These sneakers have an extra gold star from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), so.
you know they’re supportive.
If theyre up to snuff, they can earn theAPMAs official Seal of Acceptance.
Think of it as a shortlist of shoes actually worth your time and attention.
We tapped Dr. Tumen and two other podiatrists fortheirrecommendations from said list of APMA-accepted shoes.
Find their suggestions below to make shoe shopping that much easier.
board-certified podiatrist atProgressive Foot Care
Instead, the brand must submit each sneaker for acceptance.
That said, podiatrists still think APMA-accepted sneakers are better for consumers.
The lightweight status makes them the perfect shoes to wear if youre on your feet all day.
One downside is that theyre a bit polarizing for their chunky, borderline orthopedic look.
Still, theyre comfy, which is all thatreallymatters.
Read the full review here.
The Ghost is very durable and is well designed to support long-distance runners especially, he adds.
Weighing in at 9.1 ounces, the Brooks Ghost 15 is among the lightest running shoes.
At just 8.4 ounces, theyre featherlight, so they wont weigh you down on those later miles.
board-certified podiatrist atProgressive Foot Care
Even more, theyre incredibly supportive and a bit stiffer than other options to give you long-lasting stability.
Bonus: Theyre made with 3 percent bio-based content thats better for the planet.
What was a little trickier to adjust to, though, was the texture of the soles themselves.
But once you do, youll feel like youre able to runfastbecause the shoe has awesome traction.
Its such a lightweight sneaker (it only weighs 7.3 ounces for women!)
that is somehow also the brands most cushioned shoe to date.
While I loved running in these shoes, theyre even better to walk in because theyre so lightweight.
I also hit the gym in them a couple of times.
I found that they worked just as well on the treadmill as they did on the road.
Theyre also good for arm and core workouts.
Enter, the Apollo Pro Trainer from Kinis, which is APMA-accepted for lifting.
Obviously, the price tag is nothing to sneeze at.
At almost $200, the Kinis Apollo Pro Trainer is the most expensive shoe on this list.
The one downside of this shoe is the sizing.
The website recommends sizing up if youre between half sizes.
you might also get it in a standard, which is essentially the medium size.
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