The updated 2021 Shoe list is out! A few changes in the shoes on the list but more importantly we hope to have helped the list be more helpful in guiding you towards the best shoe for you. Just because a shoe is on the list doesn’t mean its the best shoe for you. There are certain shoes that we utilize in the clinic for certain things. If you’ve struggled to find the right shoe or just tried every shoe on the list without any guidance, we hope this update helps you out.
Remember we look at shoes differently as a rehabilitation tool with PRI science driving our decisions. We are not picking our shoes for this list as the best running shoe, or the best hiking shoe etc. As always objective testing by a PRI trained practitioner should ultimately tell you which shoe is the best, if possible. The qualities of shoes outlined in the list should also carry over to other types of shoes. Hopefully this education piece is helpful to guide your shoe shopping outside of “running/rehab shoes.”
Love your list! I have a 17yo daughter who was recommended to pick a shoe/sneaker from your list…she is a “17yo female” who is looking to fit in at school where athletic sneakers are not part of the dress code and does not want to ask for an exception bc she would stick out. Do you have any “regular” shoes you would recommend?
Thanks! There are so many casual shoe brands out there it is impossible to keep a list. There is a limited amount of running shoes so it is easier to keep track. On the back of the shoe list are guidelines that we look for in every shoe. I would recommend using those same guidelines to guide your shoe shopping for any type of shoe. Stable heel counter, no heel give, doesn’t collapse in the middle etc. Good luck and happy shopping!