Gym shoes for flat feet

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mperrott2205
mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
edited June 2015 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello,

I have incredibly flat feet, as in I literally do not have an instep. Can anyone recommend some shoes that will help support my feet when lifting? I use insoles currently but I don't think they do much good. I'm waiting to be referred to a specialist but they're taking their time with it.

Thanks

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  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
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    I'm wearing Brooks Glycerine with a custom insole from the running store. My feet are like boards as well - the shoes are very good with the insoles, ok without them, but never perfect (jumping jacks make my soles cramp up for example).
  • sllm1
    sllm1 Posts: 2,114 Member
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    I use Superfeet insoles.
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
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    sllm1 wrote: »
    I use Superfeet insoles.

    Had a look at these, they look good. Might get myself a red pair as well for the winter season.
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
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    I actually had full reconstructive surgery on my left foot about two years ago because my foot was so flat it was collapsing (the right one is not quite as bad, and I'll never go through another surgery anyway)

    My favorite shoes by far are Nike Free Runs with a custom gel insert (which can be purchased at Foot Locker..it's a neon green insert)
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
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    Converse Chuck Taylors are quite popular with lifters... I've got a pair :)
  • brendak76
    brendak76 Posts: 241 Member
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    Have you thought of custom orthotics? They are often covered by insurance and have made a world of difference for me and my son.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    We have Dr. Scholl's custom orthotics in the pharmacies here in Canada. Do you have access to this?
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    I used the recommended insert my first year running for my plantar's. It made running so much more pain free.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 9,405 Member
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    Maybe check out with a specialust, or just try different shoes. What fits for other people might not fit for you. To give you a different perspective; I have flat but very strong feet. All shoes with some structure inside don't fit, and specialuzed insoles just hurt my underfood muscles. Thus it's flat insoles for me.
  • Eddygogo
    Eddygogo Posts: 23 Member
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    My feet are about as flat as it goes as well as no instep so I would assume I'm in a similar situation as you. Just get regular training shoes for lifting (i.e. Adipowers, chucks, wrestling shoes, etc) and get Orthotics from podiatrists. Just do note that with flat feet we have a tendency of needing slightly wider shoes so buying it at your sizing+wide would be best.

    Any mass commercially available insoles will NOT be customized for your feet and won't be nearly as good as orthotics from a podiatrist. Just double check to see if your insurance covers it.

    TL;DR: buy regular lifting shoes with your feet dimensions, get insoles from podiatrists.
  • mperrott2205
    mperrott2205 Posts: 737 Member
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    jgnatca wrote: »
    We have Dr. Scholl's custom orthotics in the pharmacies here in Canada. Do you have access to this?
    I used the recommended insert my first year running for my plantar's. It made running so much more pain free.

    No, I'm from the UK but thank you for your post.
    Eddygogo wrote: »
    My feet are about as flat as it goes as well as no instep so I would assume I'm in a similar situation as you. Just get regular training shoes for lifting (i.e. Adipowers, chucks, wrestling shoes, etc) and get Orthotics from podiatrists. Just do note that with flat feet we have a tendency of needing slightly wider shoes so buying it at your sizing+wide would be best.

    Any mass commercially available insoles will NOT be customized for your feet and won't be nearly as good as orthotics from a podiatrist. Just double check to see if your insurance covers it.

    TL;DR: buy regular lifting shoes with your feet dimensions, get insoles from podiatrists.

    Got a pair of chucks, use them often but I didn't think they were that effective, I have been thinking about a pair of Adipowers actually. But I guess you're right, think I'll need to wait to see that specialist.

    Thanks for your post and everyone else who has posted.

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