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The 10 Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet
Mar 13, 2025
Editor's Note March, 2025: We've refreshed the copy in this story based on shifts in retailer availability and other factors ahead of a larger update with an updated set of recommendations based on our testing.
Shopping for
running shoes
can be especially frustrating if you have flat feet. There are conflicting opinions about what types of shoes best accommodate your foot shape. Some shoe brands add lots of arch support. Other experts say the opposite. What’s a flat-footed runner to do?
Despite the confusion, there are solutions out there. Roughly 25 percent of the population has flat feet. If you fall into that category, finding shoes that work with your feet, support good running form, and feel comfortable is paramount—and totally doable.
Not all flat feet are the same, which means there’s no universal solution that will work well for everyone. We’ll go over what it means to have flat feet and some of the potential issues the condition can present for runners. We’ve also highlighted shoe designs that might help alleviate any pain or discomfort you’re experiencing. Finally, we’ve picked the best running shoes for flat feet you can buy right now, including a wide range of options for walking, speedwork, trail running, and more.
Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet
The Expert (Caitlin Giddings): I’m a runner with high arches. To do this topic justice, I spoke to running experts Dr. Kimberly Davis of the RunLab and physical therapist Jay Dicharry, author of Anatomy for Runners. Both Davis and Dicharry have extensive experience assessing and treating runners of all experience levels, gait types, and footwear needs; they were able to provide significant insight on the topic. That, along with my own experience—I’ve tested, reviewed, and written about running shoes and gear for more than a decade for Runner’s World—helped inform my recommendations.
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