Question

Since December I have been struggling with Achilles tendinitis. In and out of a boot. I’ve seen posts on recommending brands of sneakers for walking but does anyone have a specific brand and style they recommend specifically for this? I’m dying to get out and walk ❤️

Answer 1

I have a ton of foot, ankle, knee, and hip problems. I’ve been told that New Balance, Saucony, and Brooks are the best. I still have to buy new shoes every 6-9 months for the support. Best of luck!  

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@betroth I work at a therapy place and we do a lot of stretches do one hold for 30 seconds and repete 3 times do about 3 times a day

Answer 2

New balance is good so is brooks if you can find them. Having someone build you a heel lift would be very helpful. Good luck with your recovery

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@womanly but that would make her hips off balance and then cause hip/low back pain.  

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@balzac I’ve been in the boot on and off— talk about throwing your hip out! Lol

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@balzac they can be added to both shoes. It will take pressure off the Achilles

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@womanly that would work better with lots of stretching.  

Answer 3

Stretches is something that will help your foot

Answer 4

I suffer from it too. . It’s a killer. I love walking too. I just ordered some insoles for my shoes that are recommended for achilles tendinitis. They are Powerstep Ergoshield Esd Insoles, if you want to check out hem out.  

Answer 5

Google and it will show stretches to do

Answer 6

New balance or Brooks, inserts called super feet, buy from shoe stores only, 3 different foot doctors told me to use super feet inserts and now I dont need shots in my foot, for a couple of years. Also stretch your leg toes towards you , lift up. It helps alot , Now I can walk, good shoes, good. Inserts, exercise, good luck !  

Answer 7

I had planter fictitious and found the best tenny shoes where brooks and hooka

Answer 8

Brooks have helped me tremendously

Answer 9

Also check into platlet rich therapy, I had a friend do this at the dr and it fixed the problem with no surgery.  

Answer 10

Vionic brand and never go bare foot. Use the flip flops or slippers with arch support

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@hermaphroditism and THIS has been my problem with this pandemic and being home!  

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I have had 3 separate times and getting the slippers/ flips with arch supports was a game changer

Answer 11

I have this in both! Hoka Bondi 6. Tons of cushion and support. I am now pain free and it lets me wear other shoes without pain too. I walk three plus miles a day. They’re super expensive but worth every cent.  

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@chard thank you

Answer 12

It seems to depend on your foot. I like Nike, but have used other brands. My running shoe right now is Addis.  

Answer 13

Brooks Adrenalin have superior stability and last longer than less expensive brands.  

Answer 14

For the summer buy spenco sandals

Answer 15

Merrells are the best and seem to last forever. you can find them at Cabela's or on line try them

Answer 16

I love Vionic brand. Cured my planters fasciitis.  

Answer 17

Brooks, also my Orthopaedic doctor recommended compression socks to support the leg and ankle. I also use the Powerstep insoles in my shoes. When I experienced this same thing, I saw a orthopedic massage therapist that was able to get my hips realigned. One side was 3” higher than the other because of the boot.  

Answer 18

Check brand Kuru. I have plantar fasciitis-- was not able to walk even in my house. I bought sleepers first( pretty expensive but def worth it! After I bought sneakers-- and a few months later did a lot of hiking during my 2 weeks hiking trip! During that trip I did wear only Kuru sneakers! Highly recommended! Told about them a few my friends-- everybody happy.  

Answer 19

I’m the poster child for plantar fasciitis. Hoka Bondi 6 are the best for me!  

Answer 20

Ive had planters fasciitis and i couldnt walk myself. i looked into the special shoes but they were soooo exspensive. I tried inserts for $10 from walgreens and in 3 days it was almost completely gone

Answer 21

I have it also my doctor recommended new balance running sneakers

Answer 22

Had two surgeries on my Achilles. Anything that rubbed against it hurt like crazy. Not sure if you need surgery or not but lived in my ugg slippers (yes, my work allowed it due to circumstances) and any other slip on shoe

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Also I swear now by my ASICS running show

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@pe yes! Cannot have anything rub on it. But my uggs are flat and seem to irritate it beyond belief

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Maybe small wedge flip flops?  

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No ! My flip flops caused my Achilles problems, & I loved my flip flops . I’ve been suffering since Aug.  

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@dooryard94795 . Most Achilles problems are either bone spurs or related to the back of shoe rubbing against Achilles due to wrong size and or exercising ie. running jumping walking . I no longer wear flat flip flops. at work I now wear Toms. home uggs, and don’t walk on tile floors. Slide shoes work too.  

Answer 23

I'm over a year post-op for plantar fasciitis and a torn arch. PT helped along with my New Balance. I also bought Power Step inserts on Amazon and my doc actually said they're good quality. Even if you don't run, you should go to a local running store to get properly fitted for a sneaker. What may work for one, may not work for another. There's also different levels of support in different sneakers.  

Answer 24

I have Achilles tendinitis I cannot wear flats. If I want to walk I wear my Dansko hikers they are amazing but expensive. Good luck I never go barefoot anymore and I wear Halflingers in the house.  

Answer 25

I’m confused you stated you have Achilles tendinitis and you are getting all these recommendations for planter fasciitis  they aren’t treated the same way are they

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@lelandleler ‍♀️

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I think it has to do with the heel Cushion

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@synectics53788 ankle

Answer 26

I have been in physical therapy for plantar fasciitis and was told to get walking shoes with arch support and padded heel. I went to the New Balance store and they recommended their Fresh Foam 1080 and I have to say they were well worth the price. They typically retail for around $130 but were having a 50% off sale when I bought them. I have been walking 3-5 miles/day and not having any pain.  

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1080 is great, so is the 880. I work in a foot clinic, they are both great shoes. Even better if you can get them on sale. A solid arch is what you want. If you can twist your shoe like a wash cloth, it's not going to help you.  

Answer 27

Me too my legs are real shaky I found out I have Parkinson disease used to walk 6 miles per day I was diagnosed in 2017 now the problems start at a bad time when I walked it was a stress remover good luck to you and be safe

Answer 28

My podiatrist recommends Hoka sneakers as her first choice for me. I have some arthritis in one foor and a bunion and a hammer toe in the other.  

Answer 29

In my area, we have a running store that will evaluate your walking and help fit you in the best shoe for you. I loved my Hoka Bondi 6 for walking and my feet don’t get sore or tired like they use to in other shoes.  

Answer 30

I ended up having surgery in September for mine. My Orthopedic De recommenced Asics. Praying for you, I know the pain you’re feeling

Answer 31

Also when I was in the boot prior to surgery the Dr put a lift in my other shoe

Answer 32

I have Brooks with inserts from my foot doctor for walking for work I wear Dansko. Both expensive but worth it.  

Answer 33

Hokas have helped me! Usually 100+

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Hokas Clifton have saved me! My podiatrist did give me different inserts. It was a long process for me that included different meds and two shots but I’m finally pain free. I swear by Hokas! The Cliftons were the most cushion and felt the best for me. I also ordered their recovery sandal for around the house. Good luck-the pain is horrible.  

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@quite4163 I love mine, too. I had to go to a certain drugstore to get special inserts.  

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@huss2633 the dr gave me some and when I was still having problems, he built them up a little more. I can’t imagine not having them now.  

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@quite4163 me, either.  

Answer 35

My dr. said if you can fold a shoe in half and hold it in one hand, its not a good choice. She proceeded to demonstrate with my backless Easy Spirit shoes. And I loved them.  

Answer 36

You need to offload the pressure from the Achilles tendon to stop the tendon from. pulling. which means you need to wear a wedge type shoe or a shoe that is thicker at the back than front. I work in the field feel free to message me.  

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@histogenesis99275 do you have a specific brand and model you recommend? I have been looking at the HOKA One One, as recommended on here

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Hooka one one are a great shoe the Bondi model. Also in the house do not go bare foot buy a sandal with a wedge like a fit flop.  

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@histogenesis99275 thank you

Answer 37

New balance

Answer 38

Brooks and ASICS . Brooks feel the best to me

Answer 39

I have a bone spur pressing on my Achilles tendon and I can honestly tell you that the Hoka shoes are amazing!  

Answer 40

I self diagnosed myself with this due to covid 19 and doctor offices being closed. I was walking 3-4 miles a day and could barley walk at all the pin was so bad. I ordered a pair of brooks (found on Zulily last week waaay cheaper) they have helped tremendously! I still have a little pain in my heel but a lot better than it was! Good luck

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@haun81 what model/ style

Answer 41

I have brooks. They are very comfortable and made a huge difference

Answer 42

I have brooks and love them! I prefer the ghosts.  

Answer 43

Brooks, Ghost!  

Answer 44

My orthopedic recommended Asics or New Balance.  

Answer 45

I used Brooks Adrenaline training for my marathon and loved them. Now I use them for walking

Answer 46

I had the same issue a couple years ago I wear Hoka sneakers