To enjoy your walking or workout program, and reap the maximum benefits, you must select the proper footwear. Choosing the right athletic shoe can be tricky, as many makes and models are available. Although walking does not stress the joints as running does, footwear made specifically for walking will help you stay injury free over the long term and put you on the right path toward your fitness goals.
Ecco Biom Walk
Walking Shoe Reviews, a website dedicated to reviewing athletic walking shoes, listed the Ecco as a top 10-walking shoe. The Biom Walk, the company's high-performance walking shoe, is for the casual to serious fitness participant. The biomechanical sole supports and strengthens the lower leg and foot muscles, according to Ecco. The upper sole of the shoe has breathable mesh or yak leather for everyday comfort. The shoe promotes a barefoot walking experience, a trend in walking and running shoes. The Ecco Biom Walk has an estimated retail price of $195 for 2010.
Nike Air Miler Walk+ Walking Shoe
The Nike Air Miler Walk made Good Housekeeping's list of best walking shoes, citing the roomy toe box and overall quality as the shoe's strengths. The Nike Air Miler has a mesh forefoot with a strap at the midfoot area for added support. In addition, a solid rubber outsole with added carbon rubber at heel adds durability. Finally, Rolling Rail technology adds a smooth, stable roll-through from heel to toe. The Nike Air Miler Walk+ has an estimated retail price of $85 for 2010
New Balance 760
Prevention.com added the New Balance 760 to its list of best walking shoes, mentioning the lace system as a key benefit offered by the shoe. New Balance made this shoe to feel like a running flat, while offering the support and cushioning of a walking shoe. The shoes weigh 10.5 oz., on par with many running shoes.
The 760 is loaded with New Balance technologies throughout the shoe, such as New Balance's Walking Strike Path, designed to stabilize feet through the natural gait cycle. Forefoot Flex Grooves give the shoe flexibility, and synthetic and mesh uppers provide lightweight comfort and support. The N-ergy system in the heel provides the 760 with shock absorption and cushioning. The New Balance 760 has an estimated retail price of $80 for 2010
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