What is your best walking shoe recommendation for back pain?

@longhorn1 I get a lot of sturdy shoes from catfootwear.com. They have some on sale now. I like the Intruder shoe . They are very sturdy with good gripping soles.

The best support is getting custom made orthotics from a podiatrist and putting those in sturdy shoes, but that will be expensive. Even without adding orthotics, I find that the arch support is pretty good in Cat shoes. Caterpillar got into making shoes for safety for their workers building construction equipment. I also have some of their work boots for ankle support and toe protection. I had a bad ankle fracture 4 years ago and supportive boots help.

The pain clinic doctor told me a lot of her patients buy the Hey Dudes shoes...they are reasonable. Also, the Hoka shoe....this one is very expensive.

I bought orthotics (I think they were called powerstep....if you order on Amazon, you may be able to return them if they do not fit) from my podiatrist and put them in a good pair of tennis shoes and they really helped.

Praying for relief for you!

I've had an L-5 discectomy, thirty years ago, & lumbar sacral fusion in May of 2023. I wear orthotics in either Hoka or Keen.

More expensive than less supportive shoes & worth every penny to my spine. ☮️

In my opinion, Rockport shoes are very comfortable and supportive. You might be interested in their ProWalker line. I don't think they have retail stores anymore, but all are available on their website for $80 or less online.

I recommend looking into shoes from brands like Asics, Brooks, or New Balance, which offer good arch support at a more affordable price point (usually under $100). You could also check out Skechers, which has options with memory foam insoles that provide comfort and support for back pain relief. Make sure to look for models labeled as "arch support" or "orthopedic" to ensure you get the best support for your needs.
Also check my site: backpainshoes.com

I've had back problems for35 years. Hoka Bondi 8 are on sale now and they're the only shoes I can wear. Get 1/2 size larger..register for free shipping. On sale now for about $132

I find Skechers' memory foam to be too flimsy to offer much support, especially in the context of back pain. Would not recommend.

I have Radiculopathy/ sciatica in my right leg due to an extruded disc pressing on the root nerves. Does anyone have a shoe recommendations that has eased their discomfort. It is especially painful when walking on hard surfaces like cement, tile, or tar.

Orthofeet Shoes. I had 3 Back Surgeries and I can walk a long time without Back and Foot Pain.

I have back issues and I found Hoka Clifton’s too soft/giving. They were allowing my foot to roll outward, which caused hip issues also. I went to a store that specializes in just shoes. They actually measure your feet, (imagine) and they do have a computer interface that lets them see your arch etc snd they explain the readout to you. Then based on that, they recommend different athletic/walking shoes for you to try. They had many many brands. I did try 3-4 pairs and they tie them up for you and check how they fit on your foot. All that said to tell you that I decided on Hoka Stinson 7 as the shoe and I’ve had these for several months and love them. They hold my foot in proper position and have somewhat of an aggressive sole for stability walking and hiking.