How to Choose a Walking Shoe

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By Karen Rose ⋅ September 2, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

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toning shoes Walking shoes don’t need to just look pretty they need to be functional.

Most people, when they see you walking, aren’t looking at your feet and your walking shoes anyways! Match your clothes and socks and pick a walking shoe that works best for you.

First thing to do is decide what your budget is for your walking shoe. Your budget should have some flexibility with approximately $20 between the price you want to spend (low end) and the most you are able to afford (high end). Before deciding on an amount, do a little research to know what walking shoes go for and the quality that is available in different price ranges. If you are walking often and regularly, you will want to pick a price range that is a little higher than someone who is walking a short distance a few times a week with the kids. Your budget should reflect your walking shoe needs.

Once you have your budget it is time to do more specific research on line and in stores to find the best walking shoe for you and your walking needs. Some of the features that are important and why are listed below:

• SUPPORT – a shoe that supports will help prevent injury from twists, stepping “wrong”, over exertion, and weak muscles and ligaments. A supportive walking shoe will also help keep your foot in a good walking position to get the most out of each step.

• FLEXIBILITY – a stiff, non-flexible walking shoe will not allow the foot to move properly. There can be support with flexibility when choosing a walking shoe. A shoe that is not flexible will be uncomfortable and may cause discomfort especially where the toes bend while walking. The foot should be able to roll with each step.

• CUSHION – a good walking shoe needs to absorb some of the impact when the walking comes in contact with the surface.

• COMFORT – though a walking shoe will slightly stretch out with wear, don’t expect an uncomfortable shoe in a shoe store to magically turn into a comfortable shoe out on your walk.

• QUALITY MATERIALS – you may pay a little extra for quality material, but you will find that the walking shoe will last longer.

• DESIGN – ergonomically designed shoes that make the body work a little harder with every step will increase fitness faster and will help weight loss faster.

Going to a shoe store with experienced salespeople can be helpful to choose a walking shoe and learning more about walking shoe fit. Shoe stores can be high priced, so once you know the shoe you want and the size, you can always go on line to see if it is available at a lower price.

There is a wider selection of walking shoes on line than can be found in a store. Many companies will have online support or customer service representatives to help with walking shoe purchases.

At Stepgym.com you can learn more about a scientifically designed walking shoe that will give you an extra workout in every step.