What are the best shoes/sneakers for flat, wide, big feet?

Every time I go to buy sneakers I feel that the salespeople don't know what they are talking about so I need your help.





I have three painful conditions: a ganglion cyst on the top of my left foot sometimes, plantar fasciitis in both feet and neuropathy. I am finding it very hard to walk. Plus I have flat feet. I wear a pair of flat tennis shoes (low top pro keds) and believe it or not they are better than the tennis shoes with the arch (which cause me great pain). I have been to several podiatrists which were no help in providing me with decent orthotics. So I have pain sometimes which causes pain in other parts of my body (knees, ankles, hip joints). I need to find the right shoes for my feet. Does anyone know of a good shoe that could help?





FYI: I wear a size 11 wide (female) and have flat feet.





Thank you for your serious replies.

What are the best shoes/sneakers for flat, wide, big feet?
I wear a size 13EEEEE and my feet are also flat. The only shoe that I have found in a wide size that feels good are New Balance. Sorry that's the only information I can provide.
Reply:I hate running or even jogging...until i went to Roadrunnersports. this isn't a spam add, they fitted me for my shoes . they had me jog on a treadmill and walk on a pressure pad to measure all the stress in my foot when i walk.





i did pay alot for my shoes and socks(which makes a great deal of difference which people don't take into account) but i can jog longer and i do enjoy running now...don't just buy an expensive brand if its not the right shoe for you.





You really have to go and get fitted for your shoes.





I wear a size 13 wide and I'm flat footed and i wear orthodics.





if your really serious about jogging/running INVEST some money in some good running shoes and socks.....





hope this helps.
Reply:New Balance... the GOOD kind (you want model numbers in the 700-900 range, not the 400s). NOT the ones you get at Kohls. Expect to pay at least $80 for them. Go to a good shoe store (like one that sells diabetic shoes) and get fit for them. They should be able to fit you. Also, look for mens New Balance if you can't find wides in Women's sizes.





Here's a good shoe to look for: http://www.newbalance.com/fitness/walkin... Something like that comes in a wide in sizes up to 13. And buying the higher quality ones means they are all built at the same factory so they will ALWAYS be the same size. Try it out!



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