Comfortable, supportive footwear

Brooks Ghost 5 work for me. I have tried many, many different types of shoes and these work best for me.

I just purchased a Miko foot massager that is working wonders. It has Shiatsu + air pressure + vibration. It's remote controlled. He has PN and only recently diagnosed so I'm trying to figure out what I can do to help. Skechers has been one repeat purchase for sure that has helped. Hope this helps!😎

I found the brand Vionic a few years ago.
I have sandals and sneakers in different styles.
These are amazing for me and is now all I wear.

Saucony and Brooks are the brands that work for me. I'm 77 and female. This year (2024) Brooks offers a more supportive option and Saucony a more flexible option, in my local store that offers these and additional high-end brands. Really, it's a highly personal decision based on your individual situation but for me, if I try on a shoe and have to consider whether it's right or not, it's NOT. It has to feel right from the first step, no ifs, ands or buts. Expensive? You bet, but worth it if you can wear them pain-free. 🙂

#1. Birkenstock (got the soft footbed Arizona with the oiled leather straps, and did a gradual break in) . Always thought these would be too hard for my aching feet, now my feet love them, because they mold to your feet and give you support where your feet need it. Whenever I go out in other shoes, the minute I get home, I put these on.
Tied for #2. Orthofeet and HOKA: I got the Orthofeet Nira sneaker with the stretchy top and am shocked at how comfortable it is. Tie once, then step in and out like a Kizik. It has taken me a month to figure out which of the addition pieces the shoes come with to personalize them for each of my problem feet, but now that I have, I walk in them daily without pain. They let you try them, even outdoors, for 60 days, which is a big plus. The HOKA Bondi 8 is my other favorite sneaker, but the top is mesh, not stretchy, so I wear these when the weather is cooler and my feet don't swell as much. Both the Nira and the Bondi have excellent cushioning, feel stable, and are supportive.
If I were standing all day, I'd alternate between the Birkenstocks and one or both of my cushioned sneakers. Staying in the same shoes all day just doesn't work for me. My feet get tired and need a change.
#3. StriveUSA sandals. They make shoes also, but I have only tried the leather sandals and can stand and walk in them for extended periods. Company makes orthotic insoles and all their shoes have these built in.
I like going to a Happy Feet store because they really measure your feet and watch you walk in the shoes to check the fit, not just have a machine do it or just leave it up to you. Some New Balance stores are good for measuring.
In the past, I liked Brooks, but the shape of the toe box is now too narrow/pointed. I used to like New Balance, too, but in order to get the toe box wide enough, I need a wide width and then the NB mid and heel sections are too big. The Orthofeet and HOKAs give the toes room to spread out, but then seem to taper and hold the rest of the foot better.
Finn Comfort and Mephisto make beautifully cushioned and supportive sandals and Happy Feet sells these, the StriveUSA, and Aertrex also.
Please post and let us know what you try.

I just purchased custom insoles from Upstep.com. They send a mold which you stand in and send back to them. Then you wait. (That's the worst part.) It takes 29 BUSINESS days. They are made in Israel, so that is part of the lengthy turn-around. They guarantee you will be satisfied, or they will remake them or refund your money. In my case, they had to try THREE times, until they realized that I couldn't tolerate the hard sole. So they remade them completely in foam, and OMG, these are PERFECT!! Relief at last! Still working mine in, but this is the solution for me. I put them in some Brooks Ghost 5 shoes. Am ordering a couple more pairs for boots and another pair of shoes.

Skechers have really helped for a more comfortable walking experience.

Orthofeet sneakers with Dr, Sholls inserts have helped my feet quite a bit. I went to a Good Feet store about two years ago. I was not going to pay the outrageous price they wanted for one pair of shoes. Yes, they measured and watched me walk, but then they went in the back and came out with a premade sample that was supposed to be my perfect fit. No. And, the associates are not professional feet specialists. The young girl who helped me was recently out of college. Very little orthopedic expereince. I walked out with my unhappy feet.

I mentioned this before Fitville has several shoes that are made for wide feet, Too many styles to describe here.
The best part no shoes are more than $100 per pair, and most much less. I wear bi-lateral AFO's and have always hade trouble finding shoes until Fitville. (AFO........ankle foot orthotic)

I agree with the GoodFeet store. It was expensive and a quick sales job. Orthofeet hiking boot has been my go to for comfort. I garden and walk a dog that is hard to do without this ankle support and arch support. I wear them all day long. I got some slidders from them too but they are not quite as comfortable.