A podiatrist picks Amazon's best shoe sales of Presidents' Day — from Adidas to New Balance
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Still ramping up to that "I'm gonna get in shape this year!" pledge? Great, but...have you taken a good hard look at your sneakers lately? You'll probably want to — need to — get yourself a new pair, something sturdy but pleasing to the eye. Well, here's the good news: You don't have to sacrifice style for support. If you make the right choice.
Yahoo Life asked New York–based podiatrist Polina Zaydenberg to pick the comfiest shoes she's been coveting as of late — and guess what? They're all available at Amazon, and they're all on sale for Presidents' Day. The doctor is board-certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry in the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Wounds and in Diabetic Footwear.
A shoe switch-up is an excellent opportunity to tend to those foot problems that longer walks may have revealed. We, with help from the good doctor, have rounded up some smart, and very affordable, choices.
Amazon will give you free shipping on all these items. But if you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get so much more — from access to new movies to two-day shipping on many items. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here.
Scroll for Dr. Zaydenberg's top Presidents' Day picks.
New Balance Women's FuelCore Nergize V1 Sneaker
These sporty sneakers are Amazon's No. 1 bestselling cross-training shoes, though they'll serve you well in or out of the gym. Available in 12 colors in both regular and wide widths, the kicks are made for the everyday. Not to mention, they have over 31,000 five-star reviews, including plenty from nurses, teachers and restaurant workers.
Says Dr. Zaydenberg: “The sole of the toe box is propulsive — meaning the tip is off the ground — which helps you offload the pressure from the ball of your foot.”
Saucony Women's Grid Excursion TR12 Sneaker
Spent much of these long pandemic months wandering around your home barefoot? The fat pad at the ball of your foot might have taken a beating.
These kicks — available in 20 colors and both regular and wide widths — help with any pain you might experience there. Explains Dr. Zaydenberg:
“If the fat pad on the bottom of the ball of your foot wore off, the platform on these sneakers can help provide relief and can help partially substitute it.”
With over 6,500 five-star reviews, you're sure to be in very good company if you pick up a pair or two.
Adidas Women's Puremotion Adapt Running Shoe
These sneakers routinely top Amazon bestseller lists, and for good reason: Not only are they stylish (just check out that cool pink gradient!) but they're so comfy for your heels, too.
Explains Dr. Zaydenberg: "The heel lift is great — it helps take the pressure off the posterior and the bottom part of the heel. The texture of the material doesn’t contribute to creating pressure in that part of the foot as well.”
Grab them for $10 off in one of 23 colors!
Lamincoa Womens Air Running Shoes
These sneakers — 25 percent off for Presidents' Day — are both breathable and lightweight, so they're amazing for casual walks, completing errands or hitting the gym. But that's not the only reason Dr. Zaydenberg sings their praises:
“These are good for people with plantar fasciitis," she explains. "I like to tell my patients to get gel heel cups, but the bubble on the heel is even better because it has a lower density, which provides better shock absorption.”
Feethit Women's Running Shoes
On sale for $30, these lightweight kicks come in a rainbow of colors — 13 to be exact — plus the slip-resistant sole makes them perfect if you're on your feet all day for either work or play (or just trying to navigate the ice in your driveway). They have over 2,400 five-star reviews from happy five-star shoppers. Dr. Zaydenberg is a huge fan.
"The toe box is accommodative," she states. "The heel lift helps people with insertional Achilles Tendonitis, as well as those with metatarsalgia (or pain in the ball of your foot)."
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