms of support but not as much cushion as I would like. This new Kayano 29 is the best of both worlds. Great support, fantastic cushioning and is lighter than previous versions.

Honestly the best stability shoe that I’ve ever run in, bar none. People are saying that it runs small now but honestly, I held it up to the Kayano 28’s in the exact same size and they were identical, This version seems to have more cushioning so perhaps that’s why people are perceiving them to be tighter.

In any case, I wouldn’t change a thing.

With every recent iteration, the Kayano has gotten worse and worse. It’s so sad. 🙁 I ran in them for years and LOVED them until about version 25 or 26, and they have gone down hill ever since. I keep trying the new iterations hoping that ASICS will correct their design missteps (pun intended), but alas, that has not happened.

Admittedly, I should have known better than to try a new pair on a long run, but nevertheless, I took these out today and they DESTROYED my feet AND my back. In 13 years of distance running, I’ve never once had back pain until today, nor have I ever had foot pain like I experienced today — enough to make me walk/run the last two miles! The pressure points caused by the laces was unbearable.

I almost called my husband to come pick me up because I didn’t think I would be able to make it home. I must have stopped to tie, untie, creatively lace, etc. a dozen times and just could never get them to fit without causing horrible pressure points and terrible pain across my metatarsals and my arches.

The minute I got home and took them off, my feet felt better, but two hours later my back is still aching. I don’t know why ASICS continues to mess with what was such a good thing for so long, but they have utterly ruined these shoes.

I’m going to have to officially call it quits on the Kayano. So sad.

I have really mixed feelings about these shoes. On the one hand, they fit my feet very well, look really nice and I love that the drop has been reduced to 10mm. I also don’t feel the break in the shoe between the front of my foot and heel.

There are also a lot of great color options which is great. But on the other hand, the ortho-lite cushioning feels really cheap and insubstantial. I’m very aware of the ground underneath my feet in these in a very short time period.

All in all, these are a good improvement on the previous version but until Asics gets rid of the ortho-lite cushioning, I probably won’t get again. I will be interested to see if the drop to 10 mm will be in the kayano-lite 3s.

Got It Right I tried on the v 18 and v19 but resisted purchasing them because they just did not feel right. However, the v20 feels awesome. The toe box is now more accommodating as there appears to be a bit more room up front.

The overall comfort is enhanced with the improved mesh. The shoe forms nicely around my foot. The Cumulus is now lighter. The Flytefoam addition brought the Cumulus to the modern day in ASICS. The foam is bouncy and the transition from heel to forefoot has improved.

I wonder if the trusstic design change also assists with the heel to toe movement. The amount of cushion is perfect for me, even though I am a larger than average runner. This shoe would be good for those who appreciate cushioning but do not desire the sponginess of the Nimbus.

I’ve been running in this model for a very long time. I can compare the “20” with my most recent previous pair, the “18”: this model seems to return to the slightly narrower fit of previous cumulus shoes I’ve owned – and that is welcome.

I had a little too much lateral movement in the 18, compared to earlier shoes, so to me this represents a return to the standard. I was concerned because ASICS eliminated the notch in the heel for the Achilles tendon, which had been there for as long as I could remember.

Despite the change I really didn’t notice anything with respect to the fit relative to my tendon, and I’ve run in the 20’s a number of times now. It’s a nice benefit of ASICS popularity that lots of color choices are available these days.

I plan to continue running in them for the foreseeable future.

After working for ASICS for 3 years and my college XC/Track team being sponsored by ASICS, this is by far the best shoe you guys have made. Was very disappointed with the debut of Fylte foam in the Dynaflyte and absolutely hated it in the Nimbus to the point that I tried to force myself into the Kayano Series, even though I’m a supinator.

This shoes is extremely lighter than previous predecessors, not as stiff as the previous shoes with Fylte Foam that I’ve run in (good job with FylteFoam Propel), and very roomy toe box. Even my normal size of 9.

5 feels too big, so don’t worry about half sizing up on this one. It’s also a freaking awesome looking shoe, especially this Racing Blue color. Get some popping colors in Fall and I’ll load up on them.

About gave up on you guys, but you may have saved your fan base with the Kayano 25 and Cumulus 20!.

I typically wear flat sole leather shoes and haven’t ever found a pair of sneakers that I liked, but sometimes they are needed for certain activities. I saw the shreveport shoe and thought it may be a good compromise with the leather uppers.

They are comfortable and the company was very good about exchanging for a different size as I found them to be a little tight for the size 10 that I usually wear. However I find them to be too hot at times with all that rubber & cushioning on the sole area and the fit seems to be disproportioned within specific sizes.

I initially ordered size 10 my normal size, and found the right shoe too tight & but the left was perfect. I reordered size 10. 5 and the left doesn’t seem any different, still perfect (I expected it to be loose) but now the right is too loose, go figure? At any rate I’m keeping them because they’re better than sneakers.

I have used different sole supports in the past, but with recent problems with planter’s fasciitis I needed more relief. I ran across your ad and was impressed with the assortment and detailed information.

I don’t normally take chances on products without seeing them in person, but I felt pretty confident this would help my foot condition. I was correct. These shoes are helping me primarily at work where I spend a lot of time walking on concrete floors.

But I am finding myself choosing to wear my “work” shoes for leisure just as often. I am very happy with these shoes and I plan to buy another pair soon.

Well a few weeks back I ordered a few pairs of shoes from y’all and I was very happy to be able to get them. I’ve been wearing your shoes for quite a few years. I’m diabetic and I’ve been getting them from a business here in town but earlier this year he went out of business I’ve tried shoes at other similar businesses in town and was very unhappy and uncomfortable.

I had a brochure and decided I’d make a call. Service was great and I got my shoes very fast. I sure appreciate y’all a lot. My feet feel a lot better now otherwise the pain is horrible trying to work all day.

Thank you very much.

The “x-wide” Stride Core worked quite well for my particular foot problems. I tried the “wide” fit first, and it was a bit too tight. However, the “x-wide” provided a little more width and height in the toe box.

The shoes are very comfortable, and I’ve been able to wear them most of the day. I was concerned that the heel might be too loose on the “x-wide,” but so far so good. Proper socks are important. I wear Maggie’s Organics merino wool socks which tend to stay up on the ankle even with the wider fit.

Very good customer service from FitVille as well.

As with my previous purchase, I love these shoes. No break-in needed. They immediately fit perfect and comfy. The first day I wore them, I hiked around all day in them. Very sharp looking as well. I recently had a knee replacement and these cushion and impact and feel great.

Highly recommend.

Great shoe. Comfortable, sturdy. Really good support and good grip on the ground. I’m looking forward to road walking in the mountains. Also, they are truly waterproof. I got caught in a downpour and my feet were the only part of me that was dry!.

I wish I had found these shoes earlier, so I didn’t have wet feet walking the dogs every morning this summer. These shoes really keep my feet dry. They are tennis shoe style, so not bulky waterproof shoes, and support my arches.

I think these are great!.

I love the look & comfort-but what I didn’t love is that after I got off the treadmill from a run I saw the adaptors on the floor! Today I wore them & was ordering a coffee, looked down and saw another one had come out.

I actually reported this a couple of weeks ago & someone told me they would mail me some but I haven’t received anything. In addition, I was reassured this was a rare occurrence, menawhile my coworker told me that hers did the same thing!.

Im an average runner so this will be an average review lol. After a lot of research into some new road running trainers i decided to go with the cumulus 24. I have struggled before with arches etc but didn’t want full support trainers and these fitted the bill nicely as a mid range and i wasn’t disappointed.

I tested them on a treadmill for 10k and to bed them in before running outside, very comfortable and a really nice fitment. Once on the road these seemed to want to run faster rather than slower, the cushioning was excellent with good support where needed but not sure how this would feel if you are a major heel striker.

All in all i knocked 4 mins off my usual 10k run with these so highly recommended. Delivery was as stated at the time of purchase, a little delayed, however i was informed every step of the delivery without any issues and no damaged goods either.

Not great. I should have listened to the other reviews. But I’ve worn Asics Gel-cumulus for SO many years that I didn’t think I’d have an issue. The shoes run small for their size. Even with the laces as loose as possible they are difficult to get on because they are very narrow.

I bought them online without trying them on first but I’ve bought every pair online for years and never had an issue (and yes, I know to go up one size for athletic shoes). I thought maybe they needed to be broken in but I’ve never had to break in a pair before.

Nope, they’re still not great. 2 stars only because they are exceptionally lightweight. Seriously not happy with this purchase.

Depending on what color you purchase, the shoe is different. Not all of the Cumulus 22s are the same. The Black/White and the Breeze/Black get five stars all around. The tongue is padded, but not excessively; the forefoot is roomy; the laces aren’t too short; and they provide a sleek, comfortable fit that is true to size.

What I don’t care for is the color. Peach is not my favorite and unfortunately the only Cumulus 22s that have the fit I described have a lot of peach. All of the other colors provide a terrible fit. If you zoom in, you can see that the first two colors have 5 rectangular eyes for lacing, the others have 6 round eyes with a plastic ring around each; the first have a longer, flatter tongue, the others have a shorter, thick tongue; the upper materials are also different.

These differences change the fit of the shoe and make the other colors feel shorter, narrower, and very tight across the instep. Five stars to the colors mentioned by name for being a great fit that is comfortable out of the box; true to my normal running shoe size; cushioned; supportive; soft, and breathable.

One star for the other colors: they are bulky, tight, the laces are too short, and they are hot due to all the excessive padding on the tongue and ankle. I hope Asics will make more colors in the first style.

It’s a mystery to me why the fit and style is so drastically different on the same version of this shoe. Five stars for the colors mentioned by name, one star for the rest.

I’ve had my new kicks for a few weeks, but feel it’s too soon to write a review Of a love or hate relationship. At first it felt like the arches weren’t placed on my arch properly. Over time that seems to be adjusting.

The size I did go a 1/2 size up. I’m torn. My foot doesn’t slip but they feel big and clunky. With that said, I’m used to topo shoes which are small and light weight, so am I comparing brands or have a true fitting issue!? Not sure, too soon to tell.

I love the tight heel, the color and over all look. The feel. Well, as I’ve said, too soon to write a fair review, so I have it 3 stars until I’ve had time to really wear and adjust to these new kicks.

If I do end up loving it, please make more appealing dress shoes. What is out there now are truly old lady styles and Kuru needs to get with the times.

I have a bad bunion on only my right foot and I’ve been using custom orthotics inside regular sneakers (currently wearing Nike flyknit). I was hoping these shoes would be as advertised in helping relieve foot pain but unfortunately did not.

I have been wearing them for almost 3 weeks now. I am on my feet for 7-8 hours a day for work and I have never felt the kind of calf muscle strain as I have with these shoes. It is stiff and heavy even after breaking into them.

The only positive I can say is that it looks nice, unlike some of the foot corrector or bunion specific shoes. Sad I feel like I have wasted money and these shoes will probably sit in the shoe box until donated.

I love the Reina Runner! I have hip, knee, feet & back problems as well as supination. I have tried so many different brands & style shoes. I first ordered your Boss Runner in a size 8. The fit on that one was not quite right even though I could tell it had awesome support.

Then I ordered the Reina in a 7. 5 Med & it fits great! The support is unbelievable! They have done away with my hip pain & helped with my arthritic knee pain. I’ve raved about this shoe so much that my sister & 2 friends have also purchased the same shoe! Also in returning the Boss Runner shoe the customer service was outstanding! I will definitely buy a second pair of the Reina when I see them on sale!.

I’m really surprised at how nice these shoes are. The quality is very good. These shoes are tough. I work retail and they can take it. I enjoy having the back heel strap velcro tab. Since I have achilles tendonitis in both feet/ankles it’s amazing how I can manage how tight the shoes are.

I do put heel pads in which make the heel straps a plus as well. Other shoes would push my foot out of the shoe with the pads/orthotics. I’m very glad to have found these shoes. I would say the only negative is they are a tiny bit heavy.

I walk a lot at work which makes them a little bothersome but I’d take that any day over the pain.

I have searched for 3 years and bought and returned dozens of shoes that did not support my swollen feet due to poor circulation post injury and neuropathy that plagues. I took a chance, one more time with Apex.

Let me say thank you sincerely for the discount savings! The moment I walked in these shoes, I knew I would not return them. I have the support and the width and the length and in the back of the shoe is a split with velcro to hold the heel in which is giving you the option to widen it if need be.

I did not need it but glad it is there. The arch support is ok but I do have flat feet and usually put in an orthotic which is also an option for me. Honestly, with neuropathy, burning feet and poor strength in my legs, I have finally found the perfect shoe.

Thank you for putting people like us first in design instead of the marketable profit making designs. I believe my thicker socks can do well as I ordered extra wide and long. I recommend to all!.

I purchased a pair approximately a year ago, very comfortable, like wearing a sock and very comfortable. I work in the medical field so obviously important. I bought the same line, but came with different material.

Don’t know why they felt the need to switch, but I’m sure they had their reasons. My toes We’re extremely sore by the end of the day. Way more confining than the original design. Old design, no need for Breakin period, new design, get ready For a few days of discomfort.

Best shoe, of any kind, I have worn in 20 some odd years. Comfortable from the start and only gets better the more you wear them. I run an average of only about 3 miles a day but I walk and am on my feet in these all day long.

No foot pain, no heel pain – just happy feet. I also wear a different Kuru shoe for casually going out and while I like that shoe I still love these more. One gripe with all Kuru: the dang shoelaces are too long for me in both pairs that I have.

I double knot and often triple knot just to take in all the extra length (I barely even tighten the shoes).

Just received the gray wool shoes. First off they are very lightweight, not heavy or bulky. Very comfortable walking, very supportive. I like the 3 support bars, haven’t tried removing any. I have a slight foot drop condition, did not experience that with these shoes.

These were a gift. We initially didn’t quite have the right size with the 10. However, I ordered the next size up and they are working much better. He does a lot of walking at work and these are working out well.

I’ve had undiagnosed pain in one foot since the summer, which the Internet hints is probably Plantar Fasciitis. Stretches and keeping to these shoes has helped, but long walks are still pretty difficult.

This is my 3rd or 4th walking shoes, I stick to this brand, really great already proven. I was at the park on my walks & a mother & daughter noticed my shoes, I said this pair of shoes are really great for walking.

I’m hoping it won’t be discontinued, should order 1 more. Many thanks, please sign me as L. Holden.

I have had plantar fasciitis for almost a full year and have found very few things that help. I originally purchased the Quantum in midnight blue because they were the most “normal” looking orthotic shoes I could find.

I usually wear casual sneakers like Vans, Puma Suede or Adidas Gazelles (all not great for PF as it turns out). I tried several inserts and some were better than others, but none really made the shoes I like to wear work.

As I started looking into specialized orthotic shoes so many of the shoes specialized for PF just looked. odd. I will say that these are the first shoes I’ve found that really do feel good to walk around in.

They cradle my heel in a way that is mostly pain free. They’re not a miracle cure though. I’m a teacher and have no choice but to spend most of the day on my feet, and although these shoes do make things significantly better, I still often feel pain by the end of the day.

That’s not the fault of the shoes. They really are the most comfortable shoes I’ve been able to find. I even purchased a pair of the Atom’s for when I want a more “running shoe” look, and they feel just as good.

I would recommend these for anyone with PF, but temper your expectations. I’m sure for some people these might help your PF go away completely – and to be fair I’ve only been wearing them for a few weeks – but for me they have not been a cure.

Still, they do feel better than anything I’ve worn and I’ve been looking around and desperately trying things for a while. They fit true to size for me, with a good amount of room in the toe box. I know the arch support is there, but several of the orthotic inserts I’ve tried were better in that specific part of the foot.

I suffer with lower extremities lymphedema. I brought these sneakers about a month ago. I needed a sturdy, lightweight yet comfortable fitted sneakers with wide toes. Perfect fit. I loved the raised toe platform.

It helps correct my steps when waking especially because of the extra lymp fluid. I have been wearing slip on for a long time. I am relieved that I can finally fit back into a pair of sneakers. Look forward to exploring other shoes by KURU that would meet my needs.

Anyone with lower extremities lymphedema knows the importance and relief of being able to walk without painful toes, stumbling and fatigue legs. Thank you KURU.

I bought these for my husband because I like my slippers so much. He is wearing them but says the front of one foot Burt’s a bit. He took out on or 2 of the “inserts” in the heel and will let me know if that makes a difference.

I bought these for my husband because he has plantar fasciitis. We tried another brand about 6 months ago that helped for a while but not long so we decided to try a different brand. It’s been about 2 weeks and he isn’t feeling any relief at all.

I purchased four different orthopedic shoes and kept two of them. I wanted strong arch support and a comfortable cushioned feel on the inside and an outside appearance that is somewhat stylish (i. e.

trying to avoid the ugly-old-lady-shoe-look). Here’s how they rated in order from best to worst in my opinion. 1) These were the best,. From the moment I got them I could wear these all day every day and my feet never hurt.

They have great arch support, are flexible and super comfortable. They are what I wear 80% of the time now. I’d wear them 100% of the time except that my only complaint is that they aren’t as nice looking as my second favorite, the Vionic Kona.

2) Second favorite, also 5 stars,. I kept these too. Compared to the Orthofeet they have less arch support and less cushion, but they are still quite comfortable. These are better looking than the Orthofeet shoe and they weigh less.

These shoes are so light it’s like air on your feet. So, if I want to look nicer and I’m not walking all day, I wear these. If I’m going to be going to the gym or doing 15,000 steps in a day, I wear my Orthofeet.

3) Returned, 3 stars, the. Compared to the other two above, this shoe was not as comfortable to me, had less support in the arch and overall cushion and they have a bit of the ugly-old-lady-shoe look to me.

In the picture, they looked nice, but when I put them on I just didn’t like them. It may be the Velcro instead of laces that make them appear ugly to me. 4) Returned, 3 stars,. There was an area that wasn’t flat and rubbed my foot.

I could tell if I wore them a long time that was going to hurt. Also, they were too heavy. It felt like I had weights on my feet. The only thing I liked about them was the soft feel of the fuzzy covering.

I have a bunion on one foot and have problems with plantar fasciitis and back pain off and on. In the past, I wore Asics or Reebok athletic shoes. After wearing my new Vionic and Orthofeet shoes for a month, I do believe that orthopedic shoes are better.

I’m a disabled nurse, long spoiled to good shoes. I’ve never worn heels. I now have fibromyalgia. I am weight appropriate, no back or knee troubles. I say this because I know how good shoes should fit.

I also sold shoes about a decade and a half before I became a nurse. I chose these based on a couple of critical features; arch support, and lack of pressure on the top of the foot where laces or high bones are from feet with high arches.

I wear a standard size 7 with high arches and have no issues otherwise, like bunions, etc. I do have some pain sensitivity though due to the fibromyalgia. Pain is the name of the game. Nurse shoes are wonderful for support whether you are walking miles for hours, or only up a couple of flights of stairs.

These shoes are gentle on my feet, support where they need to and don’t stress me out. My only complaint is that they could me a little more snug. I could wear winter socks with these easily. Perhaps a 6 1/2 would work.

It feels like a wide shoe. Honestly, if I was in a store, I would have tried a size down, but since I rarely walk far and would never be risking a twisted ankle, I let it go. You may want to check the size chart more closely, in centimeters.

IOW, use the European measurements.

Super comfy and I think very stylish in that deconstructed way. Comfy but not in a pillowy soft way like my new Adidas shower slides. The support is not like a wooden clog but could use a bit more cush….

That being said it is the only close toe shoe I can wear right now. NICE BIG TOE BOX. Was able to put additional insoles in. Also the insoles it came with remove easily it you just want ti go your own way….

My feet are happy!! We’ve recently moved and I was standing for hours packing + moving boxes in the wrong shoes. My feet have been incredibly sore since then so I decided to try these out and thank goodness! They support in the right areas and give a bit of cush in others.

I couldn’t be happier. I’m actually thinking about getting a second pair to wear outside of the house.

I’ve suffered from plantar fasciitis off and on since 2005. It was a constant from 2005-2010. My custom-made insoles made working on my feet just bearable. When I received my Coral No-Tie shoes from you, I was on the front porch and put them on right then and there.

They felt soooo good even before I stood up, I told my husband I felt like running and he looked at me like I was crazy! (I’ve never been a runner to start with). These days I also have off and on again issues with Achilles Tendonitis and have Haglands deformity.

I’ve also been a lifelong barefoot person whenever I can get away with it. The first couple of weeks after I got these shoes I had noticeable improvement, but still some pain. I realized I was still running around barefoot most of the day (I’m retired).

I made a conscious effort to keep these shoes on when I wasn’t working in the garden. After maybe another week or two I was feeling better, but decided I needed to add the extra arch support pieces that come with the shoe.

I’m doing really, really well now at 7 weeks. Actually I think I was out of most of the pain a week ago, but I had a bad knee flare-up, so I noticed nothing else at the time. I love the slim look too and not having to tie and untie.

Being a women’s size 12, having an athletic shoe that isn’t a big obvious chunk is a huge plus. I only wish it was in the budget to get some sandals also. But now I know what to save for! Thank you!.

My left foot ligaments around my ankle scream all day long. They work too hard to stabilize my left foot which pronates inward and collapses downward at the arch. My pilates instructor, a professional dancer who has ordered Orthofeet shoes for her abused feet, recommended I try Orthofeet shoes.

With vacation coming quickly, I needed a shoe solution. The podiatrist had confirmed my self diagnosis, but other than surgery to move that ligament back in place, doc recommended shoes with strong arch, solid foot bed, and support against pronation.

I took those two tidbits of information and ordered the Orthofeet Black knit stretch shoes. I was heading on vacation at the end of the week, right after breaking in these shoes. They were true to size, of high quality, and looked good with both shorts, and go-out-at-night pants.

It did take 2-3 days for my feet to find their happy place, and for my bones and ligaments to shift back to where they belonged. But then I walked and did low level hiking in Sedona and Grandcanyon in these shoes for the next two weeks.

No more ankle ligament pain! WOW!.

I have bought a different pair of this style once before these and was quite surprised with how comfortable they are, when i first tried them out. It has a feature where it tracks how many steps you do, built within the shoe, which you connect through the App and can track.

However I have not set this up, due to personal preference. If you want to keep track of your steps then these shoes are what you want with comfort, just sign up for a subscription and you pay for a certain period.

I love the patterns and colours of this shoe, the only issue I have is, they only have a limited amount of a particular colour style and you cannot purchase them again. I play basketball and I’m all about style and comfort.

The first time I bought this style probably about 6 months ago and they still have grip, but the base of the shoe is starting to ware away. I think this is a great shoe. Just needs to be an unlimited amount I think what I would call a “popular style colour”.

This is my third pair of Under Armour HOVR sneakers that I’ve purchased within the last 18 months 🙂 I buy only Under Armour HOVR sneakers ever since discovering they have built-in Bluetooth. I do 20,000 steps a day so having Bluetooth makes it a breeze to track steps.

This pair is the most comfortable/supportive and they’re super light so it feels like I’m walking on a cloud! The only thing I would warn others about is the colour of the sole/tongue, I thought it was a rose gold due to it’s appearance on my computer monitor but they’re in fact a light purple/pink.

I bought them anyway and have no regrets :).

My default go to was another brand of running shoes and have owned like 6 Pairs. The HOVR is my first one veering off that tested path as I try to change from my heel strike to a forefoot strike. I am impressed by the shoe and the tech it carries.

If you are that stage where you understand CADENCE I would highly recommend this shoe. Even if you are a beginner or just after a good looking shoe this won’t disappoint you. But if you are a runner looking to improve your technique then look no further than the Machina.

I have been looking for some good athletic shoes for a while due to planter and other feet issues. To go grocery shopping, etc is very painful. Standing in one spot for longer than a few seconds makes my feet hurt.

They feel like I am standing on bone with no padding. A friend bought these and after checking them out, I decided to give them a try. So glad I did. First they have a lot of support on the bottom, where my feet aren’t even close to the floor.

Then they include two inserts for added padding. I wore them shopping and they make all the difference in the world. Finally a shoe that is “cushy” enough to keep my sensitive feet from hurting. Highly recommend!.

I bought these from their catalog when I saw an ad to get for $70. I liked them so much I got another. I found that these don’t make my feet or knees hurt. I can tell the difference. These also have a little arch support or you can buy inserts.

My doctor stated that a “rocker” bottom is good as it helps with a ‘natural’ motion propelling your foot forward (not walking on ‘flat’ shoes where there’s no support). Yes they are a tad heavy. I also got diabetic inserts from the company as well.

I’ve worn so much (is now all I wear) that I need to replace. They’ve lasted me about 9 years. Yes they are a little pricey but definately worth it. So glad QVC is selling this brand. Will definately buy some.