Best workout shoes on the market?

For walking/running, I'd go to a speciality store and get fitted. Shoe types and what's best for a foot is relative to the individual, their walk/run stride (over/underpronation) and their foot structure (i.e. low/high arches, instep, flat-footedness).

For walking, if you don't want to go the fitted route - I'd recommend New Balance shoes.

For walking/running, I'd go to a speciality store and get fitted. Shoe types and what's best for a foot is relative to the individual, their walk/run stride (over/underpronation) and their foot structure (i.e. low/high arches, instep, flat-footedness).

For walking, if you don't want to go the fitted route - I'd recommend New Balance shoes.

Seriously, GO TO A SPECIALTY STORE if you are running to at least learn what types of shoes you need. Your knees and feet will thank you.

For walking/running, I'd go to a speciality store and get fitted. Shoe types and what's best for a foot is relative to the individual, their walk/run stride (over/underpronation) and their foot structure (i.e. low/high arches, instep, flat-footedness).

For walking, if you don't want to go the fitted route - I'd recommend New Balance shoes.

This is good advice. For me, I have to go with Nike or UnderArmor as they are a bit more narrow and have better arch support (I do more HIIT than running). My new balances and Puma's were killing me when exercising.

I hear Asics are really good for running though.

I want me some Vibrams...

For walking/running, I'd go to a speciality store and get fitted. Shoe types and what's best for a foot is relative to the individual, their walk/run stride (over/underpronation) and their foot structure (i.e. low/high arches, instep, flat-footedness).

For walking, if you don't want to go the fitted route - I'd recommend New Balance shoes.

Oooo i like this - I bought my first pair of running/walking shoes in the sale the other day and bought New Balance (not knowing that they were any good)!

Eek excited to wear them tonight now! xx

Agree with BarneyStinson (legen.......wait for it......dary!). Go to a running store, get an evaluation of your gait. If you don't want to pay the likely higher cost they have there, try on a bunch, figure out which ones you like, tell them you need to think about it then surf teh intarwebz for good prices. roadrunnersports.com, holabirdsports.com and eastbay.com always have closeouts that are cheap.

I've had Brooks, New Balance, Mizuno and most recently Saucony. None of them are "bad." The NB wore out faster than I would have liked and the Brooks I had were heavy, but that was just the shoe model -- Brooks Beasts, which are some of the heaviest shoes you can get. When I started running, I was over 300 pounds and needed the bigger, more supportive shoe.

If you decide to go minimalist (Vibram Five Fingers or NB Minimus, for example), read up on the net about how to work your way up to using them exclusively. There's been studies recently that show, with all the cushioning and support modern running shoes give, the muscles in the foot aren't used to working as hard as if you're wearing minimalist shoes. Vibram, Merrell and a couple other sources recommend building up gradually to longer runs in those shoes to avoid injury.

Vibram Five Fingers are the best damn shoes out there! They make running so much fun, it becomes addicting! I got mine last year and haven't looked back.

There is no such thing. It's all about fit and gait. The best shoe for you is not the best shoe for me.

I was needing to get some new shoes also, thanks for all the feedback! Anyone use Shape-ups ?If so how do you like them?

Shapeups are a rip off. One company was forced to pay out after the claims they made could not be backed up. They would be worse for running in and could very likely cause injury. There is no benefit to wearing them walking.

There is no "best shoe". There are a number of good brands on the market with a number of models available, from minimal shoes right up to extra cushioning and motion control. What works for one may not work for another. For example, I have worn Asics before. They are a good brand, others swear by them. I hated them, would never buy another pair. It wasn't the quality, it was that they simply didn't fit my feet well. I actually tend to find that people who prefer my brand tend dislike Asics and vice versa.

Worse, wearing the wrong type of shoe can do more harm than good. Wearing a motion control shoe when you don't need it can cause injuries.
I definitely second the getting fitted suggestion, especially if you are using them for running.
Walking shoes and running shoes are not the same.