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Best walking shoes for flat feet

Flat feet usually need support that stops the arch collapsing, without a shoe so stiff it fights every step. RunRepeat measures both in the lab.

4 products ranked Updated

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25, the top pick in this guide

Brooks Running

Our rankings are built from published testing by named outlets, not from our own lab. We earn a commission when you buy through our links, and it never changes the order.

The short answer

  1. 1 Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 Best for most flat feet
  2. 2 Brooks Addiction Walker 2 Most support, and smart enough for work
  3. 3 Saucony Hurricane 26 Best cushioning
  4. 4 Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6 Best for flat and wide feet

Prices checked 14 September 2026. They move constantly — the retailer's own page is the authority.

1 Best for most flat feet

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

4.5 / 5

Our reading of RunRepeat — scored 86 (Great) and their best overall walking shoe for flat feet , 2026

Support that works without making the shoe rigid: Brooks's guide rails limit the inward roll that flat feet tend to, the platform is very wide, and in RunRepeat's bend test it still flexed more easily than an average walking shoe. That combination is why it is their overall pick. It is heavy, which you notice late in a long day on your feet. No price: Brooks served us no pricing.

Pros

  • Guide rails limit arch collapse
  • Very wide, stable platform
  • More flexible than average despite the support

Cons

  • 10.4 oz, heavy for a walking shoe
  • No verified price
Weight
10.4 oz (295 g), measured by RunRepeat
Where these findings come from
  • RunRepeat: 86, best overall; GuideRails reduce pronation and arch collapse; very wide platform at 117.7/100.7 mm; 7% more flexible than average in their bend test
  • RunRepeat: good shock absorption, 139 SA heel and 101 SA forefoot; heavy at 10.4 oz (295 g)
2 Most support, and smart enough for work

Brooks Addiction Walker 2

4.5 / 5

Our reading of RunRepeat — scored 85 (Great) and their best leather walking shoe for flat feet , 2026

The most supportive shoe here: its midfoot stiffness maxed out RunRepeat's scale, and a rollbar sits under the arch. The leather upper survived their abrasion test almost unmarked and passes with office clothes. The cost is weight and stiffness: at 13.7 oz it is much heavier than a trainer, and it needs breaking in. For people who stand all day and want maximum arch control, it is the one.

Pros

  • Maximum midfoot stiffness and arch support
  • Very durable leather
  • Looks acceptable with work clothes

Cons

  • 13.7 oz, very heavy
  • Stiff, needs breaking in
  • Not breathable, and less slip-resistant than claimed
Where these findings come from
  • RunRepeat: 85; midfoot stiffness scored the maximum 5/5; extended diagonal rollbar under the arch; all-leather upper barely marked by their Dremel test
  • RunRepeat: 13.7 oz (388 g), 39.6% heavier than the average walking shoe; stiff and needs breaking in; not breathable; not as slip-resistant as claimed
3 Best cushioning

Saucony Hurricane 26

4.5 / 5

Our reading of RunRepeat — scored 91 (Superb), the highest in the guide, and their best for shock absorption , 2026

The highest-scoring shoe in RunRepeat's guide and the softest landing, built as a stability running shoe that doubles for walking. Its platform is very broad, which steadies flat feet but can feel clumsy, and it is a little less stable than the Brooks. Choose it if your feet ache from impact more than from rolling in. No price: Saucony served us none.

Pros

  • Highest score in the guide, 91
  • Best shock absorption
  • Support without a rigid feel

Cons

  • Very broad, bulky underfoot
  • Expensive
  • Slightly less stable than the Brooks
Where these findings come from
  • RunRepeat: 91, the top score in the guide; best shock absorption; soft, bouncy new foam; supportive platform without excessive stiffness
  • RunRepeat: very broad midsole can feel bulky; price is a hurdle; slightly less stable than top rivals
4 Best for flat and wide feet

Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6

4.5 / 5

Our reading of RunRepeat — scored 82 (Great) and their best walking shoe for wide and flat feet , 2026

For feet that are flat and wide, which often go together: a foot-shaped toe box measured wider than average, with a support post around the heel that does not stiffen the shoe. It absorbs less impact than the others, and its lower drop is not for everyone. It also suits custom orthotics. No photograph or price: Topo's page served us an empty shell.

Pros

  • Wide toe box, measured
  • Support without stiffness
  • Good with custom orthotics

Cons

  • Low shock absorption
  • Low drop does not suit everyone
  • No photograph or verified price
Where these findings come from
  • RunRepeat: 82; maximum width 96.7 mm and toebox 80.3 mm, wider than average; medial post wraps the heel; 18% more flexible than average
  • RunRepeat: low shock absorption; 6.6 mm drop may not suit people who need more arch and calf support

A note before you buy

This guide is not medical advice. If flat feet cause you pain, a podiatrist can tell you whether you need a stability shoe, a neutral shoe with an orthotic, or something else. Many people with flexible flat feet have no problems at all.

What actually matters

Arch support that resists collapse. Look for a firmer foam or a support element under the inside of the midfoot.

Stability without stiffness. Too rigid and walking becomes tiring. RunRepeat's bend test is useful here: the best picks support the arch but still flex at the toes.

A firm heel counter, the cup at the back that holds the heel straight.

Width. Flat feet are often wide. A cramped shoe undoes any support.

A removable insole, so you can fit an orthotic.

Where this comes from

We do not test shoes. RunRepeat buys each pair, has flat-footed testers wear them, and then measures them in a lab: cutting the midsole in half, testing shock absorption and bend stiffness, and measuring platform width. The figures on each pick are theirs.

What we are leaving out

Hiking boots, which our wide-feet boot guide covers, and minimalist shoes with no support.

Where this comes from

We did not test these. These people did.

Every score on this page rests on the testing below. The ranking is ours; the measurements are not. How we research.

  • RunRepeat — Shoes bought and worn by flat-footed testers, then lab-tested: midsole cut in half, shock absorption measured, stiffness in a bend test, platform width by caliper, traction and durability. Updated September 2026. Not medical advice.

Questions people ask

Should people with flat feet always wear stability shoes?
Not always. Stability shoes help if your foot rolls inward a lot. Some flat-footed people are more comfortable in a cushioned neutral shoe. Comfort over a long walk is the best guide, and a specialist can assess your gait.
Are walking shoes different from running shoes?
Many of the best walking shoes for flat feet are stability running shoes, because they are designed to control the same inward roll. Dedicated walking shoes tend to be heavier and more durable, like the Addiction Walker.

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