When you are shopping for walking shoes, make sure they feel lightweight when you try them on. Walking shoes should not weigh you down and affect the spring in your step when you move. Besides choosing a lightweight and breathable pair of women's sneakers, look for shoes with a low, supportive heel and flexible sole to reduce impact.
Nike Air Miler Walk+
"Good Housekeeping" magazine recommends this walking shoe for women because of its super-lightweight feel and extra ventilation. The upper portion of the shoe is constructed from synthetic leather and includes multiple mesh panels. The shoe includes the Nike Air Sole to decrease shock absorption while walking.
New Balance 111
New Balance 111 sneakers are recommended by the Galt website for feeling light and flexible. New Balance suggests the shoe for race walkers who don't want to feel weighed down by their sneakers. Additional features include foot stabilization, synthetic and mesh upper materials, midsole and heel cushioning.
Asics Gel Kayano Walker 7
These sneakers are another top walking shoe pick made by "Good Housekeeping." Although the shoes are lightweight, the testers found that they still offer plenty of support and cushioning while walking. The upper part of the shoe is designed to feel like the version from Asics for runners but has more flexibility to meet the needs of walkers. Gel in the sole acts as a shock absorber, while the mesh top keeps the shoe breathable and light.
Avia Art Elite
This shoe features rebound technology to stabilize and support the heel as you walk. The bottom of the shoe is extremely lightweight, and the plate beneath the heel absorbs shock to keep you bouncing as you walk. The upper portions of the shoe remain lightweight because of the synthetic and mesh materials used during construction. The included sock liner is removable.
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