| Walking Gear Guide: Shoe Reviews 2001 | |
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All Reviews 2001 By Brand
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| 'Shoe Brand/Model' | 'Shoe Type (walking running racewalking trail shoe boot etc.)' | Shoe Type | 'Mens or Womens' | 'Your review' | 'Your review' | 'Your nickname' |
| 'NB' Compare Prices |
'841' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Great! The most comfotable walking shoe with the best support that I ve ever had and I m a large lady.' | 'Car' | |
| 'NB' | 'Fitness walkers' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | '******These shoes are the best! they cost a lot $110 but are worth it. I walk 25-35 miles each week (a little less in winter) and often do 10 mile walks on weekends. These shoes are like walking on clouds! No blisters no toe crowding--love the wide toe box!!! Great all around shoes for walking' | 'pswaring' | |
| 'NB
841' Compare Prices |
'Walking' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'I have three pairs of 841"s. I loved my first pair so good that "santa" brought me two more. He wqas able to get an additional pair at half price. I have been an avid walker for 11 years and these are the best I have ever Used. I have had many brand over this period.' | '64Tiger' | |
| 'NB110' Compare Prices |
'racewalking' | 'racer' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'replaces the NB100. excellent shoe for racewalkers. runs wide but not too terribly bad. it leaves you room for your foot to grow after that 3rd mile. ' | 'rod' |
| 'NB640' | 'Walking' | 'stability cushioned.' | 'Womens' | *** Average | 'Does not seem as stable as the old 840 s that I liked a lot. Cannot use the newer 840s since the seems bother my feet. Also it is not as light and does not include the motion control. I have a narrow ankle and my foot slips a lot I chose a shoe with a double eyelit so I can lace them to stop my foot from slipping. However my foot may not slip in these shoes I feel that they were not worth the 65 dollar investment I made in them.' | 'AlseaWalker' |
| 'NB655' Compare Prices |
'walking' | 'stability cushioned' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Just finished walking my first marathon and wore my NB655. The shoes were so comfortable roomy cushioned. NOrmally my feet hurt so bad after a day of either standing on them or walking for an hour but after my marathon the only thing that did not hurt on me - were my feet.' | 'Diana' |
| 'New Balance' | 'running' | 'thick soles good motion control' | 'Womens' | '*** Average' | 'I prefer thick soles - a good running shoe that s sturdy. Don t need fancy cushioning but do like plenty of padding on tongue due to bone spur on TOP of my foot. I also like a fabric top for air circulation. Do not care for all leather shoe. (Don t understand WHAT I am rating for Best Very Good etc)' | 'Sheila' |
| 'New Balance' | 'Running' | 'stability cushioned over-pronation' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'Seems to be the perfect shoe for me. I use them for both walking and running. Very stable. Able cushioning. Corrects my over-pronation - no pain.' | 'JJODON' |
| 'New
Balance' Compare Prices |
'Running/Trail Shoe' | 'Trail Shoe' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'As a person with lots of joint problems I found most walking shoes to be to painful to wear for any real length of time. I finally went to the New Balance running shoes and the trail shoes. These are the BEST! They have the support and the cushion I need to walk a 10K 4 times a week. They also come in very wide sizes as well. Joint problems? Try these and kiss most of the pain away.' | 'Winter' |
| 'New Balance' | 'think cross trainer' | 'unknown' | 'Womens' | '**** Very Good' | 'I have recently purchased New Balance 608s and love them. Could not find a New Balance walking shoe that laced in local area. Had used SAS prior to this purchase with great satisfaction. Also purchased a Reebok walking shoe in past that was an absolute nightmare on my feet. Will look for a New Balance WALKING shoe next time I leave town and have time to shop.' | 'dj' |
| New
Balance - 636' Compare Prices |
'Cross Trainer' | 'Unknown' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Great shoe for walking. Arch support is super. They were comfortable right from day one. ' | 'Jan' |
| NEW
BALANCE 841' Compare Prices |
'WALKING' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'I like the shoe because it comes in wide sizes is affordable isn t Nike has a stabalizer in the sole which helps my pronation. ' | 'MIKE' | |
| 'new balance 100' | 'racewalking' | 'performance trainer/racer' | 'Mens Womens' | '***** Best' | 'I love this shoe! Very wide toe box so my toes never feel cramped. Very flexible sole so I can maintain proper technique. Very lightweight and comfortable. I train 25-30 miles weekly and have raced from 5k to 1/2 marathon in this shoe. I stockpiled extra pairs of this shoe when I found out New Balance was marketing a new model.' | 'sarah' |
| 'New Balance 100' | 'racewalking' | 'racer' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'This shoe requires no "break in." The upper part of the shoe is flexible and lightweight. The sole is flat and flexible. The toe box is large. ' | 'Will' |
| 'New
Balance 100 110' Compare Prices |
'racewalking' | 'cushion' | 'Mens' | '**** Very Good' | 'I don t like the 110 s as well as the 100 s -- the toebox is too small. Get 100 s while you can.' | 'Ticktock' |
| 'New
Balance 1040' Compare Prices |
'running' | 'cushioned' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Loved these shoes for the 60 miles required for the Avon 3-day. I even bought these shoes 4 days before the SF walk and had no problems. Since I had a high arch and needed a wider width these shoes worked out wonderfully. They have a stretch tongue and none slip laces which make a difference for swelling feet after 10+ miles. I highly recommend these shoes and glad I bought them this year no more blister problems for me on my heels. ' | 'Mary3Day' |
| 'New
Balance 110' Compare Prices |
'Racewalking' | 'performance & racer' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'This is a very light and flexible shoe. It has a groove under the ball of the foot for flexibility. I wore it in both the Boston and Portland marathons with good success. It is very much like the NB100 that it replaces; I can t really tell the difference between the two both of which I like very much. ' | 'Ole' |
| 'New
Balance 110' Compare Prices |
'racewalking' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'I previously wore the New Balance 100 then moved to the 110 when it came out. Great improvement and a great shoe. I have a wide foot but the NB100 was too wide. The 110 is a slightly narrower shoe and comfortably grips the foot. I have worn these shoes for several marathons (I finish in the 6:30 to 6:45 range) and have never had any problems with the shoe. I am overweight but even though racewalking shoes generally lack support and cushioning I did not have any problems. ' | 'Becky' | |
| 'New
Balance 763' Compare Prices |
'Running' | 'Stability' | 'Womens' | '**** Very Good' | 'I have foot problems and New Balance 763 is the only shoe that fits comfortably without my toes cramping. ' | 'Eileen' |
| 'New
Balance 803 Compare Prices |
'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'Great on trails! Real stable. Good traction.' | 'Bob41' | ||
| 'New
Balance 829' Compare Prices |
'running' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Fantastic lightweight shoe for walking fast. For neutral feet roomy toe box flexible. Fairly watertight too - takes a lot of rain to finally soak in.' | 'WB' | |
| 'New
Balance 830' Compare Prices |
'Running' | 'performance trainer' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Excellent lightweight trainer for neutral feet. Can go a marathon distance. An update of the 829 that didn t ruin its good points.' | 'Wendy' |
| New
Balance 841' Compare Prices |
'Walking model # 841' | 'Stability motion control' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'I have been wearing the 841 New Balance for several years. It startd out as the 840 and as improvements were made the model # was changed. It is by far the best walking shoe for serious walkers I have used.' | 'Dick' |
| 'New
Balance 841' Compare Prices |
'walking' | 'unknown' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'This is the best shoe I have ever owned and I have gone to great lengths to get a second pair as they are not routinely stocked by my local store due to the cost. They are the top of the line and with a price tag to match but worth every penny. They are very light but stable and I can walk forever in them with no pain despite having plantar faciitis(sp?). They work extremely well with the orthotics prescribed for this condition also. ' | 'bluenoser52ca' |
| New
Balance 878' Compare Prices |
'running' | '878' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'The lightest and most comfortable shoe I have ever worn for walking. The sole of my feet used to burn after doing 10Km not any more.' | 'Chuck' |
| 'new
balance 990' Compare Prices |
'running' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'new balance s 990 running shoe has to be one of the most comforatable shoes made. It is also very versitle i pesonally wear it to basket ball warm ups or shoot arounds and track practice.' | 'jimmy' | |
| 'New Balance RC230SB' | 'racewalking' | 'road racing flat ' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'This shoe is very flexible for pushing off with the toes. It comes in wide so there can be plenty of room for a comfortable toe box.It breathes well. It has a relatively low heel. The outsole wears very well but the mid-sole in the heel area starts to break down after just a couple hundred miles (but then again I m a rather heavy guy). The shoe costs about $50 a pair. ' | 'Sanjon' |
| 'New
Balance/ 962' Compare Prices |
'walking' | 'Mens Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Great support and protection with a good degree of cushioning. Be aware though new balance claims the shoe to be waterproof. Actually the nubuck leather is treated and is highly water-repellent and will keep you dry in most conditions people encounter. But it is not waterproof!!!' | 'Nike Mikey' | |
| 'New Balance/840' | 'walking' | 'motion control stability cushioned' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'When I was a runner I choose NB for its cushioning and stability as well as its wide selection of widths. Never had a foot problem in my years of running. Now that I am a walker all of the above still apply. NB makes a great shoe.' | 'Dick' |
| 'New Balance-achieve' | 'walking/running (?)' | 'unknown' | 'Womens' | '*** Average' | 'Stiff and clunky(hit pavement with noise!) WHY ARE MORE AND MORE BRANDS OF ATHLETIC SHOES NOT DESIGNATING USE? IT WOULD BE EASIER IF THEY WERE MARKED "RUNNING" "WALKING". ' | 'Camy' |
| 'NewBalance' | 'walking' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'None better especially for wide short feet (grin). Ones with velcro straps for closing are super!' | 'Ned' | |
| 'nike' | 'cross tranning' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'want to make a new shoe' | 'sinbad' | |
| 'Nike
Air Max' Compare Prices |
'Running Shoe' | 'UNK' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Price $90. Flexible for race walking. Good balance. Easy to get your foot into the shoe with lace adjustment to fit the shape of your foot. Best fitting and flexibility of shoes I have had ever. ' | 'LidaP' |
| 'Nike
Air Max Plus Compare Prices |
'***** Best' | 'Great shoes retail at $140 got them for $80 at Champs. Fit well use Tuned Air in heel all and all a great buy!' | 'ajordan' | |||
| 'Nike Air Pegasus Racer' | 'RW' | 'Racer' | 'Mens' | ***** Best | 'Very good for Racewalking. More supportive for the longer walks.' | 'Jim' |
| 'Nike
Air Shox' Compare Prices |
'Running' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'I tried on zillions and was actually pleased with Nike Pegasus. But at the last minute tried on Nike Shox and was extremely surprised. Nice fit and I have a wide foot. Though the laces could be a bit longer. No ankle support like Pegasus but impact is totally absorbed by the design. Nice grip on varied surfaces. Nice feel on treadmill and on pavement. Firm but good flexiblity. Nice sleek black design with reflectors. Toe and heel doesn t rub. I got a half size larger than foot size. $150 was double what I planned for but worth it. Wish I could afford 2 pair.' | 'Earthfire' | |
| 'Nike
Shox' Compare Prices |
'running' | 'cushioned' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'This running shoe has a wonderful cushiony but stable and resilient walking feel. Plus the fit is the best Nike yet. Coat the heel with something to keep it from wearing down before the rest of the shoe wears out' | 'Leverleg' |
| 'Nike
Shox R4' Compare Prices |
'Running' | 'Mens' | '* Poor' | 'Shoe seems to have caused left knee damage. The location of the wedge in the middle of the shoe forces my foot to come down unnaturally placing tremendous force on my knees. The first day running with the shoe resulted in shin splints. After waiting two days for shins to heal tried the running with the shoe again. This time my knees were extremely sore. After a month of not running I m still experiencing problems with my left knee. To think that I paid $150 thinking I was protecting my knees. The shoe will only work properly for a very particular running style. Stick with a comfortable pair of Nike Air or equivalent. Avoid Nike Shox AT ALL COSTS! ' | 'runner dave' | |
| 'Nike
Shox R4' Compare Prices |
'Running' | 'Mens' | '* Poor' | 'Shoe seems to have caused left knee damage. The location of the wedge in the middle of the shoe forces my foot to come down unnaturally placing tremendous force on my knees. The first day running with the shoe resulted in shin splints. After waiting two days for shins to heal tried the running with the shoe again. This time my knees were extremely sore. After a month of not running I m still experiencing problems with my left knee. To think that I paid $150 thinking I was protecting my knees. The shoe will only work properly for a very particular running style. Stick with a comfortable pair of Nike Air or equivalent. Avoid Nike Shox AT ALL COSTS!' | 'runner dave' | |
| 'Nike/
Air Presto' Compare Prices |
'running' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'This shoe is really good if you have not tried it on. The upper is made out of a special stretch mesh which offers outstanding comfort throughout. The cushioning is good and its lightweight and flexible. This shoe is good for runners with a normal to high arch heel midfoot and forefoot strikers looking for a lightweight fastpace shoe.' | 'NIke Mikey' | |
| 'Nike/
Air Structure' Compare Prices |
'running' | 'Mens' | '***** Best' | 'This shoe has an excellent blend of cushioning and support. It s a great shoe for runners with a low arches with a light to normal weight range. The cushioning is fairly well balanced through the heel midfoot and forefoot areas so it works well for all types of foot strikes.' | 'Nike Mikey' | |
| 'Nike/Air
EssentialIIIWide' |
'Walking' | 'Walking' | 'Womens' | '***** Best' | 'I have tried about 10 brands. I heard the New Balance Racewalking shoe was wide in the toe box but though it had the arch support I needed it was not wide enough in the toe box. Nike just works best for me since I have a wide foot ball or toe box and a very small heel with a very high arch.' | 'Jeannie' |
| 'Nike/NikeWalk' | 'walking' | 'Mens' | '**** Very Good' | 'Good shoe great feel' | 'Sammy' | |
| 'Nike/Zoom
Air/Air Streak' Compare Prices |
'running' | 'racing flats' | 'Mens' | '**** Very Good' | 'It is very good for 10k and less. they have enough cushion for the distance but not over. They are very light together at about 6 oz. the toe box is enough for most people. Though there is no overzise. They size from 3-10. ' | 'Alice Tan' |
| 'No Shoes At All' | 'Multipurpose' | 'Mens Womens' | '***** Best' | 'Don t knock this brand until you ve tried them. Always a perfect fit at an excellent price. Easy cleanup and they breathe quite well. These shoes can actually correct and/or prevent many foot problems without special fittings or appliances!' | 'Crash Gordon' |
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