FITNESS 2009 Sneaker Guide: The Best Walking Shoes

Brian Maranan Pineda

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By Rachel Sturtz

Our picks for the best shoes for walking, whether you're hitting the road, treadmill, or trails.

Winner: Best Road Walking Shoe

Asics GEL-Fluent LV

This flowery, well-cushioned shoe adds a spring to your step. Plus, its supportive heel and flexible outsole point your foot in the right direction as you stride, helping to prevent injury.

"They felt as comfortable as my running shoes," says one tester, a racewalking coach who has competed in an Olympic trial for the sport. "They're supportive, athletic, and light."

($85, asics.com for stores)

Next: Runner-Up: Best Road Walking Shoe

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bsims6293 wrote:

I love the look of my Skechers, I have about 6 pair, but I also have to add some serious orthotics for arch support and cushioning for the heel and forefoot. Someone should tell them to beef up the inside, since the outside is so cute.

3/16/2010 09:54:39 PM Report Abuse

tmwalkerfl wrote:

You're off base. Skechers "Shape Ups" are better than any walking shoe I've ever owned! They tone your abs, thighs, calfs, butt, etc. when walking. They're great!

3/10/2010 10:26:52 AM Report Abuse

krm35758 wrote:

I still love my MBT's. The original "exercise equipment on your feet while you walk" tennis shoes, though they were a big pricey! Karen

3/10/2010 10:12:27 AM Report Abuse

tinaljeremy wrote:

I thought that Skechers would be a better fit????

12/19/2009 07:19:57 PM Report Abuse

price49 wrote:

Not in wide widths. What do you recommend for wide wdths

12/16/2009 01:00:41 PM Report Abuse