Top 5 fashion-safe footwear brands for support
Tired of sore, painful feet? Check out these 5 podiatrist-approved footwear brands for shoes that offer comfort and support
Text: Hui Yi Phua
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Considering that our feet play the important role of holding up the weight of our bodies every day, we don’t seem to give it as much attention or care as they deserve. Proper footwear can actually bring about more benefits than we think – it can help us prevent back problems caused by misalignment of our feet, foot issues such as plantar fasciitis, protect our joints by minimizing the impact made when walking or running, as well as enhance our performance by reducing the risks of general injuries and maximizing energy efficiency.
If you’re tired of experiencing foot-related ailments and sore feet, or simply desire shoes that can offer you great support and comfort daily, we’ve done our research and pieced together a list of top 5 footwear brands commonly recommended by podiatrists (that actually don’t look horrific) to ensure happier, healthier feet and bring back the bounce in your steps.
1. Vionic
Many of the Vionic products actually carry the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, which indicates that the products have been found to promote good foot health. In particular, the Vionic shoes with Vio Motion Support technology are known to provide your feet with stability, arch support and cushioning. They offer a wide selection of trendy shoe styles ranging from casual sandals to stylish loafers to comfortable sneakers. Who says beauty is pain?
You can shop for their products here.
2. Brooks
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Brooks specialises in running shoes that are built to ensure each run is better than the last. Many of Brooks’ products include DNA LOFT, a soft, midsole cushioning that’s designed to absorb minor changes in road texture and maintain energy efficiency. Besides DNA LOFT, Brooks also offers shoes with various shoe technology suited to each runners’ needs such as speed, energy and trail-appropriate.
You can shop for their products here.
3. ASICS
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Founded in Japan, ASICS is a popular brand among athletes for sports shoes. Through their scientific approach and research, ASICS have created innovative sports technologies for their comfortable and performance-enhancing footwear such as their core GEL cushioning system, which reduces impact and increases shock absorption for both the rearfoot and forefoot, and Flytefoam, which allows for lightweight shoes without comprising on cushioning.
You can shop for their products here.
4. Birkenstock
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If you’re looking for a pair of comfortable, supportive sandals or flip flops, Birkenstock is a good brand to go for. At the heart of every Birkenstock design is the legendary footbed, which are anatomically-shaped inner soles with special support elements like deep heel cups to provide cushioning for the heel, as well as longitudinal and transverse arch support to give stability and alignment for the feet.
You can shop for their products here.
5. Clarks
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One of the most iconic and long-standing shoe brands, Clarks’ shoes are adapted using various shoe technology to adapt to your footwear needs. For example, they have Contoured Comfort and Cushion Plus shoes that offer superb support for your feet, reducing strain and impact. They also have the world’s leading open-cell foam technology, Ortholite, which delivers long-lasting cushioning, breathability and unparalleled comfort.
You can shop for their products here.
