Best Running Shoes for Orthotics
Running with orthotics requires shoes with removable insoles, adequate depth, and the right level of stability. These running shoes have been reviewed for orthotic compatibility.
What to Look For
- ✓ Removable insole (essential for custom orthotics)
- ✓ Adequate depth for orthotic + sock
- ✓ Stability or neutral options
- ✓ Good heel-toe transition
- ✓ Wide fittings available
- ✓ Breathable upper
Beast / Ariel GTS
Maximum motion control shoes designed for severe overpronation. The Beast (men) and Ariel GTS (women) offer extended diagonal rollbar support in wide fittings.
- ✓Maximum motion control for severe pronation
- ✓Extended progressive diagonal rollbar
- ✓Available in wide and extra-wide
- ✓Removable insole as standard
- ✓Firm heel counter for stability
Bondi 9
The Bondi 9 remains one of the most cushioned shoes available, with generous internal volume that accommodates most orthotics easily. The wide-fit option provides additional forefoot room for bigger devices.
- ✓Maximum cushioning for all-day comfort
- ✓Generous internal volume for orthotics
- ✓Wide-fit option available
- ✓Removable insole as standard
- ✓Chunky sole is fashionable in its own right
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
Fresh Foam X 1080v15
The 1080v15 is a plush neutral trainer with spacious internal volume and one of the most width-inclusive fitting ranges in the UK. The Fresh Foam X midsole provides premium cushioning for orthotic wearers.
- ✓Available in B, D, 2E, and 4E widths
- ✓Plush Fresh Foam X midsole
- ✓Spacious internal volume
- ✓Removable insole as standard
- ✓Premium neutral cushioning
Gel-Kayano 32
The Gel-Kayano 32 continues as a premium stability shoe with smooth pronation control that works well with orthotics. The 4D Guidance System provides reliable support without overcorrecting.
- ✓4D Guidance System for smooth pronation control
- ✓FF Blast Plus cushioning for comfort
- ✓Removable insole for orthotic use
- ✓Trusted by flat-footed runners for years
- ✓Secure heel counter
Gel-Nimbus 28
The Gel-Nimbus 28 remains a premium neutral road shoe with excellent rearfoot gel cushioning. The OrthoLite insole lifts out cleanly, and the structured upper holds the midfoot securely.
- ✓Rearfoot gel cushioning absorbs impact
- ✓OrthoLite insole removes easily
- ✓Roomy toe box for comfort
- ✓Structured upper for midfoot hold
- ✓Generous stack height for orthotics
Adrenaline GTS 25
The Adrenaline GTS 25 carries forward the GuideRails support system, limiting excess foot movement without rigid posts and working with rather than against most orthotics. A reliable stability choice.
- ✓GuideRails provide gentle support
- ✓Removable insole for orthotics
- ✓Available in wide fittings
- ✓Comfortable for long distances
- ✓Works well with orthotic prescriptions
Cascadia 19
The latest version of Brooks' flagship trail shoe. Features TrailTack rubber for grip, a rock plate for underfoot protection, and a removable insole with good internal volume for orthotic users.
- ✓Removable insole for orthotic use
- ✓TrailTack rubber outsole for grip
- ✓Rock plate for underfoot protection
- ✓Good for mixed terrain
- ✓Available in wide fit
Speedgoat 7
The Speedgoat 7 continues as the most popular trail shoe among orthotic-wearing runners. Vibram Megagrip outsole, generous stack height, and a protective rock plate make it a trail favourite.
- ✓Vibram Megagrip outsole for grip
- ✓Generous stack height for orthotics
- ✓Protective rock plate included
- ✓Removable insole as standard
- ✓Available in wide fit
860v14
A dependable stability trainer with a medial post for overpronation control, available in the widest range of widths of any stability shoe. Works well alongside most orthotic prescriptions.
- ✓Medial post for pronation control
- ✓Available from B to 4E width
- ✓Removable insole for orthotics
- ✓Excellent heel counter
- ✓Dependable and well-proven design