Best Shoes For Arthritis & Joint Pain

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What are the best shoes for rheumatoid arthritis?
What brand name shoes are recommended for people with arthritis?
What are the best shoe options for arthritis?
Sole Bliss customers with arthritis

If you have any questions about finding the best shoes for your feet, please contact our Customer Care team who are highly knowledgeable and here to help!

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+44 (0) 1923 227400

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What are the best shoes for rheumatoid arthritis?
What brand name shoes are recommended for people with arthritis?
What are the best shoe options for arthritis?
Sole Bliss customers with arthritis

If you have any questions about finding the best shoes for your feet, please contact our Customer Care team who are highly knowledgeable and here to help!

Email Us:

customercare@solebliss.com

Call Us:

+44 (0) 1923 227400

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm UK time.

get in TOUCH

Starlight: Pale Taupe & Suede - Best Shoes for Arthritis

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What are the best shoes for rheumatoid arthritis?

If you suffer with arthritis, you may be searching everywhere for the best shoes for arthritis or the best shoes for joint pain.

Arthritis and joint pain in the feet affect 1 in 6 people over the age of 50 and finding comfortable shoes for these conditions can be hard. Whether you have osteoarthritis (OA) or an inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), we are going to tell you what to look for in shoes for arthritis and show you some of the best options for arthritis shoes.

At Sole Bliss, we have consulted with over 100 podiatrists, including leading podiatrist Dr Brad Schaeffer, to provide the best advice on finding the best shoes for arthritis and joint pain. Here are our podiatrists' top tips:

Look for wide width arthritis shoes
Wear shoes with a wide toe-box
Stick to a lower heel
Look for arthritis shoes with underfoot cushioning and support
Wear shoes with soft uppers
Avoid laces

Explore Our Best Shoes for Arthritis & Joint Pain

Swirl: Denim Suede

£189

+ 7 More

Hero-Stripe: White Leather & Multi Pastel Shoes Sole Bliss

Hero-Stripe: White Leather & Multi Pastel

£189

+ 3 More

Ronnie: Gold Leather

£199

+ 2 More

Luna: Black Leather & Patent Shoes Sole Bliss

Lola: Sunflower Suede

£149

+ 5 More

Brooke: Pale Taupe Leather Shoes Sole Bliss

Brooke: White Leather

£159

1. Look for wide width arthritis shoes

The best shoes for arthritis tend to be wide fit shoes. Wide feet shoes for arthritis give your feet more wiggle room without being too long and slipping or rubbing.

It is important that your shoe shape matches your foot shape, as a narrow shoe can put pressure on a foot which is already very tender. Women with arthritis often suffer from foot conditions like bunions, hammer toes and deformed joints. The best arthritis shoes will take these conditions into consideration too.

2. Wear shoes with a wide toe-box

The toe-box is the area at the front of the shoe. This needs to be wide in order to minimise the pressure points on tender arthritic feet. Shoes with a wide toe-box afford maximum toe movement and protect bunions, hammer toes and other foot conditions which accompany arthritis. That’s why you always need to look for wide feet shoes for arthritis.

3. Stick to a lower heel

The best shoes for arthritis tend not to be high heels. Most shoes for this kind of joint plan are flat. That is not to say you have to stick to flat walking shoes for arthritis. There are heels for arthritis out there, but we would recommend sticking to a lower heel.

High heels put unnecessary pressure on the soles and the balls of the feet, which can lead to very painful foot conditions. Low heels for arthritis will have a wide toe-box and plenty of support and cushioning which soothes the pain of arthritic feet. We also recommend heels with a platform to help you handle the height.

You can browse our full collection of low heels for arthritis here.

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4. Look for arthritis shoes with underfoot cushioning and support

When you are shopping for shoes for joint pain and shoes for arthritis, it is not just the width which you need to consider. Think about what is underneath your feet.

The best shoes for arthritis have very soft underfoot cushioning to protect your sensitive soles. Shock absorption is a must in order to reduce the strain on the already fragile cartilage.

All Sole Bliss shoes feature luxuriously padded underfoot cushioning which soothes the pain of arthritis and joint problems. Our collection of shoes for arthritis and joint pain has supportive shock absorption and arch support to provide further protection from heel pain and discomfort.

5. Wear shoes with soft uppers

The best shoes for arthritis are crafted with soft and flexible uppers. We would recommend looking for shoes made from soft leather which is high-quality, long-lasting, soft and supportive.

A rigid material will cause pain to tender arthritic feet and can reduce mobility.

All Sole Bliss shoes are handcrafted from luxuriously soft leathers and have leather uppers and lining. These materials provide a pressure-free fit for women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA).

6. Avoid laces

The best shoes for arthritis generally are not lace-up shoes. If you have arthritic feet, you may have joint pain in your hands and fingers, so it is best to look for shoes which do not require fussing with your hands. Instead of laces, look for slip-on shoes or zippers which can provide the same comfortable fit.

Our Miracle Trainers are perfect because you simply use the zip to take them on and off. Yes, they have laces to help you find the perfect fit. But once you have tied them once, you will never need to tie them again!

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What brand name shoes are recommended for people with arthritis?

Sole Bliss is the best brand for arthritis shoes. Sole Bliss offers stylish options for women with arthritis, from boots to ballet flats, heels to trainers.

We have a large range of orthotics shoes in our wide fit collection which are suitable for anyone with arthritis and joint pain. We recommend wearing flat shoes or low heeled shoes.

If you are looking for walking shoes for arthritis, we would recommend our Miracle Trainers. These specialist walking shoes for arthritis provide the support needed for your joint pain. Our Miracle Trainers are wide fit and perfect for those walks where you need that extra support for arthritis and joint pain.

If you have any questions about finding suitable shoes for your arthritis, please feel free to contact our friendly and knowledgeable Customer Care Team who are experts in this field. (Email: info@solebliss.com or Tel: +44 1923 227 400)

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What are the best shoe options for arthritis?

At Sole Bliss, we understand how important it is to find the right shoes for arthritis and joint pain. The best shoes for arthritis can reduce or eliminate foot pain, which has a huge impact on the body’s function and mobility. This will help and allow you to walk more easily and soothe arthritic pain.

These are some of our best shoe options for arthritis:

Explore Our Best Shoes for Arthritis & Joint Pain

Swirl: Denim Suede

£189

+ 7 More

Hero-Stripe: White Leather & Multi Pastel

£189

+ 3 More

Ronnie: Gold Leather

£199

+ 2 More

Lola: Sunflower Suede

£149

+ 5 More

Brooke: White Leather

£159

Sole Bliss customers with arthritis

For those struggling to find shoes for arthritis and joint pain, discovering the right product is a game-changer for comfort and relief. Sole Bliss shoes are tailored to tackle the challenges linked to foot conditions like arthritis offering a deep and wide toe box to prevent toe cramping, and triple layer cushioning to cushion and comfort sensitive soles.

Rather than just taking our word for it, please see this arthritis customer review who shares a first hand experience, showcasing the transformative impact of Sole Bliss shoes. This review validates its effectiveness and serves as a trusted reference for others seeking similar relief.

"I am thrilled with my sandals from Sole Bliss. I have a bunion and bad arthritis in my foot so need good arch support. I find it really difficult to find shoes that look great but are supportive and leave me pain free. My bronze sandals not only look great but are so comfortable. I can wear them all day without any pain the next day" – Amanda

https://reviews.io/company-review/store/sole-bliss/19577615

Author

Lisa Kay

When it comes to comfort, Lisa Kay knows it all! Lisa has been a Shoe Designer for over 20 years. She has used her own experience dealing with bunions to create Sole Bliss - the shoe brand dedicated to women with bunions, wide feet and sensitive soles. Lisa has worked with Italian and Spanish artisans and the world’s leading podiatrists to create the best shoes for women with bunions and wide feet. Every pair of Sole Bliss shoes contains an award-winning, podiatrist-approved Comfort Technology.

Contributor

Dr Brad Schaeffer

Dr Brad Schaeffer is a Certified Foot Surgeon with the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He trained at Hoboken University Medical Center with a 3 Year Comprehensive Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgical Residency.

After residency, Dr Schaeffer has continued training and crafting his skillset in cutting edge surgical techniques and regenerative medicine.

Dr Schaeffer was also discovered for the hit TV show, My Feet Are Killing Me. He is known for bringing his eye of aesthetic medicine and attention to detail to every patient that he treats.