Need Sneakers for Bad Feet: Vionic or New Balance?

[Anonymous]

Not considering Hokas?

[Anonymous]

Vionic. My feet's badness has now expanded to include hallux limitus (big toe arthritis), so I have to wear orthotics + mushy shoes, so I can't wear Vionic. I miss them!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:New Balance or
ASICS

ASICS is all I wear. Getting a new pair ~every 6 months is important no matter what shoe you choose.
New Balance feels like something a Dad would wear (with cargo shorts) when being dropped off at college 25 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Brooks.

[Anonymous]

Wonders are supposed to be good. You can get them at Nordstrom or specialty shoe stores

https://wonders.com/en/sneakers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you get to a Nordstrom? They sell all of these brands mentioned and even if you don't find something you like, you'll get a sense of fit.

Try them on. I like New Balance because they're good for wider feet, but I also have vionic sandals which are fine. Some people love Hokas, some people find them uncomfortable.

[Anonymous]

I have tried seemingly every brand out there - I have hallus rigidus in both big toes, a bunion and have had plantar fasciitis (and also wear custom orthotics).

I would go see a foot specialist and have them make you orthotics (they are usually covered by insurance. Do not go to Road Runner or The Good Feet Store - go to a doctor) before you buy another pair of shoes. You can really wear a lot of shoes (they will tell you what to look for in sneakers - an upward "swoop" on the front of the shoe and the right amount of cushioning in the back) once you get those orthotics. You just remove the insole of every shoe, replace with your orthotics and you're good to go.

Birkenstocks around the house. Get a pair and designate them indoor only shoes.

I wear On, New Balance, Brooks (really the best for me), Lululemon, Vionic, Vega, etc - all with my inserts. It really has made a difference - good luck!

[Anonymous]

New Balances

[Anonymous]

Hoka. I had to try a couple of models, but they are the best.

[Anonymous]

Check out Ryka. Started as a company for athletic shoes for women and has more versions in wide than most brands. It is now owned by a big parent co but still one place that is reliable to find shoes that work with my wide feet + bunion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have flat feet and Vionics gave me knee pain. I've had success with Hokas and Brooks.

I love my Brooks Glycerins! They feel like heaven.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hoka. I had to try a couple of models, but they are the best.

My orthopedic surgeon insisted that I wear Hokas after I broke my foot and tore an ankle tendon. After wearing them, no other sneaker feels comfortable.

[Anonymous]

I would go to the running store PR running or roadrunner store to get evaluated for the right shoes. You don’t want to waste money on shoes that don’t work for you.

[Anonymous]

Brookes have been the best for both myself and my husband.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would go to the running store PR running or roadrunner store to get evaluated for the right shoes. You don’t want to waste money on shoes that don’t work for you.

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