Arch Support – Footwear Dynamics

How much time do you spend on your feet? Do you find your feet hurt at the end of the day? If so, a new pair of shoes may be able to help with that problem. But buying new shoes can become a battle of the brands. Are Skechers Good for Arch Support? One of the leading brands of shoes, Skechers, claims to be good with providing long-lasting comfort, particularly when it comes to arch support. But what kinds of Skechers are best for arch support? Yes, Skechers are great for arch support. The majority of Skechers shoes use a form of cushioning, either in the midsoles or insoles to help lend support. The ones that are absent cushioned material are supportive in some other way, like having a slightly more elevated heel to lend support from that end. No matter if you’re walking, running, or just wearing shoes for everyday activity, the brand seems to be very good at making shoes that deal with conditions concerning arches, but particularly making Skechers for plantar fasciitis. Let’s take a look at the types of sketchers shoes that lend the most support to your arches. The Best Skechers for Arch Support Since no two people have the same feet, I went looking for the best Skechers for both men and women. And since more than one type of shoe exists, I expanded my search to cover running shoes, walking shoes, and slip-on shoes, such as loafers and casual shoes. Top Picks for Women 1. Skechers Go Joy Walking Shoe 63,657 Reviews Skechers Women's Go Walk Joy Sneaker, Taupe, 5 Lightweight and flexibleResponsive 5Gen cushioningSkechers Goga Max high rebound insoleBreathable mesh upper Buy on Amazon The Go Walk Joy is a casual slip-on shoe. Available in a multitude of colors, it offers a comfortable and stylish option for nearly any reason you’d need shoes. Highlights Include: Made of a lightweight, breathable mesh Synthetic rubber soles Skechers Goga Max insoleCushioned midsole The insole, specifically, of the Go Walk Joy is made to be a high rebound for comfort and shock absorbing. 2. Skechers Work Dighton Shoe Skechers Women's 77200W Work Relaxed Fit: Dighton Bricelyn... Buy on Amazon The Dighton functions best as a work shoe for women who work on their feet all day, or else as simply a casual walking shoe. Highlights include: Made of leatherPadded fabric tongue to aid in ventilationMemory foam insole to help with support for natural and low types of archesMidsole and heel made for increased shock absorbency The Dayton also comes in a selection of neutral colors perfect for casual Friday. 3. Skechers Performance Go Walk Evolution Ultra 509 Reviews Skechers Women's GO Walk Evolution Ultra-MIRABLE Sneaker,... Lightweight, responsive Ultra Go cushioningHigh-rebound Ultra Pillars energize every stepSkechers Air Cooled Goga Mat insoleE-Z Fit elastic lace closure for easy on, easy off Buy on Amazon The Mirable is another offshoot of the Go Walk subset of Skechers, specifically the Evolution Enhance category. This walking shoe includes features such as: Outsoles made of thick rubberSkechers Air Cooled Goga insoleSynthetic rubber soleElastic laces Like the Dighton, the Mirable comes in a series of neutral colors. 4. Skechers Go Run Fast 341 Reviews Skechers Women's GO Run FAST-15106 Sneaker, Black/White, 5 M... Buy on Amazon You might be able to tell by the name, but just in case you can't, the Go Run Fast is Skechers’ arch-friendly running shoe. The features below will help you run through any case of plantar fasciitis: Synthetic rubber soleSkechers Air Cooled Goga insole The Go Run Fast has two color options to choose from, a combination of black and white, and a combination of navy blue and coral. 5. Skechers D'Lites 9,388 Reviews Skechers Sport womens Dlites-play On Memory Foam Lace-up... Lightweight; 1 1/4 inch built in heel. Buy on Amazon The Skechers D’Lites are another walking shoe. It comes in a wide array of colors to complement almost any outfit you could choose. Highlights include: Made of both leather and synthetic materialSynthetic rubber sole1.25-inch elevation in the heel for extra support Of all the women’s shoes I encountered, these are the ones with which I have personal experience. I bought a pair to use over a year ago - I wear them just about everywhere - and they still look and feel great. 6. Skechers Performance Go Step Lite - Queenly 2,023 Reviews Skechers Performance Women's GO Walk Lite-Queenly... Lightweight and responsive 5Gen cushioningSkechers Goga Max high-rebound insole for maximum comfortPerform Tex easy care synthetic leather upperSoft fabric lining Buy on Amazon Unlike any of the other Skechers women’s shoes I came across in my research, the Queenly model are loafers. But quite like several of the other shoes, the color pallet is small, restricted only to the sort of neutral colors that would be good to wear to the office. Highlights include: Made of 100% textile material Synthetic rubber sole Skechers Goga Max insole Top Picks for Men The interesting - and even nice - thing about looking for men’s Skechers shoes with decent arch support is that they all mirrored the women’s types of shoes. This makes it that much easier for couples to buy his-and-hers pairs. 1. Skechers Men's Go Max Similar to the ladies’ Go Walk Joy, the Go Walk Max has several nice features. 32,676 Reviews Skechers Men's Go Walk Max-Athletic Air Mesh Slip on... UPPER: Super lightweight mesh fabric upper for ideal fit. Solid weave mesh fabric toe and heel...MIDSOLE/CUSHION: 5GEN sole - proprietary lightweight injection-molded compound with memory retention...INSOLE: Goga Max technology insole for maximum support and cushioning. Features high-rebound...Weight: Radically lightweight 7 1/2 oz. in a men's size 9. Buy on Amazon Some of the features include: Made of 100% textile materialSynthetic rubber soleCushioned midsoleSkechers Goga Max insole Unlike the ladies’ version, however, the styles and colors are restricted to the same black-brown-grey color scheme. And that’s a shame; I’m sure guys like color options too!. 2. Skechers Work Dighton The men’s Dighton shoe is work shoe designed for men who can’t seem to catch a break on their 9-5. 2,707 Reviews Skechers mens Dighton Work Shoe, Black Synthetic/Leather, 7... Memory foam Buy on Amazon Despite only having black and white shoes to choose from, there are plenty of good qualities: Made of both leather and synthetic material Synthetic rubber soles Memory foam insole 3. Skechers Performance Go Walk Evolution Ultra 1,175 Reviews Skechers Men's Go Walk Enhan Gowalk Evolution Ultra-Enhance... Lightweight, responsive Ultra Go cushioningHigh-rebound Ultra Pillars energize every stepSkechers Air Cooled Goga Mat insoleQuarter overlays for support and durability Buy on Amazon The Evolution Ultra offspring of the Go Walk series has the following: Made of both textile and synthetic material Synthetic rubber sole Skechers Air Cooled Goga insole 4. Skechers Men's Go Run Fast Apart from having a clever name, the Go Run Fast can help to give guys all the support they need on the go. 290 Reviews Skechers Men's GO Run FAST-55106 GOrun Fast Sneaker, Navy,... Lightweight, responsive 5Gen cushioning technologySkechers Air Cooled Goga Mat insoleBreathable, durable engineered mesh upper Buy on Amazon Here are their feature highlights: Synthetic rubber sole High-ventilationSkechers Air Cooled Goga insole Cushioned midsole 5. Skechers Afterburn M. Fit Like the women’s D’Lites (but without any splash of color), the Afterburn series of walking shoes can be good for a leisurely stroll, or to wear even as a work shoe. 62,740 Reviews Skechers mens Afterburn M. Fit fashion sneakers, Black, 6.5... Lace-up sneaker featuring mesh upper with supportive overlays and padded collarCushioned mesh tongue. Metal top eyeletMemory Foam Insole Buy on Amazon Features include: Made of 100% leather Synthetic rubber soles 6. Skechers Relaxed Fit Superior - Gains The Superior Gains loafer gives men the professional look they want with all the support they need. 7,701 Reviews Skechers Men's Superior Gains Loafer, Dark Brown, 6.5 M US Memory FoamRelaxed Fit Buy on Amazon Some of the features include: Relaxed fit Memory foam insoles Cushioned midsoles for maximum shock absorption Support for Arches in Feet But in order to understand the best types of shoes to deal with certain foot conditions, it's helpful to know a bit about feet themselves, specifically the arches. Your feet are made up of various muscles, nerves, and ligaments. The arch of your foot runs from the heel to the ball of your foot and plays an important part in your movements including keeping you balanced, bearing the weight as you walk, and helping stabilize you. Occasionally, structural issues with the arches, such as high arches or flat feet, may cause pain in the area. But too much wear and tear on your feet overall can cause pain in this area, as well, most commonly in the plantar fascia, the main ligament that runs along the bottom of your foot. Skechers Are a Winner When it Comes to Arch Support When it comes to arch support and support of the plantar fascia, Skechers has definitely proven that their brand is no slouch. Skechers that work best for arch support really depends on the activity you’ll be doing while wearing the shoe. While no brand of shoe is perfect, I applaud Skechers for having such a varied selection of shoes for such a wide range of uses, of which the ones above are only a fraction. Every sort of shoe has at least one model, and sometimes many underneath that, like the Go Walk model and their sub-models mentioned earlier. As someone who occasionally suffers from plantar fasciitis, I find it comforting that no matter the occasion, Skechers makes a shoe that will be able to help out my aching feet. If you’re in the market for a pair of shoes and you have difficulties where arches are concerned, start looking for a decent pair of shoes, but you won’t have to look much further than Skechers.