Fight Arthritis Pain in Style

FAQs

• What shoes are the best shoes for arthritis?

  Do you need the best shoes for rheumatoid arthritis or arthritis in the top of your foot? Perhaps you’re after the best shoes for arthritis in the big toe? Arthritis can affect many different joints, so the best shoes for your needs may vary. Look for shoes that offer plenty of room around the affected area, so wide-toe boxes for gout sufferers are a must! Forgiving materials with some stretch may also help spare sensitive spots.

  More generally speaking, arthritis of all kinds involves pain and swelling in your joints. This can make walking or standing even more painful. Flimsy flip-flops or shoes with a high heel put increased strain on joints that are already struggling. Look for shoes that cushion your body and support a natural gait. The best shoes for arthritis feet cushion and cup your heel as you walk, while offering support along your arch and plenty of room for sensitive toes.

• Can I use custom orthotics with KURU shoes?

  Due to the anatomical shape of the KURUSOLE, custom orthotics with a rounded heel fit best inside our shoes. If the underside of the custom orthotic (the part that sits on the footbed) is squared off, then it may not fit into our deep heel cup—which is rounded like your foot.

  That said, many of our customers tell us the KURUSOLE technology offers better support and stability than they expected, and that they don’t need to wear their custom orthotics with KURU shoes.

• Are your shoes considered orthopedic shoes?

  While our shoes are not currently considered orthopedic by a medical standard, we have received thousands of positive reviews from customers who say their KURU shoes with good arch support helped reduce or eliminate their pain—from plantar fasciitis to bunions.

  Each of our shoes feature a wide toe box, superior arch support, shock absorption, and patented heel technology, engineered for pain relief.