The Best New Balance Walking Shoes

The Best New Balance Walking Shoes
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What To Look For

New Balance is a brand well-known for its high-quality athletic shoes. Specifically in the walking shoes genre, it regularly produces shoes that are popular for comfort and durability. When looking for the best New Balance walking shoes, look for a pair that best suits your needs. For instance, if you are a distance walker and require a shoe with lightweight flexibility but also endurance, try the WW1200, a recent model of a walking shoe that is characterized by its lightweight, well-cushioned, supportive construction.

Common Pitfalls

When buying a pair of walking shoes, buy a pair that fits the description of the type of exercise you plan to do. New Balance recently came out with a line of shoes designed to tone your muscles as you walk. This type of shoe is designed to be worn all day. If you are a distance walker and want a pair of shoes that will last you as long as possible, get a lighter and more durable model of New Balance shoes and wear them only in your exercise sessions.

Where To Buy

For the best variety, the New Balance website offers many models of walking shoes to choose from. However, buying online can be risky. For a safer option, choose a large-scale sporting goods store such as Sports Authority or Dick's Sporting Goods that will offer variety at relatively good pricing. If you are not sure how to fit yourself for a shoe, visit a local retailer, where the sales associates are specially trained to fit you for the best shoe for your foot.

Cost

New Balance shoes can cost $45 to $100. The price depends on what model of shoe you buy, the purpose of the shoe, and whether it is a newer or older model. For discounted shoes, look online or at retailers such as Ross, Marshall's or T.J. Maxx, which often sell New Balance shoes at a discounted price.

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Article reviewed by WendyF Last updated on: Dec 8, 2010

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