Best rated walking shoes

Best walking shoes boost walking exercise

Tips on choosing the best rated walking shoes follow.

Generally, we recommend that you choose walking shoes made by companies that generally produce good sneakers.

While some particular models are mentioned below, it’s just as well to go with tested winning brands since particular models are replaced fairly frequently.

And yes, it is important to choose good walkers since they could increase performance & decrease injury due to a regualr schedule of walking exercise.

We also have a page on choosing the best walking shoes for your particular needs (no brands are mentioned).

Best walking shoe brands

Click to buy the best rated walking shoes New Balance consistently shows up as a manufacturer of quality walking shoes. Especially good for cushioning & stability according to walkers. NB also ranks high on comfort and flexibility resulting in lots of repeat buyers.

Asics Gel has received awards for best walking shoes. Like New balance, Asics scores high on cushioning, stability, flexibility & comfort.

Mizuno is also rated by many as one of the best walking shoes on the market.

Saucony is cited by The Running Network as their Gold Medal Award among stability shoes. It now comes in two versions for stability and ultimate stability.

Nike has won Runners World Editor's Choice award for stability shoes.

Fila also produces good walking shoes according o reviews & wearers.

Brooks is less well known but has also received rave reviews for its walking shoes.

While price shouldn’t be the most important determinant I personally let price factor in since many manufacturers make walkers that can be considered the “best walking shoes.”

Specific brands & models recommended

Click to buy the best walking shoes A site devoted to walking (http://www.the-fitness-walking-guide.com/) recommends the following brands & models after doing research on high performers. They are broken down into women’s & men’s walkers.

Best Rated Walking Shoes (Women)

1. Brooks Women Addiction Walker (available in a wide width)

2. New Balance 926 (available in a wide width)

3. New Balance 811 (available in a wide width)

4. Earth Energetic (not available in a wide width)

5. New Balance 844 (available in a wide width)

6. Ryka Sport Walker (available in a wide width)

Best Rated Walking Shoes (Men)

All shoes are available in Wide and Extra Wide widths except where indicated.

1. Men’s Brooks Addiction Walker

2. Rockport Men’s World Tour Classic Walking Shoe

3. Rockport Men’s Prowalker Walking Shoe

4. New Balance 926

5. New Balance 811

6. Earth Energetic (not available in a wide width)

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