High heels and flats without arch support can contribute to foot issues, such as plantar fasciitis and flat feet. They’re important because they align your body from head to toe and distribute your body weight when you walk and stand.

Your arches are the natural curves that run along the bottoms of your feet from your heels to your big toes. Here are five benefits of wearing supportive flats. We want to let you know that you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style. Glover, DPM, FACFAS, and our team at Mountain View Foot & Ankle Institute see what ill-fitting, uncomfortable shoes can do, from bunions and hammertoes to ingrown toenails and plantar fasciitis.

Nearly 75% of Americans will suffer from foot problems at some point in their lives. Supportive flats ― which are flats with arch support ― are becoming a popular option, because they’re more comfortable to walk in than high heels, and they’re getting more and more stylish, too. These days, high heels aren’t the only stylish option when you’re choosing shoes for work or a night out.

Heels for flat feet