The Best Shoes for Knee Arthritis May Be Stiff, Stable and Cushioned Ones
People with knee arthritis were less likely to report pain and stiffness if they wore stable, supportive shoes, versus flat-soled, flexible ones.
Published Jan. 19, 2021Updated Jan. 20, 2021
Some experts recommend flat, flexible shoes for people with knee osteoarthritis, whereas others say stable, supportive shoes are better. Now a randomized trial has found that the latter a stiff and stable shoe with good cushioning is better than a supple and bendable one.
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the United States. According to one recent estimate, 14 million Americans suffer from the pain and stiffness of knee arthritis.