Best Shoes For Women With Flat Feet

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I have flat feet. Once upon a time I had high, glorious arches.  Then I had children.  Children really do change every single part of your body.
I will preface this review blog post with the fact I now wear orthotics.  If you experience foot pain, even with the help of specialty shoes, then you should probably talk with a physical therapist and get fitted for an orthotic also.  Feeling like you have grandma shoes beats pain ANY day of the week.
My first pair of running shoes were Ascis. They were not meant for flat feet, nor were they meant for running.  I found them on sale for sub $40.00 and that should have been my first tip off that they were not good for me.
I started running on a treadmill, which cushioned the blow somewhat. However, the second I stepped outdoors, I had blisters and shooting pain up my leg. I decided to buy another pair of shoes hoping for a bit of relief.
I purchased Brooks Ravena 4. They were bright, purple, and were so much better than the other pair, I was in awe.  However, after about four months of steady wear, they started to break down.  This is the point that I realized that I had to see a doctor.  With the orthotics, the Brooks Ravena 4 is now my #2 choice for those women with flat feet.  <iframe style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=writeonrunnermom-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B0089OQYTA&asins=B0089OQYTA&linkId=M2T2WXTWYR6KOMND&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true"></iframe>
About 6 months later, I decided to buy another brand.  This time, I got the Pearl Izumi EM Road H3. These were billed as shoes for those with flat feet.  The arch hit completely wrong.  Even with the orthotic, I felt like my foot wasn't secure, and the toe box was just wrong.  Perhaps if you are sub 100 lbs and have only slightly flat feet these will work.
<iframe style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=writeonrunnermom-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00H0AZHUQ&asins=B00H0AZHUQ&linkId=TP6M5S6KR7UHZ5V4&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true"></iframe> Finally, got a pair of Brooks Addiction 10's.  I love them. I have worn them over a year and even though the tread is worn down, they are still very supportive. I have put on at least 200 miles.  Even though I spent $125.00 on these shoes, they have been worth every penny.  These are by far my top choice for shoes.  The Addiction provides excellent value, very supportive, and even though they look like old lady shoes, and are a bit heavy, they are still going to be your best bet for long-term use.
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