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Running Shoes for Flat Feet: 15 Stability Picks for 2026
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items Flat feet or overpronation making your runs ache? These stability shoes come from RunRepeat's 2026 flat-feet and low-arch lab tests and Runner's World's stability guide. I may earn a small commission if you buy through these links.
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Daily trainers
Max cushion
Lightweight
Best value
Max cushion plus support
Wide flat feet
Daily trainers
Proven stability trainers for most flat-footed runners.
Best all-round daily trainer for flat feet, per RunRepeat, and Runner's World's best stability shoe overall. Runner's World notes the drop fell from 12 mm to 10 mm.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Saucony's mid-level stability trainer. RunRepeat's lab named it the best daily trainer for low arches, and Runner's World called it a stability shoe that actually earns the word versatile.
Saucony Guide 19
ASICS's flagship stability shoe, built on a wide base with FluidSupport. RunRepeat's lab gave it the best traction among flat-feet shoes, thanks to its Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber outsole.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
Max cushion
Plush stability for long runs and heavier mileage.
Saucony's max-stack stability shoe with CenterPath guidance. RunRepeat's lab named it the flat-feet shoe with the best shock absorption, which suits runners who want a cushioned, supportive ride on long miles.
Saucony Hurricane 26
Best plush stability shoe for long runs: Runner's World named it the best stability supertrainer, with one editor calling it just so good on long runs.
Nike Structure Plus
Puma's cushioned stability trainer. Runner's World named it the best stability daily trainer in its stability shoe guide, saying it rides more like a lively neutral shoe than a typical stability model.
Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2
Lightweight
Subtle guidance without the clunky feel, including a wide-fit option.
ASICS's lighter stability shoe. RunRepeat's lab named it the best lightweight running shoe for flat feet, citing solid footing and big impact protection for runners who want support without a heavy, clunky feel.
ASICS GT-2000 15
HOKA's low-key stability shoe with a wide midsole. RunRepeat named it the best lightweight shoe for low arches and overpronators, a suitable pick for runners wanting steady landings without a bulky feel.
HOKA Arahi 9
Topo's roomy stability trainer. RunRepeat named it the best low-arch running shoe for wide feet, citing spacious comfort and steady arch support, which makes it a fit for flat-footed runners needing extra room.
Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6
Best value
Durable stability for less.
Mizuno's stability trainer. Runner's World named it the best value stability shoe in its guide, and one tester said it lasts more miles than other shoes she has worn, which suits runners wanting durability.
Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
Nike's everyday stability trainer. Runner's World says it gives reliable but subtle support for overpronators and is relatively cheap for a premium trainer, making it a budget-friendlier option in its Nike roundup.
Nike Structure 26
Max cushion plus support
Plush, high-stack shoes that still guide a flat foot through each stride.
The plush Glycerin platform with GuideRails support, in narrow to extra-wide. Best Walking Feet names it the premium Brooks pick for flat feet, and Training Plan Blog notes reviewers found it dense, cushioned and structured.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
HOKA's most supportive trainer, with a full-length H-Frame. Best Walking Feet picks it for maximum stability, and Podiatrist Tested found it among the most torsionally stiff stability shoes in lab twist tests.
HOKA Gaviota 6
Wide flat feet
Roomy fits and wider widths that still give arch support.
A Fresh Foam X stability shoe sold up to 4E for men. Podiatrist Tested says it's one of the two to try first for wide flat feet, and Best Walking Feet names it its wide-foot pick.
New Balance 860v15
A neutral option for flat-footed runners who don't like guidance. Training Plan Blog includes it because flat feet don't always need a stability shoe, and it comes in narrow to extra-wide.
Brooks Ghost 18