You should find the product completely comfortable and supportive after one to two weeks. Vionic suggests wearing your new footwear for just a few hours for the first few days to allow your feet to adjust to the new level of orthotic comfort and support. They have a removable microfiber-covered EVA orthotic insert as well.” “The leather upper is soft on the skin, and these flats are firm yet comfortable. Like many Vionic shoes the insoles hug your arches and offer support to your foot's natural alignment,” says Krishna Tikiwala, DPM, podiatrist, and a foot & ankle surgeon of Northern Illinois Foot & Ankle Specialists. Vionic shoes are a top choice among the podiatrists we interviewed because they received the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance. In fact, these flats are designed by a podiatrist to help support the body’s natural alignment from the ground up. The rubber heel may wear down with daily use. These are the best flats for walking, according to podiatrists. A board-certified podiatrist on our Medical Expert Board also reviewed this article for medical and scientific accuracy.

We talked to podiatrists about what to look for when buying flats so you don’t have to buy a ton of shoes online, try them on, and deal with the hassle of returning them if they hurt your feet. Some of the shoes in our roundup have a few days’ breaking-in period, which is normal. “Flats generally tend to be lightweight, so flats that have more support will often provide more stiffness and thickness in the overall shoe and especially the arch area,” says Dr.

Mendeszoon, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, physician spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association and footwear expert.ĭepending on the individual’s foot type, it is important to try the flats on and feel if the shoe provides the proper amount of cushioning or support. “A flat should fit comfortably not only in length but also should have ample room in the toe box and a good comfortable arch,” says Mark J. For one reason or another-perhaps because of foot problems like bunions and plantar fasciitis-we’re bypassing heels for comfortable flats for walking so we can be “on the move” and feel good doing it.

Many of us wear flats because we want comfortable shoes we can walk in that still look nice with jeans, work clothes, or eveningwear.

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