Best Brooks Shoes for Hallux Rigidus

Hallux Rigidus is a condition affecting the big toe of the foot. Hallux Rigidus is a stiffening of the joint, reducing the range in which it can move into flexion and extension. Often this is accompanied by pain and sometimes swelling and redness. This can occur at any age but is more common as we age. It can also be known as Osteoarthritis of the big toe. As walking and running require a degree of movement of the big toe into extension, this can be problematic and irritate the stiff joint. Using the correct Brooks shoes that fit correctly and offload the big toe can make a big difference to your comfort with walking and running. 

James McCormack is a Physical Therapist specialising in knee, foot & ankle injuries. www.james-mccormack.com participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Earnings from this are used to create free-to-read content without affecting the price of the shoes we recommend.

Best Brooks Shoes for Hallux Rigidus

The best Brooks shoes for Hallux Rigidus have generous cushioning, a relatively low heel-to-toe drop and a good fit around the toe box. A carbon plate is an extra benefit providing a rigid sole under the foot that restricts the range of extension necessary through the big toe. In our experience, we recommend the best Brooks shoes for Hallux rigidus are the Dyad 11 and Glycerin GTS 20 for Hallux Rigidus pain relief and the Hyperion Elite 3 for more severe symptoms.