{"id":3460,"date":"2023-05-10T13:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/best-running-shoes-for-achilles-tendonitis\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T13:37:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:37:26","slug":"best-running-shoes-for-achilles-tendonitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3460","title":{"rendered":"Best Running Shoes for Achilles Tendonitis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">A<\/span>chilles tendonitis is about as comfortable as running into an ex in a shoe store. Marked by deep pain along the back of the heel, this condition happens when the Achilles tendon (which connects your calf muscles to your heel bone) becomes swollen and inflamed, says podiatrist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solepodiatrynyc.com\/bio\/dr-brad-schaeffer.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.solepodiatrynyc.com\/bio\/dr-brad-schaeffer.cfm\">Brad Schaeffer, DPM<\/a>, foot surgeon at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralparksole.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.centralparksole.com\/\"> Central Park SOLE<\/a> and star of TLC\u2019s \u201cMy Feet Are Killing Me.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s most common in runners who very suddenly increase the intensity or duration of their runs,\u201d he says.<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling this pain, know that you\u2019re not alone: Achilles tendonitis affects a whopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2002\/0501\/p1805.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2002\/0501\/p1805.html\">10 percent <\/a>of runners each year. Luckily, with proper footwear and a sound training plan, it\u2019s both preventable and treatable.<\/p>\n<h2>What causes Achilles tendonitis?<\/h2>\n<p>At its most distilled, Achilles tendonitis is essentially an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/overuse-injuries\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/overuse-injuries\/\">overuse injury<\/a>. The tendon gets inflamed when the band repeatedly endures strain, says Dr. Schaeffer. The fact is, the Achilles tendon gets used <em>anytime<\/em> you walk, jump, run, or, you know, use your feet and legs to move about the world. The impact placed on the tendon, however, is greatest when running (which is why runners are especially prone to Achilles tendonitis).<\/p>\n<p>But much as the connective tissues in the body can be trained and strengthened through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/progressive-overload\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/progressive-overload\/\">progressive overload<\/a>, so can the Achilles tendon. Most often, the Achilles gets inflamed when someone runs faster or longer than their previous training can support, says Dr. Schaeffer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hill-sprint-workouts\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/hill-sprint-workouts\/\">Hill running<\/a>, running on hard or uneven surfaces, and wearing poorly-designed running shoes can also increase the risk of Achilles tendonitis, per <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2665426\/#:~:text=Training%20errors%20are%20frequently%20responsible,wearing%20poorly%20designed%20running%20shoes.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/2665426\/#:~:text=Training%20errors%20are%20frequently%20responsible,wearing%20poorly%20designed%20running%20shoes.\">research<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis\/\" current-title=\"These Are the Best Sneakers To Wear if You Have Achilles Tendonitis, According to Podiatrists\" current-image=\"GettyImages-best-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-08\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>You can prevent Achilles tendonitis by training intentionally<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to prevent Achilles tendonitis is by training with longevity in mind. To tweak the now-trite idiom, that means running as if you\u2019re training for a marathon (life!) rather than a 5K (the immediate future). A run coach can help you devise a running plan that takes your current fitness level, age, goals, and Achilles health in mind.<\/p>\n<p>If a run coach isn&#8217;t within your budget, or you want to take a stab at programming for yourself, keep the 10 percent rule in mind. &#8220;During your runs, you want to build your mileage slowly,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/provider.kareo.com\/dr-cameron-yuen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/provider.kareo.com\/dr-cameron-yuen\">Cameron Yuen, DPT<\/a>, a doctor of physical therapy at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bespoketreatments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.bespoketreatments.com\/\">Bespoke Treatments<\/a> in New York City <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-avoid-running-injuries\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-avoid-running-injuries\/\">previously told<\/a> Well+Good. A good rule of thumb is to aim to increase your mileage by no more than 10 percent week over week, he says. If you&#8217;re currently running 10 miles per week, for instance, next week try logging 11. More than that and you risk overuse injuries.<\/p>\n<h2>Your footwear can help you prevent (and recover from) Achilles tendonitis, too<\/h2>\n<p>The shoes you wear while exercising can truly make a difference, and help you avoid Achilles tendonitis, says Dr. Schaeffer. Broadly speaking, \u201cyou want a shoe that provides a good balance of cushioning, arch support, and heel support to help reduce tension in the Achilles tendon,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Here are seven shoes podiatrists recommend for Achilles tendonitis.<\/p>\n<div class=\"theme-main-2020\">\n<div class=\"wg-inline-shopable\">\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Asics+Gel+Nimbus+25\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.asics.com%252Fus%252Fen-us%252Fgel-nimbus-25%252Fp%252FANA_1012B356-021.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.asics.com\/us\/en-us\/gel-nimbus-25\/p\/ANA_1012B356-021.html\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-08-at-11.09.08-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.asics.com%252Fus%252Fen-us%252Fgel-nimbus-25%252Fp%252FANA_1012B356-021.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Asics+Gel+Nimbus+25\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.asics.com\/us\/en-us\/gel-nimbus-25\/p\/ANA_1012B356-021.html\"> <\/p>\n<p>Asics Gel Nimbus 25 \u2014 $160.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Hey runners, this one\u2019s for you. \u201cWith its excellent cushion system and great medial support, the Asics Gel Nimbus provides runners with Achilles stress much-needed reprieve while they stride,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/drdangeller.com\/meet-dr-geller-and-his-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drdangeller.com\/meet-dr-geller-and-his-team\/\">Dan Geller, DPM<\/a>, a sports podiatrist with <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fkanefootwear.com%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/kanefootwear.com\/\">Kane Footwear<\/a>. The 8 millimeter heel-to-toe drop also works to keep stress off the tender tendon, he adds. A bonus? The shoe doesn\u2019t prioritize cushion over fashion: All 13 colorways are cute AF.<\/p>\n<h3\/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Mizuno+Wave+Creation+20\" href=\"https:\/\/Mizuno Wave Creation 20\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/Mizuno Wave Creation 20\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-08-at-11.10.41-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/Mizuno Wave Creation 20\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Mizuno+Wave+Creation+20\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/Mizuno Wave Creation 20\"> <\/p>\n<p>Mizuno Wave Creation 20 \u2014 $170.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Taking lightweight to the next level, this true-to-size sneak has a carved out sole that increases bounce while decreasing heft. \u201cThis light and fast shoe provides the perfect amount of cushion on the heel to ease Achilles pain,\u201d says Dr. Geller. \u201cThe light, breathable material is also a bonus.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Brooks+Ghost+15\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.brooksrunning.com%252Fen_us%252Fghost-15-womens-cushioned-running-shoe%252F120380.html%253Fdwvar_120380_color%253D434&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.brooksrunning.com\/en_us\/ghost-15-womens-cushioned-running-shoe\/120380.html?dwvar_120380_color=434\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-08-at-11.17.40-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.brooksrunning.com%252Fen_us%252Fghost-15-womens-cushioned-running-shoe%252F120380.html%253Fdwvar_120380_color%253D434&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Brooks+Ghost+15\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.brooksrunning.com\/en_us\/ghost-15-womens-cushioned-running-shoe\/120380.html?dwvar_120380_color=434\"> <\/p>\n<p>Brooks Ghost 15 \u2014 $140.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/brooks-ghost-15\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/brooks-ghost-15\/\">Brooks Ghost 15<\/a> aren\u2019t <em>just<\/em> tried-and-true, celeb-approved (hey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/jennifer-garner-brooks-sneakers\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/jennifer-garner-brooks-sneakers\/\">Jennifer Garner!<\/a>) sneaks\u2014they\u2019re also Achilles tendon\u2013friendly. \u201cThey have a stable midsole, wide toe box, and 12 millimeter heel-to-toe drop that work together to alleviate stress and strain on the Achilles tendon,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footdoctorpodiatristnyc.com\/dr-mohammad-rimawi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.footdoctorpodiatristnyc.com\/dr-mohammad-rimawi\/\">Mohammad Rimawi, DMP,<\/a> board certified podiatrist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footdoctorpodiatristnyc.com\/dr-mohammad-rimawi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.footdoctorpodiatristnyc.com\/dr-mohammad-rimawi\/\">Manhattan Foot Specialists<\/a> in New York City. \u201cIt\u2019s a great shoe for everyday training as well as everyday life,\u201d he says. And with 27 color options, you\u2019re bound to find one or five that fit your fashion needs, too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Hoka+Bondi+8\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DvTvGS%2F1ZeSQ%26mid%3D43729%26u1%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hoka.com%252Fen%252Fus%252Fbondi%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.hoka.com\/en\/us\/bondi\/\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-08-at-11.20.09-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DvTvGS%2F1ZeSQ%26mid%3D43729%26u1%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.hoka.com%252Fen%252Fus%252Fbondi%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Hoka+Bondi+8\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.hoka.com\/en\/us\/bondi\/\"> <\/p>\n<p>Hoka Bondi 8 \u2014 $165.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>If you\u2019re a runner you\u2019ve probably heard that with each stride, it\u2019s best to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/proper-running-form-tips-asics\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/proper-running-form-tips-asics\/\"> strike the ground<\/a> with your midsole, then roll forward towards your toes. Well, \u201cthe structure of this sneaker is that of a rocker-type shoe\u201d which encourages that exact motion, says Dr. Rimawi. \u201cThis allows the foot to move more freely through its progression, which minimizes the load placed on the Achilles tendon, as well as the calf in general.\u201d Better form and reduced risk of Achilles tendonitis? Talk about a win-win.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Skechers+Women%27s+Max+Cushioning+Elite+Sneaker\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DvTvGS%2F1ZeSQ%26mid%3D45563%26u1%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.skechers.com%252Fskechers-max-cushioning-elite%252F17693.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.skechers.com\/skechers-max-cushioning-elite\/17693.html\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-08-at-11.21.34-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DvTvGS%2F1ZeSQ%26mid%3D45563%26u1%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.skechers.com%252Fskechers-max-cushioning-elite%252F17693.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Skechers+Women%27s+Max+Cushioning+Elite+Sneaker\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.skechers.com\/skechers-max-cushioning-elite\/17693.html\"> <\/p>\n<p>Skechers Women&#8217;s Max Cushioning Elite Sneaker \u2014 $105.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Ever since the big chunky shoe came back into fashion, so too have Sketchers sneakers. Thankfully, with models like the Max Cushioning Elite Sneaker, it\u2019s a fad folks prone to Achilles tendonitis\u2014as well as those on a budget\u2014can happily partake in. \u201cThis is an ideal option for someone with Achilles tendonitis because it has a cushioned midsole and soft textile upper to help provide comfort and support,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/ankleandfootcenters.com\/dr-alvarez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ankleandfootcenters.com\/dr-alvarez\/\">Gregory Alvarez, DPM, FACFAS<\/a>, podiatrist at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ankleandfootcenters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/ankleandfootcenters.com\/\">Ankle &amp; Foot Centers of America<\/a>. \u201cIt also has a padded heel collar and integrated toe guard, which create additional protection for your Achilles when you\u2019re on the move.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"New+Balance+1540V3+Running+Shoe\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.newbalance.com%252Fpd%252F1540v3%252FW1540V3-20187.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.newbalance.com\/pd\/1540v3\/W1540V3-20187.html\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-08-at-11.23.01-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.newbalance.com%252Fpd%252F1540v3%252FW1540V3-20187.html&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"New+Balance+1540V3+Running+Shoe\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.newbalance.com\/pd\/1540v3\/W1540V3-20187.html\"> <\/p>\n<p>New Balance 1540V3 Running Shoe \u2014 $179.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>This sneak comes in two colors: gray and\u2026 a slightly darker gray. But what it lacks in color it makes up for in comfort. \u201cIt provides amazing cushioning in the heel, as well as superior stability, thanks to its high-tech midsole,\u201d says Dr. Alvarez. \u201cAdditionally, this shoe has a breathable mesh upper, making it comfortable and lightweight even during warm months,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"pb-[20px] sm:pb-[35px] sm:flex justify-between\">\n<div class=\"w-full\">\n<figure class=\"block w-full wg-inline-shopable__figure p-0 m-0 mb-[25px]\"> <a data-vars-event=\"product image\" data-vars-info=\"Kane+Revive\" href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fkanefootwear.com%252Fproducts%252Frevive-white-pacific-speckle&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/kanefootwear.com\/products\/revive-white-pacific-speckle\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2023-05-08-at-11.25.51-AM_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\" class=\"block w-full no-pin\" alt=\"\"\/> <\/a><figcaption class=\"text-center text-caption--article text-gray-light block mt-[10px]\"\/> <\/figure>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fkanefootwear.com%252Fproducts%252Frevive-white-pacific-speckle&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" class=\"wg-inline-shopable__subtitle-link\" data-vars-event=\"product name\" data-vars-info=\"Kane+Revive\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/kanefootwear.com\/products\/revive-white-pacific-speckle\"> <\/p>\n<p>Kane Revive \u2014 $75.00<\/p>\n<p> <\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-big mb-[5px] wg-inline-shopable__content mt-[10px]\">\n<p>Okay, okay, this may not be a <em>sneaker<\/em>, but it\u2019s a damn good adventure shoe for anyone with Achilles pain, according to Dr. Geller. Made from a fancy-schmancy material dubbed RestoreFoam\u2122, the Kane Revive is breathable, quick-drying, and sport-friendly. \u201cThe proprietary blend [of materials] offer both structure and support, and provide an excellent cushion,\u201d he says. \u201cThe 10 millimeter heel-to-toe offset is the perfect position for the foot to ease tension off the Achilles.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Other (low-cost) ways to treat and prevent Achilles tendonitis<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t want to drop dough on another pair of sneakers? You can also customize your current footwear to become more Achilles-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>A heel lift is a shoe insert that goes under your heel to provide, as the name suggests, a lil lift. Commonly used to offset the negative effects of tight calf muscles, Achilles tendons, or ankles, Dr. Schaeffer says that a small heel lift can help decrease the tension on the delicate tendon. \u201cTypically, a five millimeter heel lift is adequate for easing tension,\u201d says Dr. Geller.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to add in an insole, which is a shoe insert that supports your entire foot. \u201cThe right insole can transform what sneaker you already have into one that has impact-absorbing cushioning, a shock absorbing heel, and flexible arch support,\u201d says Dr. Schaeffer. <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSSY-1059233%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.drscholls.com%252Fp%252Frecovery%252Fprevent-pain-insoles-1-pair-trim-to-fit%252F&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.drscholls.com\/p\/recovery\/prevent-pain-insoles-1-pair-trim-to-fit\/\">Dr. Scholl\u2019s Prevent Pain Protective Insole<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSuperfeet-Flexible-Inserts-Athletic-Running%2Fdp%2FB09D8H563G%2Fref%3Dsr_1_5%3Fhvadid%3D558594923990%26amp%253Bhvdev%3Dc%26amp%253Bhvlocphy%3D9003234%26amp%253Bhvnetw%3Dg%26amp%253Bhvqmt%3De%26amp%253Bhvrand%3D6634596584048704165%26amp%253Bhvtargid%3Dkwd-1457860886768%26amp%253Bhydadcr%3D28146_11853450%26amp%253Bkeywords%3Dsuperfeet%2Badapt%2Brun%2Binsoles%26amp%253Bqid%3D1683291293%26amp%253Bsr%3D8-5%26tag%3Dwgtrx1001-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fbest-running-shoes-achilles-tendonitis%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Superfeet-Flexible-Inserts-Athletic-Running\/dp\/B09D8H563G\/ref=sr_1_5?hvadid=558594923990&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9003234&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=6634596584048704165&amp;hvtargid=kwd-1457860886768&amp;hydadcr=28146_11853450&amp;keywords=superfeet+adapt+run+insoles&amp;qid=1683291293&amp;sr=8-5\">SuperFeet Adapt Run Insoles<\/a> are both good options.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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