Linda Sue Park is the author of the Newbery Medal book A Single Shard and bestseller A Long Walk to Water. She has written several acclaimed picture book texts. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family.
Running shoes are not a one-size-fits-all situation, but customizable shoes can cost up to $500 a pair. Here are the best shoes for men with low arches: Runners with low arches will enjoy the fluid motion and responsiveness of Reebok One Cushion running shoes.
NO - If you have high flexible arches, you don't need arch supports. Arch supports are helpful under certain conditions. YES - People who have flat feet benefit from arch supports. YES - People who suffer from Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) benefit from using arch supports temporarily while the fascia attachment heals. After the pain is gone, the arch supports should be removed to preserve natural motion of the foot.