I'm a podiatrist — and these are the sneakers I'm shopping from the Labor Day shoe sales
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Labor Day weekend might be summer’s last hurrah, but it’s also synonymous with another thing: Amazing shoe sales. So in between hosting cookouts and taking a dip in the pool before the fall chill, devote some time to browsing deals.
One of the best scoops of the Labor Day shoe sales? Sneakers! From Amazon to Zappos, you can snag some serious deals on supportive, cool kicks.
Want us to walk you through the options? We asked New York City-based board-certified podiatrist Dr. Polina Zaydenberg to peruse the sales and let us know what she’s shopping. And she says it’s an ideal time to buy.
“Investing in sneakers now makes sense — you can wear them year-round, no matter the weather — and they provide much more support than flimsy flats. They’re a great choice if you have flat feet, too.”
Check out these podiatrist-approved styles — and add them to your cart before they sell out.
Save 46 percent: Adidas Originals Women's Pulseboost Hd Running Shoe
These running shoes have a grippy outsole, and are made to feel just like your favorite socks. A chunky foam heel provides plenty of bounce, too. Dr. Zaydenberg loves how breathable the textile upper on the shoe looks, and they appear supportive to boot.
Save 32 percent: STQ Women's Running Shoes Breathable Air Cushion Sneakers
These lightweight sneakers have an air bubble, which is a great shock absorber, especially for those who battle heel pain. They come in a ton of colors too, and for the price, you really can’t get much better — they even have nearly 5,400 reviews — 70 percent of which rank the sneakers four stars or higher.
In fact, Dr. Zaydenberg loves these shoes so much, she already got them — and wore them!
“I wore these on a hike,” she shares. “They’re super comfortable and have great shock absorption, especially on irregular terrain. Great shoes!”
Save $30: Hoka One One Bondi 6
Dr. Zaydenberg isn’t the only one enamored by these plush sneakers — they have over 2,000 reviews! They have a ton of cushioning, yet they’re remarkably lightweight — great if you’re on your feet all day.
“They’re good if you’re an underpronator (when you put more pressure on the ankle and toes as you walk),” she shares. “The sole looks like it’ll be great at shock absorption, too.”
The Bondi 6 has rave reviews from shoppers with plantar fasciitis, neuromas and more. One even described wearing them as “walking on a bed of firm marshmallows,” which sounds absolutely delightful.
Save $20: New Balance Classics WL574Nv2 – Split Sail
These New Balance kicks sport a heritage design, modernized by the cool split logo emblazoned on the side of the shoe. They’re a fashion-forward update on a classic, and they’ve caught the eye of Dr. Zaydenberg.
“I love that they’re leather — you’ll have them for years,” she says. “They look accommodative and stylish, too.”
Save $25: Hoka One One Rincon
These sneakers are sure to bring a spring to your step, thanks to a rocker sole that encourages a smooth transition from heel-strike to toe-off. They have a compression midsole and a single-mesh layer upper that promotes breathability.
“They’re really accommodative,” Dr. Zaydenberg shares.
Zappos shoppers love them, too: “This is it kids, this is the one!” one raved. “I found my 'sole' mate. Not a great runner, call myself a trotter but with these babies I might become one. Straight outta the box perfection.”
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