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Best Running Shoes for Teens + Young Adults

Quick answer: Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM ranks teens running shoes for cushioning, durability, and age-appropriate features.

Watch: Finding the right orthotics & shoes

What Matters Most

Maximum cushioning, easy on/off, stable platform, supportive midsole, and breathable upper.

Top 5 Picks

Hoka Bondi, Brooks Glycerin, ASICS Gel-Nimbus, NB 1080, Saucony Triumph — all excel.

Schedule

Call (810) 206-1402.

⚕ Doctor Recommended

CURREX RunPro Insoles

Biomechanical insoles for runners & athletes

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APMA: Youth Athletic Footwear Guidelines

In-Office Treatment at Balance Foot & Ankle

If home treatment isn’t providing relief for your foot and ankle conditions, our podiatry team at Balance Foot & Ankle can help with same-day evaluations and advanced in-office care.

Doctor Hoy’s Natural Pain Relief Gel

Natural topical pain relief I use in our clinic. Arnica + camphor formula — apply directly to the area 3–4x daily. ($20–25)

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Balance Foot & Ankle surgeons are affiliated with Trinity Health Michigan, Corewell Health, and Henry Ford Health — three of Michigan’s largest health systems.