Best Active Shoes with Arch Support
Whether you need agility for your next hike or cushion to stand on your feet all day, KURU shoes offer superior arch support, ergonomic heel protection, and shock-absorbing foams to keep you moving, standing, walking, working, playing…all with lasting comfort.
To equip you for your active lifestyle, KURU offers some of the best active shoes with arch support on the market. From active casual shoes to active outdoor shoes, every pair comes with built-in arch support and shock-absorbing cushion.
What are Active Shoes?
Active shoes are athletic-inspired shoes designed to absorb shock and keep you active in comfort and safety. The best shoes for active lifestyles typically feature a shock-absorbing midsole and a rubber outsole to keep a healthy pep in your step.
The best active shoes—for flat feet and high arches alike—are those with plenty of cushion, arch support, breathability to keep your feet comfy and supported, no matter the activity.
Every KURU active shoe—from our active sandals to our active sport shoes—comes with built-in arch support and cushion in every pair. That means there’s no need to supplement your next pair with extra inserts. Get it all with KURU.
Types of Active Shoes & Finding the Best Fit
Learn about the different types of active shoes and how to find the best fit for your foot type and activity.
Wearing the best active shoes based on activity type can improve performance and reduce injury. Here’s a few types of active shoes for your next adventure!
- Walking shoesOne of the most accessible ways to be active, walking offers plenty of muscle-building, heart-healthy activity. Walking shoes should have full-length cushion, arch support, and a wide, solid base for the utmost comfort.Walking shoes
- Cross-training shoesWhen you’re ready to get a sweat sesh in, a versatile cross-training shoe can offer stability and shock-absorption—whether you’re on the elliptical or doing a set of Burpees.Cross-training shoes
- Running shoesWith the high-impact landings that come with running, a shoe with extra cushion in the heel and ball of your foot can help reduce impact with every strike. Look for shoes with shock-absorbing EVA foam, quality arch support, and a breathable mesh upper.Running shoes
- Trail shoesA quality pair of hiking shoes can help keep you moving on the trail. KURU’s trail shoes offer built-in support and cushion that helps you focus on the scenery—not foot pain.Trail shoes
- Slip-on sneakersA daily lifestyle active shoe can be a healthy and versatile wardrobe staple. Slip-on sneakers make it easy to slip-on and go, whether you need to run out for a few errands or to head to the gym for a workout.Slip-on sneakers
How to Pair Your Active Shoes
Active shoes can be a versatile footwear option, especially when you know how to pair them.
Active shoes are among the most versatile footwear options out there. Let’s dig into a few ways you can style them!
- Casual wearStylish black active shoes like our ATOM for women and men can be effortlessly paired with an athleisure outfit, jeans and a T-shirt, or leggings and a long blouse.Casual wear
- Business casual settingsOur timeless sneaker ROAM for men and women, PACE for men, or TEMPO for women all make excellent active work shoes for versatile, dress-it-up or dress-it-down looks.Business casual settings
- Gym sessionsFly through your workout with an active sneaker like the FLUX for women and men, which pairs well with almost any athletic or athleisure outfit.Gym sessions
- Outdoor wearBeing active often means being outside. KURU’s line of comfortable outdoor shoes feature grippy outsoles and cushioned insoles that you can wear hiking, gardening, and exploring—all in comfort.Outdoor wear
Shoe Care Tips
We take a look at helpful tips and suggestions to keep your favorite footwear in tip-top form.
Tip #1: Protect your active shoes from accidental spills and wet weather with a preventive spritz of KURU Shield, our shoe protector spray. This water-repellent layer works on all shoe materials and helps safeguard your footwear from excess water and dirt.
Tip #2: Refresh a tired pair of active shoes with our KURU Shoe Cleaning Kit. Equipped with an all-material shoe cleaner, cleaning brush and microfiber cloth, this kit ensures you can make your shoes look like you just bought them—over and over again.
Tip #3: Allow your active shoes to dry out between workout sessions, away from sunlight. Sweat and sunlight can each prematurely break down materials, so giving shoes some breathing room in the shade after being worn each day can help them stay fresh.
Tip #4: We recommend wearing socks with your sneakers. Socks provide a barrier against sweat and bacteria, so it doesn’t all land in your shoes. Keeping bacteria and sweat at bay can help extend the life of your footwear and reduce the risk of odor.
FAQs
What are active shoes?
Active shoes are athletic-inspired shoes designed to absorb shock and keep you active in comfort and safety. The best shoes for active lifestyles typically feature a shock-absorbing midsole and a rubber sole fit for a wide variety of activities.
How should active shoes fit?
Sneakers should fit snug around the forefoot and allow about a finger-width of space from the edge of your longest toe to the shoe’s tip. Your toes should be able to lay completely flat and not feel any pinching or squeezing.
For the most accurate sizing, we recommend checking out these fit and sizing recommendations or getting fitted with a Brannock device at a local shoe store.
I just received a pair of your shoes and my feet are sore/hurt after wearing them. Why is that?
Some customers experience tenderness when they first start wearing a new pair of KURUs. That’s ok! Your body may need time to adjust to the new levels of anatomical support you experience with our patented KURUSOLE technology.
Our shoes are also designed to mold to your unique foot shape, which takes a bit of a break-in period. To help mitigate this, we suggest you follow our break-in procedure, including wearing your KURUs for a couple hours per day around the house in the first couple of weeks as they break in and form to your foot.
How is the arch support of KURU shoes?
KURU shoes deliver excellent arch support without the need for thick inserts or expensive, custom orthotics.
Superior arch support starts with our patented KURUSOLE technology, which delivers natural cushioning and dynamically hugs your heel with every step. Every foot is unique, and our ULTIMATE INSOLES adapt to fit your needs by using your own body heat to custom-mold to the shape of your feet over time.
The corrective nature of our superior arch support is designed to neutralize your weight distribution and place your foot in the best anatomical position. This support can take some getting used to. We suggest slowly breaking in your new shoes over the course of 2–3 weeks.
Three Layers of Support
At KURU, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to shoe design. We believe that shoes should be shaped to fit the natural contours of your feet, which is why we create every pair in three distinct support layers, not just an insole.
Our revolutionary ergonomic design starts with a curved footbed and adds unparalleled triple-layer support that includes shock-absorbing KURUCLOUD, heel-cupping KURUSOLE, and arch-supporting ULTIMATE INSOLES. The result? Shoes that are so comfortable you’ll stop thinking about your feet.
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KURUSOLE
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups and protects the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. …Show More
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups and protects the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior support helps utilize our body’s natural cushioning system, the heel’s fat pad, so you can experience less heel pain throughout your day.
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KURUCLOUD
When performing high-impact activities, shock absorption is a must. Our KURUCLOUD base layer is a cushioned footbed that offers shock …Show More
When performing high-impact activities, shock absorption is a must. Our KURUCLOUD base layer is a cushioned footbed that offers shock absorption for the whole foot. This layer of lightweight EVA foam helps absorb impact to your joints, ligaments, and bones, even in people with plantar fasciitis.
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ULTIMATE INSOLE
The final layer in KURU’s technology trio, our ULTIMATE INSOLES feature premium arch support and cushion from heel to toe. Made of 5mm of durable …Show More
The final layer in KURU’s technology trio, our ULTIMATE INSOLES feature premium arch support and cushion from heel to toe. Made of 5mm of durable polyurethane foam, these insoles form to your feet and support your plantar fascia for lasting comfort.
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KURUSOLE
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups and protects the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior support helps utilize our body’s natural cushioning system, the heel’s fat pad, so you can experience less heel pain throughout your day.
Our Secret
What makes KURU different? Every KURU shoe comes with built-in patented KURUSOLE tech—a foot health game changer.
While other shoes are flat on the inside, KURUSOLE is shaped like your foot to hug and prevent fatigue and pain.
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