Anonymous wrote:I also have flat feet and recently took up jogging. At first it was very painful as I wore my everyday Nikes. Then I went to a local running store where they assessed my gait, etc. They recommended several pairs that they thought could help me (Brooks and Hokas). I chose the Hokas and will never run in anything again! I feel great!!

I know this is an old post but it's amazing how much a shoe will change your perspective on running. And not just getting the popular brands, but going to the running store and getting fitted. I nearly slapped the guy when he told me my size 9 foot was a 10 extra wide in Brooks, but my pain is gone and I enjoy running a lot more.

Consult a podiatrist that is familiar with running and the needs of runners. While some shoe store employees might be knowledgeable, i wouldn't be taking medical and biomechanical advice from them necessarily. I don't have flat feet but my sense is that you will want or need shoes or inserts with considerable 'arch support' . You need an arch provided for you since you don't have one essentially. Now, i wouldn't take advice from me either, so ask a podiatrist.

Anonymous wrote:I also have flat feet and recently took up jogging. At first it was very painful as I wore my everyday Nikes. Then I went to a local running store where they assessed my gait, etc. They recommended several pairs that they thought could help me (Brooks and Hokas). I chose the Hokas and will never run in anything again! I feel great!!

I don't think there is a brand that caters to flat feet exclusively. Most brands in the running space carry a variety of models that suit different feet. It's one of the things that I like about running shoes. They even carry larger size shoes in a gradation of sizes, so they fit. Whether it's width or pronation. I personally like neutral shoes with no arch as I have discovered I am a toe striker.

So, I've found you really need to be fit for flat feet issues. However, I suffer from Plantar Fasciitis. The same shoes that seem to work to calm that down, help with flat feet. Brooks Adrenaline, Clifton 9...anything with arch support so you are getting the full benefit of the arch. Nature's more important triangle.

Source: https://www.wagnersrunwalk.com/walk-this-way/plantar-fasciitis-shoes