Walking shoes?

AandJsMommy
AandJsMommy Posts: 314
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
What's a good brand? I will have to buy some new shoes soon and I would to have some input as to what is a good brand to buy for walking on the treadmill or outside. My exercise routine is mostly walking.

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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Do you have a runner's shoe store near you, like Fleet Feet or Road Runner Sports? If you do, go to the shop. They will assess your foot and give you recommendations for brands that are best suited to your feet, since most of us have some issue (pronation, flat feet, etc.) that you may not even be aware of.

    If not, I have always had good luck with New Balance, Adidas, and my latest pair are Merrell. I do all outdoor walking, mostly asphalt roads but some trails and have these and love them:
    http://www.rei.com/product/747734/merrell-siren-sport-cross-training-shoes-womens
  • AandJsMommy
    AandJsMommy Posts: 314
    Do you have a runner's shoe store near you, like Fleet Feet or Road Runner Sports? If you do, go to the shop. They will assess your foot and give you recommendations for brands that are best suited to your feet, since most of us have some issue (pronation, flat feet, etc.) that you may not even be aware of.

    If not, I have always had good luck with New Balance, Adidas, and my latest pair are Merrell. I do all outdoor walking, mostly asphalt roads but some trails and have these and love them:
    http://www.rei.com/product/747734/merrell-siren-sport-cross-training-shoes-womens


    Thanks, I do not have a runners store near me b/c I live in a town that has maybe 5 redlights if we are lucky, lol, it's tiny. I love new balance and adidas. So maybe I will look into those.
  • suzyqs4
    suzyqs4 Posts: 20 Member
    I don't run but I do love my Sketchers for walking. They took a short time to get used to but are so comfortable for lots of walking. Some people have told me to be careful wearing them but so far I have not had any problems.
  • lorihalsted
    lorihalsted Posts: 326 Member
    I am wearing an old pair of Addidas right now and am in the same boat as you. Whatever brand just make sure they don't rub or pinch. I have had great luck with New Balance but have a pair the exact same size that rubs my heel raw. I have to agree with SuzyQ on the Skechers....I LOVE them for walking! Good luck!
  • whtlatina1214
    whtlatina1214 Posts: 765 Member
    well idk where you live but if you live near an academy [sports store] or a finish line they can chek if your pover pronated or under pronated and then go from there and the most i have ever spent was maybe 80 but i have nike nakeds they are like so light on your feet you feel bare foot and they have mesh so it seeps sweat and also lets your feet breather lol i used to work @ finish line so if you need help i can help you just need details of what your lookin for like light or what ... i like running bare foot so i am picky
  • AandJsMommy
    AandJsMommy Posts: 314
    well idk where you live but if you live near an academy [sports store] or a finish line they can chek if your pover pronated or under pronated and then go from there and the most i have ever spent was maybe 80 but i have nike nakeds they are like so light on your feet you feel bare foot and they have mesh so it seeps sweat and also lets your feet breather lol i used to work @ finish line so if you need help i can help you just need details of what your lookin for like light or what ... i like running bare foot so i am picky


    We don't have that store here in my town or anywhere close to where I live. I sure wish they did though. It sounds really cool.
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    I really like Asics for walking. They give you great heel stability and cushion.
  • whtlatina1214
    whtlatina1214 Posts: 765 Member
    hmm well what kind of shoe are you looking for i can make some suggestions and what stores do you have ... and do you have a curve in your foot???
  • skcornett
    skcornett Posts: 169 Member
    No laughing, but for just good, plan walking shoes, I have a pair of Easy Spirits. I love them, but I only use them for walking. I also have a pair of Asics that l love.
  • whtlatina1214
    whtlatina1214 Posts: 765 Member
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_type

    here check this out and find out what you are and any shoe store they should know what is better bc once you find out which one you are im telling you you will feel such a difference even payless and kmart .. if you have those
  • dianesep49
    dianesep49 Posts: 9
    Definately the running store can hook you up with good shoes. But I usually use Nike Walking shoes, they have always worked for me. For running shoes I have some Addias and I absolutely love them
  • AandJsMommy
    AandJsMommy Posts: 314
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_type

    here check this out and find out what you are and any shoe store they should know what is better bc once you find out which one you are im telling you you will feel such a difference even payless and kmart .. if you have those


    Thanks I will check this out.
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