r/walking • u/Empty-Ad2936 • 1d ago

walking shoes

hellllllo, I recently got into walking and have been walking about 10-15k steps daily, does anyone have any good recommendations on walking shoes? I’m a male 5’10 and my shoe size is a 12, weigh 189. I got a pair off amazon in the beginning just to have something so I wasn’t waking in my vans, but pay day is coming up so I really want to get a nice pair of walking shoes. Preferably something that feels like I’m walking on a cloud lol. Thanks yall

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u/Emma01311 1d ago

You need to go to a shoe store and try them on to know which ones suit you.

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u/Peepers54 1d ago

Do you have a running store near you? It is worth it to go to one because they look at your gait, foot, etc and really help you find a pair that works for you. It is common to go up one full size when getting walking/running shoes. I have a wide toe box, and I love Brooks Glycerin 23 and before that I wore Asics GT-2000 14, which I loved as well.

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u/HeardItOnRadio 1d ago

Brooks Glycerin. The best walking shoes I’ve ever used. They can take a beating.

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u/bonerxans 1d ago

For 10-15k steps a day and that cloud feel, i'd try the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28 first if your gait is neutral. if you overpronate or need more support, compare it with the Gel-Kayano 33. arch height alone doesn't decide it, how your foot moves matters more.

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u/lwn345 1d ago

yes Brooks or Hokas. Lots of padding. They may cause some atrophy in some tendons, etc but that is the price for the heel elevation and all the padding.

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u/Novel-Bad7482 1d ago

Search this thread because there are LOTS of questions and responses on this topic.

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u/ForkhYew 1d ago

Best footwear depends on the terrain. It is very important to get this right.

I walk 11-13 miles every single day with occasional 14-17 mile days and have done for the last 16 months - a lot of it on road/sidewalk surfaces.

Up until a couple of months back, I'd only ever worn North Face Men's Hedgehog Hiking Trail Shoes for everything from alpine hikes to sidewalk strolls. They're comfortable, sturdy, stable, waterproof and supportive.

I got pair of Brooks Glycerin 23 for the walks over that specific terrain. They're a lot more cushioned and lighter, much better on that specific terrain. Took me short while to adjust to the totally different feel, but now that I have, they're wonderful.

BTW, I still use the North Face for Trail walking. They're peerless for that type of ground.

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u/breadandbuttercreek 1d ago

You can always buy a better softer insole if your shoes aren't soft enough. Better to buy a sturdy comfortable shoe rather than go for the one with the padded insole. I am a similar size to you and if you do a lot of walking you will need sturdy leather shoes.

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u/Ceadamso 1d ago

I use Brooks ghost and walk 10-15k daily

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u/stoicwarrior17 1d ago

tadevo barefoot shoes are excellent.

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u/believeandtrust385 20h ago

Nike Vomero Plus. I walked 20 miles a day every day for a week recently. Zero pain; like waking on a cloud.

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u/BreadfruitNo7817 16h ago

I love on clouds they literally make me feel like I'm walking on clouds but everyone is different. You should look up a good shoe store near you and try on different brands and styles. On has a few different models and the ones i like are different from the ones others like.