When you step out of the shower and make a wet print on the bathmat or hop out of the pool and put a wet foot on the concrete, what does your footprint look like? If you see toes, the ball of your foot and the heel but little to no midfoot, then you have high — or very high — arches. (You can also look at the wear patterns on your current shoes.)
But what does that mean when you’re looking for shoes? If you’re a runner, it means you need to select sneakers that give you an optimal balance of stability and support. Here’s what you need to know about high arches, along with a few of the best sneakers for high arch support.
