Looking for Shoes to Remedy Flat Feet

If I ever recommend an insert for low arches, hands down: Pinnacle Powerstep.

A good pair of stability shoes will usually run around $85-$100. You might want to look into some of last years models and so forth.

Brooks Adrenaline

Nike Structure

Mizuno Alchemy/Inspire

Asics 2000 series

Saucony Guide

These are pretty much "mid-level" stability shoes. The higher level stability shoes will usually cost a little more.

Thanks for the tips!

I'm going to hit up my local running store with this list and hope they have some older models in my size still.

There are people with flat feet who supinate so don't go in with a list. Let the associate fit you for shoes they think will fit you best and don't listen to some guy on the internet. Also, you don't necessarily need a insert if you find a shoe that gives you the right arch support for YOUR FOOT. All those shoes listed will feel different on your foot. Finally, expect to pay at least $80 because rarely do they have the RIGHT shoe for you on sale.

Also, bring your old running shoes with you so they can look at the wear pattern.

Disco is back wrote:

and don't listen to some guy on the internet.

Disco, you have some valid points, but you can eat your own words since you are contradicting yourself.

I worked at a running specialty store for 5yrs fitting shoes on people. Some stores in areas do not always have trained personnel. If you have flat feet(pronate) as you described, you are more than likely to be fitted in a stability shoe. Other options could come from a stability insert and neutral shoe. It all depends on how they feel on your feet and your footstrike.

What does your wear path look like on your current shoes?

Go to flotrack and click on the link for runningwarehouse.com. They have the cheapest shoes around and free shipping. Plus the link will get you 15% off. Not to knock the letrun eastbay deal, but there you have to spend more and the shoes are more expensive.

the duder wrote:

Disco is back wrote:

and don't listen to some guy on the internet.

Disco, you have some valid points, but you can eat your own words since you are contradicting yourself.

I worked at a running specialty store for 5yrs fitting shoes on people. Some stores in areas do not always have trained personnel. If you have flat feet(pronate) as you described, you are more than likely to be fitted in a stability shoe. Other options could come from a stability insert and neutral shoe. It all depends on how they feel on your feet and your footstrike.

What does your wear path look like on your current shoes?

I am not contradicting myself. I agree he most likely will need a stability shoe, however, there are some people with very flat feet who supinate and a stability shoe is wrong for them. Therefore, looking at the wear pattern on the bottom of his shoes will give you a much better idea. Unless he posts a picture of the bottom of his shoes on the internet for us to evaluate he is better served going to the local running store and letting them evaluate whether he overpronates, supinates, or neither. In regards to poorly trained associates he research and ask around to find a running store with a good reputation. Also, he may not need an insert since he has been wearing crappy shoes. Quality shoes themselves could do the trick. I suggest trying a quality running shoe without an insert and if it does not work then try an insert.

he "should" research

Disco, are you a guy on the internet?