Best Walking Boots and Shoes for Orthotics

One of the most popular hiking boots in Europe. The Monowrap frame provides excellent lateral support, the insole is fully removable, and the boot is available in multiple widths.

• ✓Monowrap frame for lateral support
• ✓Fully removable insole
• ✓Available in multiple widths
• ✓Proven on demanding terrain
• ✓Gore-Tex waterproof membrane

HOKA's generous volume and removable insole make this one of the easiest hiking boots to fit with orthotics. The extended heel geometry provides stability on uneven ground.

• ✓Generous internal volume for orthotics
• ✓Removable insole as standard
• ✓Vibram Megagrip outsole
• ✓Gore-Tex waterproof membrane
• ✓Extended heel geometry for stability

A premium waterproof hiking boot with HOKA's signature cushioning. The removable insole and generous internal volume accommodate orthotics well, and GORE-TEX keeps feet dry.

• ✓GORE-TEX waterproof
• ✓HOKA cushioning in a hiking boot
• ✓Removable insole
• ✓Vibram Megagrip outsole
• ✓Excellent ankle support

A versatile waterproof shoe that blends HOKA's signature cushioning with a leather upper suitable for clinical environments and winter walking. Slip-resistant outsole for workplace use.

• ✓Waterproof construction
• ✓HOKA signature cushioning
• ✓Removable insole for orthotics
• ✓Slip-resistant outsole
• ✓Leather upper suits workplaces

Hotter's bestselling women's walking shoe with GORE-TEX waterproofing and Stability+ technology. Removable insole accommodates orthotics, and three width options ensure a good fit.

• ✓GORE-TEX waterproof
• ✓Stability+ technology
• ✓Removable insole
• ✓Three width options
• ✓Cushion+ comfort system

A long-standing favourite among orthotic users thanks to its removable contoured insole, generous toe box, and affordable price. One of the best value orthotic-friendly hiking shoes.

• ✓Removable contoured insole
• ✓Generous toe box for comfort
• ✓Bellows tongue keeps debris out
• ✓Affordable price point
• ✓Wide fit available

A leather walking shoe with rollbar stability technology and multiple width options. The removable insole and firm heel counter make it excellent for orthotic users with flat feet.

• ✓Rollbar stability technology
• ✓Available in multiple widths
• ✓Removable insole as standard
• ✓Firm heel counter for stability
• ✓Leather upper for durability

A lighter hiking option with a removable OrthoLite insole and Advanced Chassis for midfoot support. The Contagrip sole offers reliable grip on mixed terrain.

• ✓Removable OrthoLite insole
• ✓Advanced Chassis midfoot support
• ✓Contagrip sole for traction
• ✓Available in wide fit
• ✓Gore-Tex waterproof membrane

Ecco's Hydromax treatment keeps feet dry in light rain and damp conditions. The removable leather insole and Biom Natural Motion technology allow a natural gait with orthotics.

• ✓Hydromax water-repellent treatment
• ✓Removable leather insole
• ✓Biom Natural Motion technology
• ✓Good for winter town walks
• ✓Quality leather construction

Built for serious mountain terrain with a full rubber rand and Vibram sole. One of the few technical mountain boots that can accommodate orthotics, stiff enough for scrambling.

• ✓Full rubber rand for protection
• ✓Vibram sole for grip
• ✓Removable insole for orthotics
• ✓Stiff enough for scrambling
• ✓Gore-Tex waterproof membrane

Vionic's remake of the classic Walker keeps the podiatrist-designed Vio Motion footbed, firm heel counter and leather upper. Vionic does not state the insole is removable, so treat this as a supportive shoe out of the box rather than a home for custom orthotics.

• ✓Podiatrist-designed Vio Motion footbed
• ✓Firm thermoplastic heel counter
• ✓Leather and suede upper
• ✓Wide (E) fitting as standard
• ✓APMA Seal of Acceptance