Your bow type is an important factor in your search for the best shoes for high arches. High arches often cause supination–rolling the foot outside–which can increase your risk of pain and injury. A professional installer will probably send you to a well-padded walker with minimal arch support, a flexible sole with a wider heel base and a curved last for extra stability. Choose shoes specifically designed for women–who tend to be narrower and slightly smaller on the heel Men’s shoes.
Injury risk
A normal foot arch helps distribute body weight evenly over the feet. High arches inhibit good weight distribution, leading to stress in smaller areas of the foot and reduced foot stability. The result is foot fatigue and pain when standing or walking, as good as spikes and calluses. Your arches can also cause calf tightness, which ups your risk of shin splints, plantar fasciitis and hip, knee and lower back pain. You’re also more susceptible to ankle sprains.
Pillow and Curve
Your high arches are bad shock absorbers, so look for a shoe with good midsole cushioning to absorb excess shock. MayoClinic.org also recommends a crooked shoe, seen from the bottom. The arch of the curve-shaped shoes is in a “C” shape from the heel to the big toe. Their shape promotes inner movement of the foot strike helping your foot roll high-curved to a more neutral position. The American College of foot and ankle surgeons also recommend high-covered shoes and shoes with heels that are wider at the bottom.
Your arch type is a key factor in your search for the best walking shoes. High arches often cause supination – rolling the foot outwards – which can increase the risk of pain and injury. A professional installer is likely to send you to a well-cushioned rollator with minimal support for the arch of the foot, a flexible sole with a wider heel base and a curved last for extra stability. Choose shoes designed specifically for women – they tend to be narrower and slightly smaller at the heel than men’s shoes.
