The Asics Metafuji Trail is one of the best racing shoes available for trail runners, but isn’t that stable and only performs ...

Apparently, Pannu was using the HOKA Skyward X, a trainer with a massive 48mm stack height in the heel. That puts the shoe 8 mm over the USATF competition rules for acceptable running shoes.

The best shoes for standing all day are supportive ... “Generally, we consider arch height, heel drop, heel stack, material and width,” says Dr. Chloe Costigan, PT, of Mobility-Doc.