Best walking shoes to buy in 2020: Asics, Brooks, Skechers and more
As it is important Find the right running shoes If you’re jogging or running, good walking shoes are a must, especially if you’re walking in the same shoes most of the day.
If you want to take long walks for sport, you need good hiking shoes. Even if you only wear your hiking shoes for quick errands, there is nothing better than a pair of shoes that support your feet in the right way and make you feel like you’re walking on clouds.
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With the help of a podiatrist and plenty of time to analyze customer reviews at Amazon, I bring you the five best hiking shoes for flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, narrow feet and wide feet. Have fun walking!
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Brooks
Dr. Zohreh Mancil, podiatrist at Slidell Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, recommends the Brooks Addiction Walker, which is available for both men and women, for low arches or flat feet because it “provides excellent arch support and shock absorption”.
“The midsole is constructed so that the foot stays straight to prevent overpronation,” she explains the hiking shoe. “The added bonus is that they have a non-slip outsole for improved traction.”
With more than 2,000 positive reviews On Amazon and the recommendation of an expert, these shoes are worth a look if you have low bows or are struggling with overpronation – especially since then a happy buyer raved that a single pair of Brooks Addiction Walker shoes were worn daily for more than three years.
The Brooks Addiction Walker is available for Men and women (linked below).
Asics
Dr. Mancil likes that Asics Gel-Nimbus As a hiking shoe for high arches, because they are not only “comfortable with excellent arch support”, but also have a heel counter to stabilize the heel. The heel counter is the stiff part of the shoe that surrounds your heel and serves as a barrier against excessive heel rotation. This can help prevent pain or complications in people with high arches.
These walking shoes are too available for men and womenand pretty consistently get four and five star ratings on Amazon. Although some buyers recommend ordering a half size larger on the newer Asics Gel-Nimbus models (Models 19, 20 and 21), many buyers state that their usual size fits correctly.
Purchaser Anyone who says that they have “a high arch and a wide foot” has the Asics Gel-Nimbus as the “best” after 10 years of wearing the different models and guiding them through four half-marathons, the Great Ocean Shoes of All Time “denotes Walk of Australia and more.
Vionic shoes
Plantar fasciitis is a painful orthopedic condition that ignites the plantar fascia, the thick connective tissue band that connects your heel to your toes. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain and typically causes sharp pain in the heel.
One way to minimize the pain associated with plantar fasciitis is to wear hiking shoes with adequate support. Dr. Mancil recommends the Vionic Walker Classic shoes, which come from a brand Founded in 1979 by a podiatrist. Many buyers at Amazon have rated these hiking shoes as helpful for plantar fasciitis.
These shoes come with a removable orthosis that provides additional support in the arch of the foot, explains Dr. Mancil, and they have a firm heel counter for extra stability. The midsole design has a built-in 5-degree bump that allows a gentle heel strike, she says.
The Vionic Classic Walker is available in both Men’s and women’s styles (linked below).
New balance
If you have narrow feet, you know the struggle to slip out of your shoes all too well. With these New Balance hiking shoes you have the option of choosing a narrow width, as the reviewers call it. “great sauce!” and “comfortable and perfect for walking. “
Purchaser Anyone who has a self-proclaimed “stupid narrow heel” and “can never find suitable shoes”, apparently (finally) found them suitable for the New Balance WW411v2 shoes. “I am usually unable to order shoes that are either too small to fit my heel, but then my toes get pinched, or I buy a shoe that fits my toes, but my heels fall out when I walk “writes the buyer of the hiking shoe. “New Balance is the first company to offer narrow shoes!”
Other buyers refer to these New Balance shoes as “wonderful hiking shoe at a great price“and love all of these qualities:”not bulky, comfortable, supportive, absorbs shocks when walking, good base, neutral bow. “
These shoes are also available in regular and narrow options – don’t forget to choose the narrow option before checking out!
Available for Men and women (linked below).
Skechers
People with narrow feet are not the only ones who have problems finding a hiking shoe that fits properly. I personally have a wide foot and can attest that some things are worse than walking around in shoes that squeeze all your toes and pinch your heels. It’s not worth it, even if they’re the cutest shoes you’ve ever seen.
The Skechers Skech-Air Element 2.0 hiking shoes are both functional and fashionable – or as fashionable as possible when function has top priority. Buyers on Amazon say that “Memory foam is like walking on a cloud” and “because of the comfort I would wear every day if I could.“”
Purchaser notes that while the Skech-Air Element 2.0 shoes weren’t the best for her plantar fasciitis, she still likes to wear them, just not at work all day. Also note that this special pair of Skecher Skech-Air Element shoes is only available for women (see below), but there is one similar pair also for men.
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The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a doctor or other qualified healthcare provider if you have any questions about an illness or health goals.
