You have flat feet and cannot find the pair of women’s basketball shoes or orthotics which would be perfect for you. There are companies and brands out there that make basketball shoes and basketball orthotics geared for people with flat feet. First a word of warning, if you are looking for the latest Derrick Rose or LeBron James shoe, generally those are not made and created with players who have flat feet in mind. What you are looking for is a shoe and/or orthotic that can tolerate your flat foot structure. There is nothing pathological about having a flat foot. In fact many flat foot sufferers can wear whatever basketball shoe they want without any problems. To those people I say go for it. This article is for people who have trouble identifying the shoe or orthotic that will allow them to play and participate in basketball while having flat feet. What you are not looking for is a basketball shoe or orthotic with a high arch. High arches in a shoe will just make your problem worse. No orthotic or shoe is going to give you an arch. You want a basketball shoe and orthotic that accommodates your deformity not that tries to correct it. So without further ado, the list of the best basketball shoes and orthotic for players and people with flat feet:
First we will go over orthotics or shoe inserts, I think these are better to start off with as opposed to shoes. By purchasing a basketball orthotic you will have more freedom as to the shoes you will select. Most basketball shoes will accommodate an orthotic, so this will increase your choices.
10 second Flatfoot sport insoles– These orthotics are specifically made for the basketball player or sport athlete who suffers from low arches or flatfeet. They have an anti blister top cover, and the heel cup helps resist the pronation forces that can accentuate a flat foot deformity. It also has a PVC foam that will not break down and will be longer lasting them some other cheaper material.
Pedag Pro-Active XCO Extra Cushioning Arch Supports– These orthotics are full length-ed orthotics specifically designed for sporting activity. These orthotics also have a metatarsal bar which will help with forefoot discomfort brought about by flatfeet. There have a shock absorbent heel and are an elite orthotic for any player participating in a high impact sports such as basketball.
Best Basketball Shoes for Women with flat feet:
Adidas Women’s Pro Model Zero W Basketball Shoe- This shoe has characteristics for the female basketball player with flat feet in mind. This shoe features EVA molded mid sole cushoins to help support your feet as well as absorb some of the shock for your feet.
Womens Nike Hyperfuse- Normally, Nike does not rate high but this shoe offers the stability that someone with flat feet would look for in a sneaker.