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We review walking shoes and running shoes for walkers.
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Top Walking Shoes

What shoes are best for type of walking you want to do? We review walking shoes made for fitness walking, trail walking, racewalking, toning and more.

Top Picks for Lightweight Performance Walking Shoes

These shoes work best for fitness walkers who have a neutral gait and want to move fast.

Top Picks for Motion Control Shoes for Walking

If you overpronate, you need a motion control shoe for fitness walking. Here are the top picks.

Top Picks for Cushioned Shoes

Fitness walking shoes for longer walks need to have enough cushioning. These shoes are rated as cushioned shoes.

Top Picks for Stability Shoes Top Picks for Walkers

Stability shoes provide more support and durability. They may have motion control elements for mild overpronators. Here are good picks for stability walking shoes.

Top Picks for Trail Shoes

You need more than a typical running shoe for trails with rocks and roots. These trail shoes have the foot protection and traction you need for natural surfaces.

Top Picks for Walking Sandals

If you like the open-toed feel, here are good selections for fitness walking sandals and trail sandals.

Top Picks for New Balance Shoes for Walking

Top picks for New Balance shoes for walkers

Top Picks for Racewalking Shoes

When using Olympic racewalking technique, you need a very low, flexible shoe to get that perfect heel to toe roll. Here are some good choices.

Comfort Shoes for Problem Feet

If your feet hurt or tire quickly, you may want to try one of these types of comfort shoes. Designs either address the causes of foot pain or are have cushioning and shock absorption to prevent fatigue.

Walking Shoe Finalists for the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards

Walking shoe finalists for the 2011 Reader' Choice Awards.

Motion Control Shoe Finalists for the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards

Motion control shoe finalists for the 2011 Reader' Choice Awards. These walking and running shoes are built for overpronators.

Trail Shoe Finalists for the 2011 Readers' Choice Awards

The winner and finalists as voted by our readers in 2011 for the trail shoes category.

Saucony Shoe Review - Readers Review their Saucony Shoes

Saucony shoe review - readers review their Saucony Shoes See submissions

Walking Sandals Reviews from Walkers

Readers review walking sandals and trail sandals. How walking sandals performed for walkers.

Hersey Custom Racewalker

Custom racewalking shoes built on your personal last by an expert craftsman.

Merrell Pace Glove Barefoot Running Shoe

A review of the women's Marrell Pace Glove barefoot running minimalist shoe. This shoe mimics barefoot walking and running while offering minimal support and protection.

Mizuno Wave Rider

A cushioned shoe good for walking or jogging.

New Balance 846 Walking Shoe Review

A favorite for cushioning and stability among walkers polled. They cite comfort and flexibility, making it the shoe they buy again and again.

Nike Air Zoom Moire

The Nike Air Zoom Moire is a lightweight, flexible shoe that is Nike+ iPod sensor ready.

Reshod Walking Shoes

Reshod walking shoes are custom-built walking shoes that replace your shoe sole with a rocker sole for more efficient walking.

Saucony ProGrid Ride

Saucony ProGrid Ride lightweight performance walking and running shoe review.

Best Fitness Walking Shoes 2012

Nomination form for best fitness walking shoes for the Readers' Choice Awards 2012.

Best Trail Walking Shoes 2012

Nomination form for best trail walking shoes for the Readers' Choice Awards 2012.

Best Fitness Walking Shoes - Readers' Choice Awards 2012

What shoes work best for fitness walking? Meet the winner and finalists in the fitness walking shoe category of the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards.

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