You need a shoe wardrobe to keep walking in all weather and to go from track to streets to paths to trails. Here are my picks of New Balance shoes for the walker who likes a variety of walking routes and who isn't afraid of the woods or rain. These shoes are built for walkers with a neutral gait who do not overpronate.
1. New Balance 1063 Lightweight Trainer/Cushioned Shoes
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This is a lightweight performance training shoe that is also a cushioned shoe. It is flexible. It comes in narrow, normal and wide widths. The cushioning helps relieve leg fatigue in long walks and runs such as the 10K, half marathon and marathon.
2. New Balance 1110GT Trail Shoes
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The New Balance 1110GT is a trail running shoe designed to be both waterproof and stable. Yet, it is fairly lightweight and quite flexible. My bunion had no complaints with the seamless upper. The shoe comes in widths (narrow, regular, wide) and both men's and women's versions. It is made on the SL-1 last for a standard fit.
3. New Balance 907 Trail Shoes
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For trail walking, this shoe provides stability and protection against rocks and roots with an all-terrain tread and durable outsole. It is built to last. For stability, it uses a stability web and transitional support system. Yet the sole is flexible in the forefoot so you aren't fighting a clunky shoe with each step. The big toe box is great for walkers who need more toe room or who have a bunion. I normally wear wide, but could wear the standard width with this model.
4. New Balance 872 Trail Runner
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The New Balance 872 OR trail running shoe is a very lightweight shoe - it weighs the same as my lightweight cushioned trainers. The sole is rugged enough to provide sole protection and traction, and wraps up over the toe for further protection from stubbing. The mesh construction makes the shoe breathe well.
