Best Shoes for Arthritis with Orthotics
Arthritis calls for shoes with soft uppers, cushioned soles, easy closures, and room for swelling. These shoes are designed with comfort and orthotic compatibility in mind.
What to Look For
- ✓ Removable insole (essential for custom orthotics)
- ✓ Soft, flexible upper material
- ✓ Cushioned sole
- ✓ Easy entry (velcro or zip)
- ✓ Roomy fit for swelling
- ✓ Lightweight construction
Extra Roomy
Designed for feet that have changed shape due to rheumatoid arthritis. Stretch uppers accommodate bunions and claw toes, and seamless linings reduce friction on sensitive skin.
- ✓Stretch uppers for bunions and deformities
- ✓Seamless linings reduce friction
- ✓Available up to 6E width
- ✓Removable insole as standard
- ✓Designed with healthcare input
Clifton 10
The Clifton 10 is the go-to recommendation for orthotic wearers who run on roads. Its generous stack height, removable insole, and meta-rocker sole reduce impact on the heel and forefoot.
- ✓Meta-rocker sole reduces joint stress
- ✓Generous stack height for orthotics
- ✓Wide toe box and removable insole
- ✓Endorsed by Royal College of Podiatry
- ✓Available in wide fit
Walford
An extra-wide, extra-deep shoe with a stretch elastane forepart that moulds around bunions and hammer toes. The 3-in-1 fitting system uses two removable insoles, so it takes custom orthotics, and the seam-free interior suits diabetic feet.
- ✓Stretch forepart moulds around deformities
- ✓3-in-1 fitting from 4E to 6E
- ✓Two removable insoles for orthotics
- ✓Seam-free interior for diabetic feet
- ✓Extra-long touch-fastening strap
Natalie
An extra-roomy sandal with stretch panels that mould over bunions and swelling, and touch-fastening straps that open out fully. The closed-in back means it can hold an orthotic, which most sandals cannot.
- ✓Stretch panels mould over bunions and swelling
- ✓Closed back accommodates an orthotic
- ✓Touch-fastening straps open out fully
- ✓Strap extensions available
- ✓VAT relief available for qualifying conditions
Chicago
A Swiss-designed leather derby on Joya's soft Senso rocker sole, built to reduce load on arthritic and stiff joints. The removable OrthoLite insole takes orthotics, and the smart-casual styling suits everyday wear.
- ✓Soft Senso rocker sole reduces joint loading
- ✓Removable OrthoLite insole for orthotics
- ✓Full grain leather derby styling
- ✓ForeverFoam midsole distributes pressure evenly
Dew II
Hotter's classic soft leather lace-up with a removable insole and moulded OrthoLite footbed, in three width fittings including extra wide. Smart enough to wear out while staying comfortable for arthritic feet.
- ✓Removable insole for orthotics
- ✓Moulded OrthoLite cushioned footbed
- ✓Three width fittings up to extra wide
- ✓Smart-casual appearance