Running shoes for low arches

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Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

90

Superb

$160 $90

Save 44%

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ASICS Gel Kayano 30

87

Great

$179

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ASICS GT 2000 11

89

Great

Any color

$140 $129

Save 8%

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Altra Provision 7

83

Good

$140

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Brooks Beast GTS 23

85

Good

$160 $150

Save 6%

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Altra Provision 6

86

Good

$140

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On Cloudflyer

89

Great

$160

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New Balance Fresh Foam 860 v12

87

Great

$130 $110

Save 15%

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

70

Bad

$170 $134

Save 21%

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Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
New

87

Great

$160 $70

Save 56%

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ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2

87

Great

$160 $120

Save 25%

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Adidas Solarboost 5

87

Great

$120 $100

Save 17%

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Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX

87

Great

$170

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Hoka Arahi 6

87

Great

$170

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ASICS GT 1000 11

85

Good

$109

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Hoka Gaviota 4

86

Good

$300

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Brooks Launch GTS 10

84

Good

$130

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ASICS GT 2000 10

89

Great

$299

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Hylo Axis
New

88

Great

$175

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Hoka Arahi 5

89

Great

$130

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Brooks Launch GTS 9

87

Great

$150

See on eBay
ASICS GT 1000 9

88

Great

$150

See on eBay
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS GT 1000 10

88

Great

Out of stock in all 43 shops
ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 3

84

Good

Out of stock in all 43 shops

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26 mm 41 mm
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92 SA - 151 SA

92 SA 151 SA
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0.3 mm - 6.5 mm

0.3 mm 6.5 mm
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18 mm - 35 mm

18 mm 35 mm
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7N 22N
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7.8 oz - 13.4 oz

7.8 oz 13.4 oz
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0.28 - 0.84

0.28 0.84
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Technology
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Lug depth
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2.8 mm - 2.9 mm

2.8 mm 2.9 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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1% - 77%

1% 77%
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- High (8)
23 mm - 35 mm

23 mm 35 mm

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For those who want something that would provide relief when running with their low arches, we've reviewed several shoes that might just be it for you. Our wide selection of running shoes for low arches includes easy and race-day pairs, shoes for narrow and extra-wide feet, and high-drop and low-drop ones. We've done the dirty work in the lab to show you everything you need to know about each pair, including how well they'll take care of your soles.