The Best Walking Shoes

The Best Walking Shoes

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If you're an avid walker, the shoes you wear are of utmost importance. Picking a pair may seem simple, but there's a lot of factors to consider, and even more shoe styles that fall short of supporting your foot in all the ways you need it. The wrong walking shoes can cause all sorts of problems, ranging from your toes to your lower back.

Asics Gel Fluent LV

This shoe retails for $85, is built for long-distance walking, and provides exceptional support in the heel. Its sole is well-padded and supportive all the way through your stride.

New Balance 760

These walking shoes use a specially designed NLOCK lacing system, combining traditional laces with straps going around the arch. It retails for $80 and is perfect for those with narrow feet.

Adidas Supernova Glide

Popular among runners and walkers, this shoe goes out of its way to reduce friction for the blister-prone. It uses a seam-free design and a stretchable forefoot area to accommodate your toes and give them the space they need. It retails for $100.

Teva X-1 Control 2

If you like nature walks and mixing in a little hiking, you may want to try out this shoe, which provides added traction and stability to its design while remaining lightweight. Its retail price is $100.

UA Revenant

Under Armour made its mark producing workout shirts that wick away sweat. Now the company is producing walking shoes with the same purpose of reducing heat and moisture. This is an excellent shoe for hot weather and will help keep your foot skin healthy. The retail price is $120.

Article Written By Jonathan Croswell

Jonathan Croswell has spent more than five years writing and editing for a number of newspapers and online publications, including the "Omaha World-Herald" and "New York Newsday." Croswell received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Nebraska and is currently pursuing a Master's of Health and Exercise Science at Portland State University.

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