Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. ON THIS PAGE High arches, also called pes cavus, are ...

High arches are the opposite of flat feet — those with high arches have more lift in the middle of their foot. “Our foot’s arch plays an important role in running and walking, maintaining balance, ...

Whether you inherited your parents’ flat feet or their high arches, finding comfortable shoes should always be a priority when it’s time for a new pair of kicks, especially if you want to avoid bigger ...

Choosing your next shoe could mean the difference between finding supportive comfort and foot problems. Take a look at our favorite expert-tested shoes for high arches — for every size, price, and ...

A great pair of walking shoes is a rarity for anyone — but if you have high arches, it can be particularly difficult since you need to balance support with cushioning. According to a podiatrist, the ...

We updated this article in July 2023 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. If the arch of your foot—the area between the ball of your foot ...

If you have high arches, finding the right running shoe is more than just a matter of comfort—it's about protecting your feet from potential injuries. High arches can create a gap between your midfoot ...

Nothing says “summer” more than slipping on a comfy pair of stylish walking sandals. But when the weather is warm and we find ourselves maxing out our daily steps (and then some!) with ease, proper ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don't have to be a man of a certain age to have foot, knee, or back pain from bad shoes. Although, ...

You know it when you feel it — that burning, achy, uncomfortable feeling on the bottoms of your feet that starts to ruin your run halfway through. I’ve been a runner for over a decade, so I’ve ...

Love it or hate it, the ballet flat’s big comeback is still very much underway. But for my fellow millennials that spent the aughts abusing our feet running around in paper-thin ballerinas (ah, youth) ...

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