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> **Original source:** https://www.livestrong.com/article/248608-the-best-reviewed-walking-shoes-for-seniors/?utm_source=openai

Wearing proper footwear is essential if you have fallen arches (aka flat feet). I know this firsthand as a flat footer myself. Wear the wrong shoes and not only will your feet hurt, but you might also feel pain in your [back](https://www.everydayhealth.com/back-pain/guide/) and knees. When you wear the wrong shoes with flat feet, you’re likely to roll your feet excessively inward (known as overpronation).

According to [Suzanne Fuchs, DPM](https://luxepodiatry.com/), a podiatrist at LuxePodiatry in Jupiter, Florida, you’re also at increased risk of injuring yourself because you’ll be less stable on your feet and experience long-term joint damage.

That’s why Dr. Fuchs recommends looking for shoes that have excellent arch support to distribute your weight evenly as you walk and reduce strain in your joints. In addition, good shoes for flat feet have a supportive structure to prevent overpronation, enough cushioning to absorb shock while you walk or run, and a wide toe box to prevent pinching and allow you to naturally splay your toes. This, she says, “will allow you to have a more active and pain-free lifestyle.”

Until recently, I suffered through life with regular shoes despite my fallen arches, but I was ready to try something else to ease my pain. That’s why my fellow flat-footed colleagues and I tested several shoes, vetted with the help of Fuchs.

Here are the shoes we recommend, whether you’re a flat footer who’s an avid hiker, spend a lot of time on your feet, work out, or plan on doing a lot of walking while [traveling](https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-travel/smart-hacks-for-healthier-more-comfortable-travel/).