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Good walking shoe?

chiclet — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 10:26:49 GMT

Just started walking now that its cooler. I usually wear skechers and wondering about the arch fit. Any suggestions for a good walking shoe?

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crazered — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:30:27 GMT

Skechters are great. Alegria are my go to shoes. I recently about a pair called Tracs by Alegria a denim shoes with a nice sole. They come in several colors .Very comportable. I dont use the tracking app.

Stand on my feet doing cemos at Costco and Alegria are my go to shoe.

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CalminHeart — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:30:48 GMT

I wear only Asics Kayano Gel shoes for walking. They are the only shoes I've been able to wear without getting sore feet and ankles or shin splints. They are pricy but shoes dotcom offers good promo codes. I wait for their 30% or better promo codes to buy them. If you sign up for their emails, you get better promo codes than found online.

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Elbelle — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:31:16 GMT

At my doctor's recommendation, I started wearing New Balance about 5 years ago and I still haven't found anything better. I wear them all the time except for "dress up" which isn't too often nowadays.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:31:44 GMT

I always have good luck with Fila. And I have terrible feet and ankles. I don't have good luck with Skeechers.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:11:51 GMT

Love Easy Spirit's Traveltime clogs. Have several pairs of them. Work for me!

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godi — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:24:53 GMT

Brooks Ghost for me.

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violann — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:32:22 GMT

@Elbelle wrote:
At my doctor's recommendation, I started wearing New Balance about 5 years ago and I still haven't found anything better. I wear them all the time except for "dress up" which isn't too often nowadays.

years ago and 100 pounds heavier, I was told to wear nothing but New Balance and Birkenstock's.

I've pretty much stuck with that, some vionics, and not much else for the last 20 years or so.

Even as a very heavy woman I had a relatively high arch. ALL FEET ARE DIFFERENT! (SOMETIMES, even each of the two feet on the same body!)

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Eileen in Virginia — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:18:00 GMT

I like Brooks and Ryka. They both have good arch support.

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cw88 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:46:53 GMT

I like Merrell and Keen.

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software — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:55:42 GMT

I love New Balance and for years it's all I wore.

I just bought new shoes recently & I couldn't find the right fit.

9 was too small, 9.5 was too big.

The last pair I bought were Ryka.

The style is Devotion 2. Fits great, has excellent support

I've had 2 pairs of the Sky Walk style. They were a little clunky, but still a great fit.

The last time I went to buy shoes, I told myself, any brand, any price, as long as my feet are happy. I tried on at least a dozen pairs, still went back to the Ryka.

I previously bought only shoes with Memory Foam. Until I tried the Ryka I didn't know what I was missing. I need full support, not foam.

@chiclet wrote:
Just started walking now that its cooler. I usually wear skechers and wondering about the arch fit. Any suggestions for a good walking shoe?

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Ainhisg — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:14:43 GMT

Do you have a Fleet Feet near you? Depending on where you walk (sidewalks, trails, gravel, rocks), the speed you walk (power walk or stroll, for example), the pronation of your foot, they can recommend the perfect shoe for you. Not only do they take physical measurements, they have a machine that scans your foot to give more information. They want you to put on the shoes and walk or jog around the store. A friend of mine, who is a single parent and doesn't have a lot of extra money, went there to buy some walking shoes and left with--according to her--the most comfortable walking shoes she'd ever owned. They are also the most expensive shoes ($125) she'd ever bought, but she says they are well worth it. Many running shoes are actually great for walking shoes, and they only sell the best. They will be supportive, well-made, and if you have any issues with them after wearing them, you can return them!

Brands fit people differently. I can't wear Asics, for example. New Balance and Nike fit me well, but my friend thought the New Balance was uncomfortable. She ended up with a pair of Brooks. Go to Fleet Feet; you won't be sorry!

ETA: They have many brands that aren't in the commonplace market like Karhu, HOKA (my dermatologist wears those), Mizuno, Altra as well as the more common brands.

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Still Raining — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:37:10 GMT

It is well worth it to investigate a shoe and insole that makes your feet sing. Easy way to walk even further.

Take a look around at walkers and runners. Bet not a one of them is in a Sketcher. Something better is called for.

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deeva — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:02:46 GMT

It's so difficult to recommend a shoe that works for everyone. I prefer Saucony, but they have so many styles, that I had to try several before I found one that worked for me.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 16:29:26 GMT

Sketchers have absolutely no support, like a floppy sock. They are the worst thing to wear for serious walking. You need something with an arch support and a firm heel to hold your foot in place. Any good athletic shoe would be better than Sketches for walking.

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PickyPicky3 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 16:51:44 GMT

Over the years the Avia cantilever heel has given me the best stability I can find. Sadly, that brand name has been passed from manufacturer to manufacturer like a hot potato, with declining quality each time. But so has the price.

Yet that cantilever heel design continues to sell. Years ago when I used to walk 4-5 miles a day, I was clearly less tired when I wore the Avias. That's what good stability does for you.

I wouldn't recommend today's Avias for heavy usage, but perhaps for short walks they might be worth a try. But only the ones with the cantilever.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 16:57:33 GMT

Love my Skechers boat shoes, but not for exercise walking. It really would be best if you could to a "running" store that has a good variety of running and walking shoes. After that, you can then just buy new ones when needed online.

Personally, I wear the current model of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS for my long walks.

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mare54 — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 20:24:43 GMT

Altras.

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Foxxee — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 20:34:28 GMT

For me, nothing better than good quality jogging sneakers.

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ECBG — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 23:30:06 GMT

What are your feet like?

Narrow

Wide

Bunion issues

Arch issues

Metatarsal issues

High instep

Heel issues