Orthopedic Shoes

Orthopedic style shoes are designed for people who want more than basic cushioning from their footwear. At Sole Provisions, the Orthopedic Shoes collection brings together supportive styles for women and men with arch support, cushioning, stability, toe box room, and a secure fit. It includes brands such as New Balance, Brooks, Kizik, and SAS, and it is closely related to Vionic, Alegria, Naot, and Aetrex. It sits naturally beside our wider arch support shoes, walking shoes, and wide width shoes selections.

Orthopedic style does not have to mean old fashioned. Many of today's supportive shoes look like everyday sneakers, sandals, and loafers. We are a shoe retailer, not a medical provider, so the information here is general. For questions about your feet or a medical condition, check with a healthcare professional.

Supportive Construction

Our collection page describes a supportive shoe as one that feels comfortable without being too soft or unstable. Look for a firm heel counter, a stable outsole, and a footbed that holds the foot in a natural position. Support levels vary by style, so compare product pages.

Arch Support and Contoured Footbeds

Arch support is one of the main features shoppers look for in orthopedic style footwear. Vionic is known for built in arch support, and Aetrex designs many shoes around a contoured footbed. See all of our arch support shoes, or browse our shoe inserts if you want to add your own support.

Room for Your Toes

A roomy toe box lets toes spread naturally and reduces pressure. Our page names New Balance, Hoka, Altra, and Brooks among brands with wider fit options. Width availability varies by style and size, so check each product page. If you need more space, browse our wide width shoes, women's wide, and men's wide widths.

Removable Footbeds for Orthotics

Removable footbeds leave room for custom orthotics. SAS shoes have removable footbeds, and our page notes that Revere styles can accept custom orthotics. If you wear orthotics, take out the included insole and replace it with yours. Check each product page for details of your style. Browse Revere and SAS.

Alegria Footbeds and Rocker Soles

Alegria builds its shoes around a footbed made with cork, polyurethane, and memory foam, and uses a rocker outsole on many styles. A rocker sole has a curved bottom that helps the foot roll forward. Browse the Alegria collection for clogs, sneakers, and more.

Styles That Look Good

Supportive footwear does not have to look like traditional medical shoes. Revere sandals and loafers, Kizik slip in sneakers, and the New Balance 990 offer support with a clean look. Browse our women's sneakers, loafers, and Mary Janes.

Popular Styles to Start With

The collection currently includes the New Balance 928v3, 990v6, and Fresh Foam X 1540v4, the Brooks Addiction Walker 2, Addiction Walker V Strap 2, Beast GTS 26, and Ariel GTS 26, the Kizik Athens 2, and the SAS Tour Mesh. First page styles currently run from roughly $110 to $210, but prices and sales change, so check each product page.

Cushioning for Walking and Standing

For long days, look for cushioning and a stable base. See our walking shoes, work shoes, and shoes for standing all day. For warm weather, Vionic and Birkenstock offer sandals with supportive footbeds.

Choosing the Right Fit

There is no single shoe that works the same way for every foot. Choose according to your needs, and try shoes on later in the day with the socks or orthotics you plan to wear. For a personal fitting, visit one of our Sole Provisions locations, or read more in our educational hub.

A Few Orthopedic Shoe Details Worth Knowing

• Supportive shoes with arch support, cushioning, and room for toes.

• Brands include New Balance, Brooks, Kizik, and SAS, with related Vionic, Alegria, Naot, and Aetrex collections.

• Removable footbeds on many styles.

• Wide width options on select styles.

• Styles and availability change often.

• Free shipping on orders over $75, see our shipping policy and returns page.

Explore More Supportive Footwear

If you like orthopedic style shoes, compare them with Vionic for built in arch support, Aetrex for contoured footbeds, Naot for anatomic footbeds, Finn Comfort for German comfort, or Arcopedico for twin arch support. Check new arrivals and sale items for the latest styles and markdowns.

Related Collections: Arch Support Shoes · Walking Shoes · Wide Width Shoes · Shoes for Standing All Day · Bunion Shoes · Vionic · Aetrex · SAS