Cushioned, Supportive Walking Sneakers Keep You Moving in Comfort
If you have problem feet, your footwear could be the reason why, as many ill-fitting, poorly designed shoes contribute to such conditions as bunions, corns and calluses, and also irritate sensitive, diabetic or swollen feet.
If you’re looking for walking sneakers to keep you moving in comfort, keep in mind the characteristics mentioned in the next paragraph.
Ideal Walking Sneakers
Good walking sneakers should have the following characteristics:
- Walking Sneakers Tip #1: Look for walking sneakers with a firm heel counter.
- Walking Sneakers Tip #2: Your walking sneakers should have a wide enough toe box to accommodate toes without pinching them.
- Walking Sneakers Tip #3: Be on the lookout for walking sneakers with a semi-rigid or rigid shank.
- Walking Sneakers Tip #4: Look for walking sneakers with a removable inner sole.
- Walking Sneakers Tip #5: Walking shoes with a long vamp are a good buy.
- Walking Sneakers Tip #6: Be on the lookout for walking sneakers with a heel measuring between ¾ - 1½ inches.
Here are some other features to consider in good walking sneakers:
- Walking shoes with a padded collar and tongue can help protect sensitive areas, reduce irritation and secure the fit.
- Walking shoes with a rubber outsole can aid with slip resistance.
- Walking shoes with an interchangeable removable insole can help with perspiration problems and accommodate any orthotic devices.
- Walking shoes with Velcro® help provide good closure.
- Walking shoes featuring a plastizote foam lining mold to the foot to reduce pressure points and provide customized comfort and protection.
- Walking shoes with a firm compression EVA midsole and breathable leather upper are a good buy.
- Walking shoes with a flared outsole help enhance foot stability.
- Walking shoes with a polyurethane rocker sole help reduce ball-of-foot pain and absorb shock.
Tips for Buying New Walking Sneakers
- Never buy walking sneakers first thing in the morning. The feet swell as the day goes on, and your walking sneakers should accommodate this added size.
- Always break in new walking sneakers at home on carpeting.
- Do not expect walking sneakers to stretch. If the shoe does not fit, do not wear it.
- Check to make sure your walking sneakers have a thumb-length space at the toe end of the shoe beyond the longest toe to receive the best care.
Walking Sneakers Available Through FootSmart
Here are some top walking sneakers brands that come in different widths to accommodate a variety of different sized feet:
Please remember that appropriate sneakers should be worn for individual activities. For example, you would not want to wear walking sneakers or running shoes, which have more lateral control, to play tennis, which requires side-to-side motion. Cross trainers would be more appropriate.
Finding the Right Walking Sneakers for You
FootSmart sells many different types of men’s and women’s walking sneakers on FootSmart.com and via our mail-order catalog. Start shopping for your new walking sneakers today.
Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health.