Best Shoes for Heel Spurs (Calcaneal Spurs)
Improve lifestyle, strengthen foot and calf muscles, and alleviate heel pain by wearing the best shoes for heel spurs which have excellent heel cushioning and arch support
Featured shoe: Brooks Bedlam 2
Heel spur (calcaneal spur) happens when calcium deposits build up at the bottom of your heel bone. This foot condition is similar to plantar fasciitis where heel pain is most intense after a prolonged rest especially in the morning. If you have heel spurs, your foot might not be able to bear your body weight completely because of the pain, thus, limiting your movement and ability to carry out your daily tasks.
People who are likely to get heel spurs are those with daily activities that apply constant stress to their feet. Weight gain and fallen arches, which lead to overpronation, can also contribute to heel spurs since the heel absorbs much of the impact during foot landing if you’re an overpronator.
While icing your heel is one way of getting an immediate relief, strengthening your foot and calf muscles through exercise should be one of your long-term goals if you want to get a chance to get rid of heel spurs because if your foot and calf muscles are strong, they will help take stress off your heel bone preventing calcium deposits from accumulating.
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What are the best shoes for heel spurs?
The best shoes for heel spurs have excellent heel cushioning that can subdue the pain at the bottom of your heel bone. These excellent shoes also give enough support on the arch tendon of the foot to help distribute your body weight evenly across the entire foot surface (not just the heel and forefoot) to soften the impact during foot landing until your foot pushes off to complete your step.
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Top 5 Running Shoes for Heel Spurs
Note: If your feet’s support type is neutral to underpronation (supination), your best shoes are neutral-cushioned shoes but if you have fallen arches or overpronation, your best shoes are stability or motion control shoes. Having the right shoes for heel spurs can also prevent plantar fasciitis and shin splints.
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Women’s Best Shoes for Heel Spurs
Here’s a list of the best shoes for heel spurs (in no particular order):
1. New Balance 990v5 Running Shoe
2. New Balance 940v4 Running Shoe
3. New Balance FF Vongo v4 (best mild stability shoe, RW)
4. New Balance 840v4 Running Shoe
5. New Balance FF Beacon v2 (best lightweight cushioning, RW)
6. New Balance FF 1080v10 Running Shoe
7. Brooks Ravenna 10 (best for controlling pronation, OUTSIDE)
8. Brooks Levitate 3 Running Shoe
9. Brooks Revel 3 (best bargain buy, RW)
10. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20 (best for long runs, RW)
The best New Balance walking shoes for heel spurs are:
The best New Balance running shoes for heel spurs have ENCAP PU ring (with EVA core) that enhances stability from midfoot through the heel, ABZORB Crash Pad that enhances motion control and stability in the heel, and ROLLBAR technology that prevents rearfoot movement and enhances smooth transition from heel-strike through toe-off which is great for overpronators.
11. Brooks Ariel ’18 Running Shoe
12. Brooks Glycerin 17 (plushest cushioning, RW)
13. Brooks Ghost 12 (editor’s choice, RW)
14. Brooks Addiction 14 Running Shoe
15. Brooks Bedlam 2 Running Shoe
16. Hoka One One Clifton 6 (best for everyday runs, RW)
17. Hoka One One Bondi 6 (most cushioned, RW)
18. Hoka One One Arahi 4 Running Shoe
19. Hoka One One Elevon (best for recovery days, RW)
20. Saucony Guide ISO 2 (best for long runs, RW)
Brooks’ best walking shoe for heel spurs is the Addiction Walker.
The best Brooks running shoes for heel spurs have BioMoGo DNA midsole that delivers long-lasting cushioning, Progressive Diagonal Rollbar that adds support and pronation control for overpronators, Heel Segmented Crash Pad that ensures smoother landings, Super DNA midsole that delivers maximum cushioning, and Deeper V-groove in the outsole that offers better release and smoother transitions.
The best Hoka running shoes for heel spurs have Meta-Rocker geometry that creates smoother transition from heel-strike through toe-off, Flat-Waisted Geometry that offers dynamic stability, Molded Ortholite footbed which delivers high-performance cushioning, and Arch-Lock Wings that are directly connected to the shoelaces for added midfoot support.
The best Saucony walking shoes for heel spurs is the Grid Omni Walker.
The best Saucony running shoes for heel spurs have Extended SRC Impact Zone technology that delivers smoother transitions, POWERGRID technology that provides more responsive ride, ISOFIT saddle that supplies structural support, EVERUN topsole that provides smoother landings in the heel and reduces pressure in the forefoot, and ISOFIT technology that creates a dynamic fit system.
21. Saucony Omni ISO 2 (best stability shoe, RW)
22. Saucony Kinvara 10 (best in class, Gear Institute)
23. ASICS GEL-Kayano 26 (best for stability, RW)
24. ASICS GT-2000 8 (best for marathon training, RW)
25. ASICS GT-1000 8 (best affordable stability shoe, RW)
26. ASICS GEL-Venture 7 Trail Runner
27. ASICS GEL-Exalt 4 Running Shoe
28. Altra Torin 4 Plush (Best for long runs, OUTSIDE)
29. Mizuno Wave Inspire 15 (best for heel strikers, RW)
30. Mizuno Wave Horizon 3 (best for stability, RW)
The best ASICS walking shoes for heel spurs is the GEL-Tech Walker Neo 4.
The best ASICS running shoes for heel spurs have Dual-density DuoMax Support System in the midsole that increases support and stability for overpronators, famous Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL Systems that reduce impact from heel-strike through toe-off, Guidance Trusstic System that increases gait efficiency, Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.) that enhances the foot’s natural gait, and FluidRide technology in the midsole that delivers superior energy return and cushioning.
The best Altra running shoes for heel spurs have FootShape toe box which allows the toes to relax and splay naturally, fully-cushioned Zero Drop platform – a famous technology that provides low-impact landing, and Ultralight A-bound EVA foam midsole which offers impact protection.
The best Mizuno running shoes for heel spurs have Redesigned Stability Wave Plate that provides softer cushioning and enhanced response, Articulated U4icX heel wedge that supplies greater cushioning, Fan Wave technology that provides structural guidance and shock absorption, and SmoothRide Engineering that promotes a great transition from heel-to-toe.
Men’s Best Shoes for Heel Spurs
Here’s a list of the best shoes for heel spurs (in no particular order):
1. New Balance 990v5 Running Shoe
2. New Balance 840v4 Running Shoe
3. New Balance FF Beacon v2 (best lightweight cushioning, RW)
4. New Balance FF Vongo v4 (best mild stability shoe, RW)
5. New Balance FF 1080v10 Running Shoe
6. New Balance 940v4 Running Shoe
7. Hoka One One Elevon (best for recovery days, RW)
8. Hoka One One Arahi 4 Running Shoe
9. Hoka One One Bondi 6 (most cushioned, RW)
10. Hoka One One Clifton 6 (best for everyday runs, RW)
The best New Balance walking shoes for heel spurs are:
The best New Balance running shoes for heel spurs have ENCAP PU ring (with EVA core) that enhances stability from midfoot through the heel, ABZORB Crash Pad that enhances motion control and stability in the heel, and ROLLBAR technology that prevents rearfoot movement and enhances smooth transition from heel-strike through toe-off which is great for overpronators.
The best Hoka running shoes for heel spurs have Meta-Rocker geometry that creates smoother transition from heel-strike through toe-off, Flat-Waisted Geometry that offers dynamic stability, Molded Ortholite footbed which delivers high-performance cushioning, and Arch-Lock Wings that are directly connected to the shoelaces for added midfoot support.
11. Brooks Beast ’18 Running Shoe
12. Brooks Glycerin 17 (plushest cushioning, RW)
13. Brooks Bedlam 2 Running Shoe
14. Brooks Ghost 12 (editor’s choice, RW)
15. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20 (best for long runs, RW)
16. Brooks Ravenna 10 (lightweight stability, RW)
17. Brooks Levitate 3 Running Shoe
18. Mizuno Wave Inspire 15 (best for heel strikers, RW)
19. Mizuno Wave Horizon 3 (best for stability, RW)
20. ASICS GEL-Kayano 26 (best for stability, RW)
The best Brooks walking shoes for heel spurs is the Addiction Walker 2.
The best Brooks running shoes for heel spurs have BioMoGo DNA midsole that delivers long-lasting cushioning, Progressive Diagonal Rollbar that adds support and pronation control for overpronators, Heel Segmented Crash Pad that ensures smoother landings, Super DNA midsole that delivers maximum cushioning, and Deeper V-groove in the outsole that offers better release and smoother transitions.
The best Mizuno running shoes for heel spurs have Redesigned Stability Wave Plate that provides softer cushioning and enhanced response, Articulated U4icX heel wedge that supplies greater cushioning, Fan Wave technology that provides structural guidance and shock absorption, and SmoothRide Engineering that promotes a great transition from heel-to-toe.
21. ASICS GT-2000 8 (best for marathon training, RW)
22. ASICS GT-1000 8 (best affordable stability shoe, RW)
23. ASICS GEL-Exalt 4 Running Shoe
24. ASICS GEL-Venture 7 Trail Runner
25. Altra Torin 4 Plush (Best for long runs, OUTSIDE)
26. Nike Air Zoom Winflo 6 (most affordable, RW)
27. Saucony Redeemer ISO 2 Running Shoe
28. Saucony Guide ISO 2 (best for long runs, RW)
29. Saucony Omni ISO 2 (best stability shoe, RW)
30. Saucony Kinvara 10 (best in class, Gear Institute)
The best ASICS walking shoes for heel spurs is the GEL-Tech Walker Neo 4.
The best ASICS running shoes for heel spurs have Dual-density DuoMax Support System in the midsole that increases support and stability for overpronators, famous Rearfoot and Forefoot GEL Systems that reduce impact from heel-strike through toe-off, Guidance Trusstic System that increases gait efficiency, Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.) that enhances the foot’s natural gait, and FluidRide technology in the midsole that delivers superior energy return and cushioning.
The best Altra running shoes for heel spurs have FootShape toe box which allows the toes to relax and splay naturally, fully-cushioned Zero Drop platform – a famous technology that provides low-impact landing, and Ultralight A-bound EVA foam midsole which offers impact protection.
The best Saucony walking shoes for heel spurs is the Grid Omni Walker.
The best Saucony running shoes for heel spurs have Extended SRC Impact Zone technology that delivers smoother transitions, POWERGRID technology that provides more responsive ride, ISOFIT saddle that supplies structural support, EVERUN topsole that provides smoother landings in the heel and reduces pressure in the forefoot, and ISOFIT technology that creates a dynamic fit system.
Best Shoe Inserts Heel Spurs
Here’s a list of the best heel spur insoles and inserts (in no particular order):
1. Sof Sole AIRR Orthotic
2. Superfeet Premium Black
3. Superfeet Premium Green
4. Sof Sole Plantar Fascia 3/4 Insole
5. Sof Sole Gel Arch
6. VIONIC Oh Gel Heel Device
7. Spenco Total Support Original
8. Spenco RX Full Length Orthotics
9. Powerstep Pinnacle Insole
10. SOLE Active Medium Insole
The best Superfeet insoles for heel spurs have maximum support, stability and shock absorption, as well as, extra deep cup which cradles your heel and provides comfortable support by aligning the bones of your foot to prevent heel pain and plantar fasciitis.
The best Spenco insoles for heel spurs have advanced arch support and deep heel cup which absorb shock and control pronation, as well as, extra cushioning under the ball of the foot which provides smoother transition.
The best Powerstep insoles for heel spurs have contoured heel cup which provides stability and effective relief for heel and arch pain.
The best SOLE insoles for heel spurs have heat and wear moldable feature which provides customized fit, cushioned support which cradles the plantar fascia, improves balance and natural foot alignment, and Polygiene odor control technology which helps create a healthy foot.
When it comes to orthopedic claims, most of these brands don’t state that their shoes are orthopedic (or they stay away from any orthopedic claim) so including their shoes in the list are only based on actual consumer reviews and testimonials. We hope that these shoes will work for you as well.
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March 17, 2019 @ 1:26 am
A neutral-cushioned shoe can also give sufficient support up to mild overpronation. So, if you overpronate slightly but is still very comfortable wearing a neutral shoe, you still have all the support you need to stay safe.