Walking Shoe Recommendation

I use cheap flip-flops for walks around town.

Comfortable sandals work. Although, I do enjoy Altra running shoes, too.

Right now I’m just sporting Vans, and I walk at least 4-5 miles a day.

Flip flops or running shoes for me. Right now I’m still wearing a pair of Saucony Triumph ISO…very comfy.

But he said shoe not sandals or flip flops..geez

I just go with whatever Ecco is on sale.  I run through the soles in about six to eight months, but I walk three or four miles a day.

But he said shoe not sandals or flip flops..geez

Perhaps he doesn’t realize that a “hiking” shoe isn’t required for his intended activities. The shoe industry is a propaganda machine that tries to create demand for things that are not needed. Back in the 80’s Rockport made millions of dollars selling “walking” shoes and convinced the public they needed these walking-specific shoes to safely walk without injury, plus they looked nice. Marketing genius.

Sounds like you are perhaps commuting to work, and need something somewhat “professional” looking.  If so, I recommend SAS – they have a couple of lace-up models that should fit the bill.  Both my guy and I have found them very comfy – nice for traveling when you want your all-day shoe to be your dress-up shoe too.  And they are very durable.  No tread to speak of, only a drawback if you also want to hike slippery areas in also.

go to a store and try on every shoe you can …

get wutevah fits da best ,,,

itz really dat simple

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I just go with whatever Ecco is on sale.  I run through the soles in about six to eight months, but I walk three or four miles a day.

Ecco shoes are a good recommendation. But you should try on a pair before purchasing because the soles can be oddly inflexible in strange ways. I wore them for years, and while they certainly are among the most comfortable brands of shoes I’ve ever worn, I had to eventually stop wearing them because they kept aggravating foot injuries in my feet.

I recommend anything from the sale section at RunningWarehouse.com

There is a coupon code you can google to get 15% of the sale price too. Hard to beat.

The degree to which the shoe industry is a propaganda machine really doesn’t have much to do with the fact that a sandal isn’t a shoe.  Sometimes, you got to have your toes encased.

Really anything that fits, but I find Altra and Hoka treat my feet the best.

Check out the new balance mt690 v2. I picked up a pair recently, they do everything as good as much more expensive shoes, the 4e width is especially nice.

I’ve found that trail runners make comfortable, long-lasting “walking around shoes”.  That’s about all I wear anymore for casual walking and most hiking, always with a pair of Darn Tough socks.  Brooks Cascadias fit me well, so that’s what I wear.