Walking shoes suggestions

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gettingsexybck007
gettingsexybck007 Posts: 23 Member
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I'm walking to began loosing weight but the pain I feel in my arch area makes it hard to continue. I've bought 5 different pairs of tennis shoes even a few in wide but I get the same results. I do have weak ankles and slightly flat foot. What can I do to walk more and stop the pain? Budget friendly

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  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
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    is it because the insoles are pushing up against the arch of your feet? If that's the case, then buy some flat insoles to replace the ones in your shoes.
  • ladipoet
    ladipoet Posts: 4,180 Member
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    I always buy New Balance shoes because I also have wide flat feet and I make sure to get an orthotic support (superfeet or something similar) to help give me an arch. Since I've been using the orthotic supports, I almost never have foot pain anymore in connection with walking. Hope this info helps. :)
  • ElizabethOakes2
    ElizabethOakes2 Posts: 1,038 Member
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    I have two pairs of New Balance and one pair of Keens, and they really seem to help. Keens can be expensive, but are very worth it.
  • claremariie
    claremariie Posts: 1 Member
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    Try Skechers go flex they are my go to wAlking shoe
  • gettingsexybck007
    gettingsexybck007 Posts: 23 Member
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    Thanks everyone
  • star1407
    star1407 Posts: 588 Member
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    Nike are brilliant for being nice and sponges and providing arch support
  • tiffanylacourse
    tiffanylacourse Posts: 2,985 Member
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    I love my Nike Shox for walking.
  • star1407
    star1407 Posts: 588 Member
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    tiffanylacourse wrote: »
    I love my Nike Shox for walking.

    My husband swears by his
  • Riskay123
    Riskay123 Posts: 159 Member
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    Maybe go and see a podiatrist. I also have issues with my feet and getting the podiatrist to make me custom orthotics for my shoes really helped me. I know they can be expensive but so is buying heaps of shoes that don't fit your feet. They last a really long time. I walked a 100km hike last year wearing mine and couldn't have done it without them. I don't walk anywhere without them.
  • 777cbr
    777cbr Posts: 15 Member
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    There are some really good high cushion shoes on the market right now if not having enough cushioning is the problem. Though they are a bit pricey. My favorite is the Altra Paradigm, but Hoka also makes a ton of shoes in this category and I like them also. I just bought some for my parents for Christmas and they have been loving them for walking.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
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    Go to a store that specializes in active footwear and get fitted. They will analyze your gait and have you try a bunch of different shoes.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,627 Member
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    you NEED to go to a running store and have them help you!

    what works for one person doe NOT work for another! Spend the time, spend the money, and do it right!

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