What are the best Sandals for High Arches? When you have high arches your feet will get sore easier than other foot types. High arches place a lot of stress on both the heel and the forefoot. Additionally, high arches do not provide as much shock absorption as other foot types. So what type of sandal are you looking for when you have a high arch?
One trait you do not need that you may think you need is a high arch insole. Remember, when you have a high arch your problem is not arch support, you have plenty of that. So why augment something you already have plenty of? When you have a high arch foot, you need shock absorption and stress reduction. How does one find that in a sandal? Generally you are looking at the properties of the midsole and the foot bed. You want them to be able to absorb stress. Below I have posted a couple example of Sandals that are ideal for people with High arches:
Spenco Yumi Sandals– Spenco is a company that actually has made their money manufacturing orthotics and their sandals tend to mirror their orthotics. These sandals use Spenco technology which creates a memory foam foot bed that contours and shapes to your foot and provide padding in the areas most at risk.
Keen Rose Sandal– This sandal has material called EVA in its footbed. What is EVA? It is the same material that is used in the manufacturing of orthotics and insoles. EVA will shape and contour to the shape of your foot and provide support for your foot at the most at risk areas. I highly recommend EVA as a footbed for people with high arches.
Birkenstock EVA Sandals– These might be the best sandals on the market for people with high arches. Made from EVA, this entire sandal will form and contour to the shape of your foot, making it a great choice for people with high arches.
TEVA Hurricane Sandals– TEVA again with the EVA. I hate to sound like a broken record. TEVA’s are another quality option for people with high arches. The Hurricane sandal specializes in stress reduction.