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Dr. Glenn Davison, owner of Advanced Podiatry in New York City and New Jersey and a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, emphasizes the importance of finding footwear that stabilizes the foot into the ideal neutral position, where weight is evenly distributed across the foot, for anyone with bunions. Boots with heels are generally a no-no, Davison adds. “A good corrective shoe will stabilize the foot,” he advises, suggesting looking for those that offer arch support, proper cushioning and a wide shoe fit and a roomy toe box. To avoid painful friction, stay away from boots that have straight or narrow toe beds. We love the Arctic Sport for their heavy insulation, extra-tall shaft, and secure-feeling weight, but they're also quite uncomfortable when you're just strolling around town on a warm fall day. Our feet began to sweat immediately when we wore them in temperatures above 40 degrees. While the tighter shaft keeps the warm air in, you'll have to reach down to put them on and take them off. For a more comfortable boot that's easy to pull on and off, take a look at the Bogs Classic Ultra High. The Arctic Sport boots are for you if you are out in truly inclement weather. If you are not, consider a more casual boot. Consider a heel: Wearing completely flat rain boots allows our foot to collapse, affecting our gait and posture, which can lead to a tremendous amount of stress placed not only on the foot but on the rest of the body like the knees and spine,” Dr. Cunha explains. “Our feet naturally pronate during the gait cycle; however, when we wear completely flat shoes, we pronate for a longer period of time, which then alters the biomechanics and distribution of pressure and weight across the foot. This imbalance may increase the progression of underlying foot deformities, such as bunions and hammertoes, and lead to painful conditions associated with excessive pronation, such as arch and heel pain, shin splints, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis.” Therefore Dr. Cunha suggests looking for a style with a little bit of lift — specifically, a heel that’s 0.75 inches tall or lower — is actually preferred. This low heel drop can relieve foot stress, especially for those with tendonitis. This editor is a huge fan of FitFlop’s offerings (in fact, its sneakers are the most comfortable non-athletic shoes I’ve ever-owned). For delicious underfoot support on rainy days, the brand has taken its biomechanically-engineered technology a step further in its WonderWelly boots. In practice, this looks like a contoured sole for even weight distribution, the brand’s honeycomb design placed in the heel to absorb impact and micro “springboards” in the forefoot to add bounce to your step. Essentially, you could explore a new city, spend your entire day at Disneyland or wear these on repeat during the work week without getting sore feet. While shoes are not going to fix knee pain, the right pair may help alleviate or at least avoid aggravating the pain by getting your foot into proper alignment, offering joint support, and diffusing pressure away from the knee, explains Dr. Mark Mendeszoon, a podiatrist and owner of Achilles Running Shop in Pennsylvania. “Just as folks may need eyeglasses to help accommodate with vision, properly selected shoes can accommodate particular foot problems,” Dr. Mendeszoon says. However, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all shoe for those suffering from knee pain. He recommends visiting a running store where someone can evaluate your specific pains and issues to find you a proper shoe and also taking into consideration any other foot or health conditions you have.

While we love many of the innovative aspects of these boots, we wish they could provide more support underfoot While I’ll admit that some of the brand’s styles can look a bit orthopedic, this sleek, lightweight boot isn’t one of them. Its roomy shaft and moderate hemline make for a cute, relaxed look when paired with jeans or leggings.

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One thing to note is that some customers say these feel tight up top on muscular calves. Others mention they run big in the foot area, so consider buying a half size down.

Mid-Calf Rain Boots: A mid-calf rain boot is a nice hybrid between a tall and ankle rain boot. They’re best for people who live in areas where dogging puddles is a bit difficult. The best part of this style of rain boot is that they’re versatile and pair wonderfully with so many different bottoms. The feet contain no big muscles to produce heat during exercise, just lots of fiddly tendons and ligaments

Close your eyes and imagine yourself wearing a rain boot. You're probably picturing something similar to the Baffin Enduro. With a height of 16.25 inches, the Enduro's rubber shaft and solidly lugged outsole will keep you warm and dry in even the wettest and worst conditions. Because of their large circumference, you can easily slip into and out of these boots, and their price-to-performance ratio is unbeatable. Nikki Chwatt is the Style Commerce Editor for Footwear News, writing and editing footwear trend stories for all seasons. Chwatt has recently updated this guide to women’s rain boots for the 2023 wet weather season.