Comfortable Fashion Sneakers : 5 Awesome Athleisure Styles for Aching Feet

If you haven’t hopped the athleisure sneaker bandwagon yet, climb aboard–the trend shows no sign of fading. Comfortable fashion sneakers offer a smart and refined solution to gym shoes (and some are even office-appropriate). We at Barking Dog Shoes fully support dressed-up sneakers to flimsy flats any day!  See six of our favorites for finicky feet:

Take it from a recent Zappos customer, the Ecco Soft 7 is a wonderful sneaker, “Why I love these: (a) I am narrow in the heel, wider in front and use an orthotic – these fit perfectly, (b) took them to Paris and walked 10 miles a day in them, and (c) color and style. I am a true 9 (usually AA, or 39 1/2 European size) and bought size 40– they fit perfectly (with orthotic and a thin sock or ped).” The Ecco Soft 7 features a removable cushioned insole with moderate arch support and a foot-friendly shape (room for bunions, but snug fit at heel to eliminate slippage. Find the Ecco Soft 7 in euro sizes 35-43 for $104-150 from Zappos and Nordstrom.

Ara specializes in good-fit footwear (generous toe box, narrower heel), and the Ollie sneaker is no exception. We love its street-chic vibe and comfort features like enhanced arch support, removable insole and zip closure for easy on and off. Find the Ara Ollie in sizes 5-11 for $209 from Nordstrom and Ara Shoes.

Birdies version of the fashion sneaker features the same multi-layer (and removable) cushioned insole that graces their elegant flats plus a slightly elevated heel. We recommend the Birdies Cardinal for narrow to medium feet. Available in sizes 5-12 for $95 from Zappos and Nordstrom.

These comfortable fashion sneakers check all the boxes: generous toe box, excellent arch, heel and metatarsal support, removable footbed to accommodate some orthotics, fabulous reviews for comfort and fit. The Taos Shooting star is available in sizes 6-11 for $110 from TaosFootwear.com and Amazon.

Do you have a favorite pair of comfortable fashion sneakers? Feel free to leave a comment and let us know!