7 Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet

These Saucony sneakers are extremely comfortable when you first put them on. There’s a ton of cushion (two foam layers) and a wider foot base that makes you feel like you can wear them all day long. They are also super stabilizing, with the brand’s built-in CenterPath tech that keeps your feet from overpronating.

Our testers liked this option for flat-footers specifically because of this. It supports feet and counters overpronation, which is one of the most common problems for people with this type of issue.

Asics excels in designing shoes specifically for individuals with overpronation. With endorsements from medical professionals and approval by the American Podiatric Medical Association, these sneakers are a top choice. They are cushioned but don’t have a super-high stack height (which can make some runners feel unstable), with a nice, responsive rebound. They are lightweight and have a stabilizing internal design to prevent that overpronation. We also like how comfortable they feel on arches and heels.

Forget what you thought you knew about stability shoes because these Brooks sneakers will provide you with a whole new experience. Built with the brand’s soft DNA Loft v3 cushioning, the Glycerin 21 sneakers are designed to give you an ultra-plush ride while still remaining firm. In our testing, we found that this option is particularly notable for flat-foot runners because of the wide sizing, which helps stabilize your foot and promotes smooth heel-to-toe transitions.

We’ve tested and reviewed more Hoka sneakers than we can count, interviewed its product designers, and talked in depth about our favorite pairs for running. The Gaviota 5 sneakers are beloved by flat-footed runners of all kinds, with thick, soft foam and great stability. They are both stable and plush (a Hoka signature), and we particularly like how gentle they are on inflamed or otherwise irritated feet.

If you like a running shoe that really spreads out the impact on each step, these Mizunos do this extraordinarily well. The combination of cushion and a wider underfoot gives a solid platform for dispersing impact. They have more moderate cushioning than some of the others, so they’re great for supporting flat feet that aren’t necessarily in pain right now. And for preventing that pain down the line.

Anecdotally, I’ve been seeing more and more New Balance Fresh Foams on running feet around me. And I’m glad—the shoes are great. They feel comfortable on and have a responsive but soft foam midsole, with a stability plate that prevents overpronating. They come in a ton of inclusive width options, and they are sneakily a favorite shoe of mine to travel in.

Another running shoe making the rounds recently: Puma’s Foreverrun. These are, right out of the box, incredibly lightweight. The midsole cushion is comfortable on impact and is a bit wider for keeping strikes stable. There’s an asymmetrical heel counter and Puma’s Runguide guide rail that help keep your feet from rolling inward. And this is not flat-feet specific, but the upper knit is so lightweight it almost feels like there’s nothing there. Excellent for summer runs.