Are the only stores you ever visit those that happen to be along your walking route? Let me show you where you can shop online for walking shoes, gear, clothes, trips, and books.
Shoes and Boots
Walking Shoe Guide: How to select the best shoes for YOUR feet.Before You Buy Walking Shoes
- Top Motion Control Shoes
- Top Stability Shoes
- Top Cushioned Shoes
- Top Performance Training Shoes
- Top Racewalking Shoes
- Best Comfort Shoes
- Top Walking Sandals
Walking Socks
Before You Buy Walking Socks: Cotton is no longer king, the new synthetics are better for wicking and blister prevention.Walking Clothes
- Top Picks for Walking Pants
- Top Picks for Waterproof Jackets
- Top Picks for Winter Walking
- Sports Bras
- Top Picks for Women's Winter Walking Shirts
Equipment
- Treadmills: Selection advice, online stores, and manufacturers.
- Pedometers
- Heart Rate Monitors: How to choose and use one and links to where to buy.
Hiking Poles and Sticks
Before You Buy Walking Poles
Top Picks for Fitness Walking Poles/Nordic Walking Poles
Top Picks for Trekking Poles
Top Picks for Walking Sticks
For Families and Pets
Strollers and Baby Carriers
Dogjoggerhands-free leash for your best friend.
Pet PouchI've seen these at walks - carry your dog-tired dog.
The Gift of Travel
Walking Treks and Tours: Our links to dozens of companies waiting to take you on a trip to remember.
Adventure Travel: About.com guide to adventure travel.
Books, Videos, Tapes
Our Walking Bookstore: Select books and tapes for walkers picked and reviewed by your Guide.
Top 10 Books for Walking Off Weight
Top Books and Videos for Walking Fast and Racewalking
Top Books for Walking Marathons and Half-Marathons
Top Books of Tales of Long Walks and Walking Memoirs
Top Picks for Walking Music Tapes and CDs
Top Picks for Walking Videos
Walking Event Magazines: National and regional walking event magazines from volkssport clubs will keep the walker on your list in touch with what is happening on the trail all year long. Order by phone or mail.
New Walker's Packet: Get your loved ones started on the right foot with the IVV's lifetime achievement award program. This first set of record books and other information and coupons is a $20 value for $5.75. Order by mail.
Shopping Offline
Some stores just aren't ready for the web but have great walking stuff. Plus, sometimes you just have to try it on before you buy it. These sites will point you to their local outlets.
The Walking Co.: Walking shoes, gear, books, socks, hats, canes, this is heaven for walkers. Located at malls around the country.
