The Monday Shakeout: Our Current Favorite Shoes for Flat Feet
By Bach Pham and BJ McGeever
In this week's Monday shakeout we take a look at some of our favorite shoes available in the market that work for our team's flat feet runners. Our Audio Engineer BJ McGeever offers a neutral flat foot runner's perspective while Bach Pham, our Content Manager, shares his stability favorites so far of 2025.
My Favorite Neutral Shoes for Flat Feet
By BJ McGeever
New Balance 1080v14 | Review
I’ve been a fan of the 1080 for several years, going back to v9, and version 14 is the best yet. Version 13 was pure squish underfoot and quite flexible, making it a little hard to my ankles at times. The latest model tunes the Fresh Foam X just a touch firmer. The outsole rubber has been thickened and hardened a bit, making it feel a bit firmer and stiffer through the forefoot. All of this combines to make a ride that’s just stable enough, while still retaining that 1080 softness and smoothness. The upper is one that I can lace up and not give a second thought to. This one eats up easy miles in comfort for me.
Mizuno Neo Vista | Review
One of my favorite shoes of all time was the New Balance SC Trainer v1, and much like Andrea with her Beacon, I’ve been searching for its replacement ever since. Mizuno’s Neo Vista gets pretty darn close to the SC Trainer’s magic. The Neo Vista’s midsole is very compliant with just enough bounce. The platform, especially at the heel where I land, is nice and wide, as is the midfoot. The heel bevel and forefoot rocker, combined with the glass-fiber plate, gives me a ride that’s perfect for long runs and anything up to about half marathon pace (around 7:00/mi when I’m fit). The knit upper has plenty of width but still locks down securely. Every run is a fun one in the Neo Vista.
ASICS Superblast 2 | Review
I was late to the Superblast hype, never running in the first model. In fact, the Superblast 2 was my first ever ASICS shoe. Despite the massive amount of midsole, the Superblast is one of my most stable shoes. The FF Turbo+ foam is on the firmer side, and the platform is nice and wide at both the heel and the midfoot. The upper is on the tighter side, but never constricting. The standout feature of the Superblast is the weight (9.7oz/275g in my size 11). This lets it pick up the pace with ease, though I wouldn’t take it past tempo pace. Plenty of outsole rubber will give it lots of lifetime, as Matt has proven.
My Favorite Stability Shoes for Flat Feet
By Bach Pham
Saucony Guide 18 | Review
The Guide 18 is not a perfect shoe. It could be a little more lively, especially one hills. But if you need a highly affordable stability trainer that lets you set it and forget it, the Guide 18 ticks all the boxes. The shoe is very accommodating in fit and locks down well, and also picks up decently for slightly faster workouts thanks to its lower than normal for the category weight. It's also only $140 and performs well above its price range. If you are looking for a balance of economy and performance, this is one of the best options in the stability realm.
Mizuno Wave Horizon 8 | Review
I have always been a huge Wave Horizon fan as a slow stability runner. The funny thing was I wouldn't say it was the best stability running shoe in the market due to its weight and plodding feeling. That is until the Wave Horizon 8 came out and rebalanced the shoe with new ENERZY and ENERZY NXT foam. Now the shoe feels cushioned and responsive, with a heavy hand of medial stability thanks to its kitchen sink of tools that are all well-integrated into the shoe. Best for runners looking for a highly cushioned daily mileage grinder and long run shoe that can also do a few strides.
Mount to Coast P1 | Review
This is a shoe that I've grown to like more and more well past my review miles. It sits between many shoes in the stability category as a mild trainer that is on the lower end of weight over the premium shoes. I ended up using this for a 5k in the Fall and enjoyed the ride. It runs very much like a traditional neutral trainer with an ample forefoot for stability. This somewhat floats into the stable neutral range if you need heel stability, but those who are more forward and wanting something mild could find this as a great training option for any distance. It's not a speed demon by any stretch, but the Hyperion GTS 2 and Tempus 2 occasionally irritate my flat feet, making the P1 my go-to for some slightly faster work when I need a shoe to do some longer efforts in especially.
PAST MONDAY SHAKEOUTS
Do I Need Stability?
Super Shoes and Running Economy?
Super Shoes are Placebos?
Transitioning Out of Stability Shoes?
Who Does Best in What Types of Shoes?
Matt's Favorite Shoes of 2024
Andrea's Favorite Shoes of 2024
David's Favorite Shoes of 2024
Nathan's Favorite Shoes of 2024
Value of a Simple Daily Trainer
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Ultraspire Fitted Race Belt: The best way to carry your phone and goods on the run. No bounce and various sizes for waist. (Also recommend the Naked belt)
Saysky Running Gear: We were really taken aback by this Scandinavian company's ultra-thin, durable performance clothing
Skratch Recovery, Coffee Flavor: Mental and physical boost post run. Coffee flavor is excellent and goes great straight into a fresh brewed cup
goodr Sunglases: Run in style with goodr's super fun sunglasses.
Feetures Socks: Massively grippy socks that will make you feel more one with the shoe
Amphipod Hydraform Handheld Water Bottle: Perfect for long runs when you need hydration in the summer
Trigger Point Foam Roller: Help get those knots out post-run and feel better for tomorrow
Theragun Massager: This small version is great on the go for working tired legs
Ciele Hat: Our team's favorite running hat of choice!
Fractel Hats: Our team's wider fitting running hat of choice!
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