The Best Athletic Shoes for Women With High Arch

The Best Athletic Shoes for Women With High Arch

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Women with high arches in their feet need a protective, flexible, cushioned shoe to promote inward motion. In a high-arch foot, the plantar fascia---the tissue connecting the forefoot and heel--tends to be thin or worn out. This causes a lack of inward roll, also called underpronation. Well-cushioned athletic shoes help alleviate the resulting structural imbalance. Some of the best well-cushioned athletic shoes on the market are Asics Gel Nimbus, Adidas AdiStar Solution and Nike Air Pegasus.

Asics Gel Nimbus

This very popular athletic shoe provides excellent cushioning and stability for women with high arches. It is equipped with the gender-specific ASICS Impact Guidance Cushioning System, which enhances the foot's natural gait to help lessen the structural imbalance of high arches. The forefoot also has a top layer of cushioned platform to improve comfort.

Asics Gel Nimbus
(800) 678-9435
asicsamerica.com

Adidas AdiStar Solution

Adidas AdiStar is well-suited for athletes with normal to high arches looking for a durable shoe. The shoe features a Geofit technology to improve anatomical fit and comfort. It also has a Fitfoam midsole, which is a visco-elastic rebound foam meant to contour to the foot like a custom mold. It offers plenty of cushioning and support, along with a decoupled heel that reduces impact.

Adidas AdiStar Solution
(800) 448-1796
shopadidas.com

Nike Air Pegasus

This well-known athletic shoe is popular because of its superb cushioning and durability. It is well suited for the high-arched underpronated foot, as it is designed with a full-length air sole footbed unit to provide long-lasting cushioning. It also features a crash pad to provide ample shock absorption.

Nike Air Pegasus
(800) 806 6453
store.nike.com

Article Written By Rona Aquino

Rona Aquino began writing professionally in 2008. As an avid marathon runner and outdoor enthusiast, she writes on topics of running, fitness and outdoor recreation for various publications. Aquino holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and English from the University of Maryland College Park.

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