Johnson, the orthopedic surgeon I interviewed for this story, recommends walking shoes with a rocker sole, like the Hoka Clifton 9. “Depending on your foot type, a rocker bottom-type sole ...

The model-approved New Balance 990v6 sneakers also tick all the boxes that Dr. Wellens looks for in orthopedic shoes for women. Stability? Check. Support? You bet. Shock absorption? Yup!

“So if you weigh 200 pounds, your shoes are taking on 800 pounds in terms of force,” she adds. That makes wearing orthopedic shoes so much more important. Below, we talked to Dr. Canuso and ...

"Orthopedic shoes have features designed to provide relief to those ... deep heel cup, orthotic insole, rocker sole, and shock-absorbing platform. A thicker, ¾-inch platform offsets some of the heel ...