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Smart Stuff for Walkers
Which Shoe for You?
The right shoe for your walking style can make all the difference. First, determine your walking "personality" using the key. Then take a look at some of our favorite walking shoes to find your perfect match.
| Shoe |
Key Code |
Cost |
Description |
| Avia 365WWSI
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BB,
HW |
$55 |
Extra cushioning under the ball of the foot helps prevent blisters in walkers with a heavy gait.
www.avia.com
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| New Balance 745
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LW, OP,
HW
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$79.99
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Sturdy traction and extra shock absorption make this shoe a good choice for walks
off the beaten path. www.newbalance.com
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| Nike Air
PegasusWalk
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LW,
OP |
$80
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A good, basic walking shoe that promotes smooth movement from heel to toe. Sturdy traction and extra shock absorption make this shoe a good choice for trail or nature walks. www.nike.com
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| Easy Spirit Jumper
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HF,
HW
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$69
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A little extra support makes these shoes a good choice for intermediate walkers. www.easyspirit.com
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| New Balance 842
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LW, OP,
HF |
$104.99
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Recommended as a shoe for people recovering from the noninvasive heel treatment
orthotripsy, this is a great shoe for anyone with heel pain.
www.newbalance.com
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| Rockport World Tour Classic
MWT18
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LW,
HF
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$90
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Rockport's patented Walking Platform is extra-flexible with solid heel support, making this shoe a good choice for urban walkers.www.rockport.com
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| Z-Coil
Cloudwalker
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HW,
OP
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$165
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The spring on the heel may look funny, but it helps absorb shock, making this shoe a good choice for people who have heel pain. www.z-coil.com
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KEY
Lightweight
(LW). For beginning walkers and speed walkers, these shoes are extra light and flexible.
Heavy Walkers (HW). Some people have a tendency toward heavy-stepping - if you're one of them, these shoes will stand up to heavy wear.
Overpronators (OP). People who tend to roll their feet inward when they walk need extra support to stabilize their walk. These shoes fit the bill. (Not sure if you're an overpronator? Take a look at a worn pair of your shoes - if they look lopsided and worn on the inner edge of your heels, you're probably an
overpronator.)
Budget Buys (BB). Sometimes, the price is right. These shoes give good performance at a good price.
Hard-to-Fit (HF). These shoes come in two or more widths for optimum fit.
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