Recommended Shoe Brands

This brand has a seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). In addition to arch support, their styles offer fully adjustable/sliding straps to accommodate varying foot widths.

APMA approved; they offer a wide variety of styles with different widths to accommodate bunions, plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.

Good for bunions, hammertoes and heel pain. They offer comfortable handcrafted shoes suitable for daily use, work and travel

APMA approved; Their shoes include removable insoles, which can be replaced with custom orthotics. Great for flat feet.

These will accommodate wide feet as well as orthotics. They offer many styles to choose from.

These sandals offer arch support, a roomy toe area as well as a deep heel cup. They’re made of cork material, which interestingly adapts to your foot over time without compromising on the support. This makes them more comfortable over time. 

Designed with both comfort and fashion in mind, they offer many styles including trainers, boots and oxfords.

Founded by a podiatrist and also approved by the APMA, this company offers stylish shoes with a built-in orthotic for constant arch support. If you’ve got bunions and/or hammertoes, these shoes are ideal as many of their sandals come in wide width and are adjustable. Furthermore, they have a wide variety of styles ranging from high heels to dressy flats, sandals, loafers and even sneakers.

These sandals offer arch support, a roomy toe area as well as a deep heel cup. They’re made of cork material, which interestingly adapts to your foot over time without compromising on the support. This makes them more comfortable over time. 

This brand has a seal of approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). In addition to arch support, their styles offer fully adjustable/sliding straps to accommodate varying foot widths.

APMA approved; most notable features include a roomy toe box, padded instep, contoured midsole and an “anti-fatigue” rocker bottom. This is a great option for those who stand and walk for long hours on hard surfaces. Also great for those with hallux limitus/rigidus (arthritis of the big toe joint).

Great for plantar fasciitis; their sandals feature a latex footbed under a layer of cork that molds into the arch of the foot providing tremendous support.

Their sandals have a rigid and stiff sole, a wide toe-box and offer rearfoot control making them excellent choices for conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, neuromas and flat feet.

Both stylish and functional, this company makes dress shoes suitable for flat feet; also APMA approved.

Offers different options for both flat feet as well as high-arches.

APMA certified; great for those that suffer from a variety of foot conditions including heel pain and bunions. They’re lightweight with a wide range of cushioning and width options.

New Balance 860: Good for flat feet as it controls over-pronation.

New Balance 1080: Due to its supportive toe cap and soft heel, this neutral shoe is designed for runners with high arches.

Brooks Addiction: motion control shoes good for flat feet and ankle instability.

Brooks Adrenaline: stability shoes that help prevent stress injuries such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis.