Review: Walking Shoes

  • There is no one best shoe. The best shoe for you is the one that fits YOU best, the one that gives you the proper support, flexibility, cushioning, and compensates for any stride problems you may have. Each persons feet are different. Take all advice with a grain of salt and find a shoe fitting expert to help you find the shoe that is best for your walking distance, speed, style, and surface as well as your weight and stride.

    Nike Shox Allegria
    Suggested Price: $100.00

    See it at: Nike Shox Allegria

    A) Comfortable Flex: The walking-specific outsole features flex grooves for added comfort.
    B) Better Breathability: The breatable upper optomizes airflow without compromising support.
    C) Great Stability: The low profile, stable heel platform is engineered specifically for women walkers.
    D) Responsive Ride: Round coulumns absorb the impact to cushion each and every step.
    E) Smooth Transitions: Nike Rolling Rail guides the foot for "rolling" heel-to-toe transition.

    Go the extra mile. This walking shoe delivers maximum cushioning and a super smooth ride. Its 5 nike shox columns are custom configured to absorb the impact of each and every step. A breathable upper optomizes airflow to keep you cool, while the Nike rolling rail creates a smooth transition from heel-to-toe.
    all information taken directly from Nike.com


    New Balance 842
    Suggested Price: $104.99
    See it at: New Balance 842

    This is a performance walking shoe with a stretch flex system that provides a customized and cushioned fit.

    A) Stretchflex System: Provides a custom fit.
    B) Graphite Rollbar: Provides exceptional rearfoot stability.
    C) Abzorb: Provides maximum shock absorbtion in the heel and forefoot.
    D) Synthetic/mesh upper: Provides lightweight comfort and support
    All information taken directly from Newbalance.com

    Adidas Ozweego Classic W
    Suggested Price: $65.00
    See it at: Adidas Ozweego Classic W

    The breathable, mesh upper combines lightweight, yet ultrasupportive, light-strike midsole to give you a smooth and easy ride.

    A) Breathable mesh upper.
    B) Light-Strike support
    C) CM-EVA midsole
    D) Synthetic leather upper
    E) Torsion System
    All information taken directly from Adidas.com


    Asics Gel-Sport Walker
    Suggested Price: $50.00
    See it at: Asics Gel-Sport Walker

    Whether striding around town or strolling the mall, this lightweight walker is a fine choice. The compression molded EVA midsole and rearfoot GEL cushioning system guarantee a cushioned ride, while a dashing leather upper offers natural comfort and durability

    A) Rearfoot GEL cushioning system
    B) Compression molded EVA Midsole
    C) Leather Upper
    D) Provides Natural comfort and durability
    All information taken directly from Asics.com

    Reebok DMX Reflex Stride Womens Walking Shoe
    Suggested Price: $89.99
    See it at: Reebok DMX Reflex Stride

    The Reebok DMX Reflex Stride walking shoe for women showcases the walking stride guide, an integrated system of cushioning and support to enhance your foots movement through your walking stride. The synthetic leather and mesh upper is lightweight and provides breathability. The 3M scotchlite material allows you to walk during low light hours safely, while the carbon/blown rubber outsole offers cushioning, traction and ride.

    A) Dual Density DMX Reflex 360 technology for gradated heel cushioning.
    B) Walking Stride guide is an integrated foot movement through the walking stride.
    C) Synthetic leather/mesh upper is lightweight and breathable.
    D) Carbon/blown rubber outsole offers cushioning, traction, ride.
    E) Beveled heel construction enhances walking stride.
    F) Opti-flex zone for forefoot flexibility
    G) Transition bridge provides midfoot arch support.
    H) Removeable polyurethane sockliner offers improved comfrot and accomodates orthotics.
    I) 3M scotchlite material for low light hours visability and safety.
    All information taken directly from Reebok.com

    I hope that this will help some of you when you go out to purchase your next pair of walking shoes. I find its always helpful to be well informed about products before I buy them. This review is strictly informational, all information gathered was taken directly from the websites of the manufacturers.
  • Thanks for the GREAT info, *MICHELLE*
    I have been looking for a good shoe for a couple months now...
    the information you posted will be a great help to me

    See ya...
    SunnyD <><

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  • Thank you so much sunny!! I was hoping that someone would find it helpful! Let us know what shoe you get and how it feels!!

    Michelle
  • I usually go for New Balance because many of their models come in wide widths for my "wide track Pontiac" feet. Thanks Michelle!
  • Bumping this one up for Beachgal

    Michelle