Seeking mid-level tap shoe upgrade

I've been tapping for about seven months, currently in a 1a class. Since I didn't want to spend a ton of money starting out, I bought a pair of Capezio Cadence shoes for about $80 on Amazon. I have some foot and knee problems, and, as I advance in skills, I'm noticing a sharp increase in foot and knee pain toward the end of each class. For my regular shoes, I am accustomed to lots of cushioning--mostly Dansko, Brooks Ghost Max, and Crocs--and I think part of my problem might be the lack of support/cushioning in my tap shoes. Are there tap shoes that are more friendly to middle-aged ladies with foot and knee issues? Pricewise, I don't think I'm ready to splash out for J Sams yet but would prefer to stay in the $100-$180 range. Any recs would be appreciated!