Wearing appropriate footwear is important for effective orthotic therapy. Each year our Medical Director evaluates footwear and compiles a list of shoes that work well with orthotics. It’s a great guide for patients!

Effective Orthotic Therapy

SHOE RECOMMENDATIONS

This shoe list was created by evaluating shoes in quality shoe stores. Availability may vary by geographic area. This list does not include all quality shoes and is only provided as a guideline to help you and your doctor find a shoe that will work well with your orthoses.

Exercise Walking / Running

  • Aetrex Rx Runner
  • Altra Provision Olympus
  • Asics Gel Foundation Kayano
  • Brooks Addiction Adrenaline Ariel* Beast* Vapor
  • Hoka Bondi Gaviota Stinson
  • New Balance 860 990 1012* 1260 1540*
  • Nike Structure Triax
  • Saucony Grid Stabil Hurricane Omni

Walking

  • Aetrex All Walkers
  • Brooks Addiction Walker (Leather)*
  • Dunham All Walkers
  • Hoka Bondi Leather
  • New Balance Postal 706 813 847 928*
  • SAS Time Out(m) Free Time(w)
  • Saucony ProGrid

Trail Running / Light Hiking

  • Asics GT-2000
  • Brooks Adrenaline Cascadia
  • Hoka Sky Kaha Sky Toa
  • Keen Targhee ll (2)
  • Merrell Chameleon Moab
  • New Balance 852 978 1210
  • Oboz Sawtooth

Cross Trainers / Aerobics

  • Adidas Barricade
  • Asics Gel-Resolution
  • K-Swiss Bigshot Light
  • New Balance 768 1296
  • Nike Resistance Vapor Zoom
  • Prince T-22

Basketball

  • Adidas Dame Marquee Boost
  • Nike Kyrie Zoom

Extra-Depth Shoes (Best for use with AFOs)

  • Aetrex
  • Apex
  • Dr. Comfort
  • Drew
  • Orthofeet
  • P.W. Minor
  • Soft Spot

Dress Shoes—Women (Heels, Flats, Casual)

  • Aetrex
  • Aravon
  • Ariat
  • Beautifeel
  • Blend
  • Cole-Haan
  • Dansko
  • Ecco
  • Finn Comfort
  • Munro
  • Naot
  • Rieker
  • Rockport
  • Salamander
  • Sanita
  • Selby
  • Sudini
  • Taryn Rose
  • Theresia

Dress Shoes—Men

  • Aetrex
  • Allen Edmonds
  • Cambrian
  • Cole-Hann
  • Dansko
  • Dunham
  • Ecco
  • Naot
  • Rockport

Sandals

  • Aetrex Sandalistas
  • Ariat
  • Birkenstock
  • Cambrian
  • Dansko
  • Finn Comfort
  • Naot
  • Theresia
  • Vionic

Rocker-Soled Shoes

  • Alegria
  • Dansko
  • Hoka

Clogs and Slippers (Nontraditional slippers for support and comfort )

  • Aetrex Krista
  • Alegria
  • Finn Comfort Orb
  • Haflinger Clogs
  • Merrell Jungle Moc
  • Naot Glacier
  • Stegmann Clogs
  • Timberland Professional

Insoles (To go under orthotic after removing shoe insole)

  • Dr. Scholl’s: Air pillow insole
  • Spenco: Flat insole

*Maximum motion control
Wearing proper shoes is an important part of orthotic therapy. Always remove the shoe insole before inserting orthotics.

If you have further questions about effective orthotic therapy, give us a call at (248) 258-0001 or contact us online.