The Best Walking Shoes for Fitness

The Best Walking Shoes for Fitness

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Fitness walkers should choose protective footwear designed specifically for walking. Proper fit is one of the most important factors to consider along with other features such as support, flexibility and cushioning. As every fitness walker is unique, consider your own preferences and needs, including any stride imbalances you may have, such as over-pronation (when the feet roll inward too much) and supination (where the feet don't roll inward enough). Many top-rated walking shoes are available in the market.

Asics GEL-Fluent LV

Recognized as the Best Road Walking Shoe by Fitnessmagazine.com, Asics GEL-Fluent LV offers fitness walkers many features that provide stability, support and comfort. It also has a 4.5-star rating out of five stars based on customer reviews at Onlineshoes.com. It has a protective rubber out-sole that provides traction, a SpEVa mid-sole and gel cushioning system for shock absorption, and a breathable synthetic and mesh upper for comfort. The out-sole is flexible, which also helps prevent foot injuries.

Asics
800-678-9435
asicsamerica.com

Rykä Moira

Rykä Moira is one of the top picks for Goodhousekeeping.com's Best Walking shoes. This model has all the necessary qualities every fitness walker needs from a shoe: support, comfort and flexibility. Its heel has a nitrogen-infused foam material for extra cushioning to absorb impact and includes a shank up to the mid-foot for extra stability. The upper is made with textile leather for softness and durability, along with a soft textile lining for added comfort.

Ryka
888-834-7952
ryka.com/

New Balance 1200

New Balance 1200 is a lightweight and supportive performance walking shoe that was recognized as the Best Road Walking Shoe Runner-Up by Fitnessmagazine.com in its Fitness 2009 Sneaker Guide. This pair is packed with many features in its mid-sole, such as ABZORB cushioning for shock absorption and N-ERGY support, which is resistant to compression, set in the heel to offer added cushioning and protection against impact from the ground. It also has a Stride Bar for pronation control as well as an Ortholite insert to enhance the walking gait.

New Balance
800-595-9138
nbwebexpress.com

Article Written By Rona Aquino

Rona Aquino began writing professionally in 2008. As an avid marathon runner and outdoor enthusiast, she writes on topics of running, fitness and outdoor recreation for various publications. Aquino holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and English from the University of Maryland College Park.

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