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What is your best walking shoe recommendation for back pain?

Posted by longhorn1 @longhorn1, Jun 1, 2024

Does anyone have a recommendation for a walking shoe with excellent arch support that helps to alleviate back pain? Most of the ones I’ve seen are in excess of $100 which is more than I want to spend.

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coachdavid | @coachdavid | Feb 11 6:50am

I love my Hokas & Keen's. They have wide toe box & comfortable fit. Go to a shoe shop that measures both feet & knows their product.

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markl33 | @markl33 | Feb 11 10:07pm

I have tried several over the years and Hoka seems to work the best for me. They are a little expensive but worth it.

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Gregda | @gregda | Feb 12 11:53am

My Orthopedist, DO; and I, recommend the brand : Brooks Shoes... better supported arches, higher laces that support (strengthen?) the ankle that helps the. foot and lower leg 'operate?' better... AND they're very comfortable !

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sstopalian | @sstopalian | Feb 13 6:39am

Take a look at Orthofeet online. I wore a pair walking all over Rome on the cobblestone uneven streets with spinal stenosis and post sciatica. They were great. This company let's you wear there shoe I beleive for 9o days to see if they work for you. Can be sent back a credited . Customer service is great. My shoes are Stroll. Just ordered Relay sneakers, Take a look at the site.

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ikcooley | @ikcooley | Feb 13 4:00pm
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@sstopalian

Take a look at Orthofeet online. I wore a pair walking all over Rome on the cobblestone uneven streets with spinal stenosis and post sciatica. They were great. This company let's you wear there shoe I beleive for 9o days to see if they work for you. Can be sent back a credited . Customer service is great. My shoes are Stroll. Just ordered Relay sneakers, Take a look at the site.

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What is meant by post sciatica?

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sstopalian | @sstopalian | Feb 13 5:10pm

I no longer have sciatica. I had very good physical therapy which helped both to decompress my spine, helpful stretches and between my physical therapist and personal trainer, I have been able to develop good core strength and muscle bracing around my lower spine and back. Sciatica in my case was the result of spinal stenosis and facet joint arthritis.

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