1. New Balance 1080
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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. I found this shoe to be very comfortable. The drawbacks are that it is more expensive and it has a heel that is slightly higher than is needed for walkers.
2. Brooks Glycerin
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3. Saucony ProGrid Ride
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This flexible, lightweight cushioned shoe is great for those with a neutral gait who want cushioning. I found the toe box to give plenty of room for my wide foot. I could feel the cushioning without any appreciable extra weight. These should feel great for longer distance walks and all-day strolls.
4. Nike Air Pegasus
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5. Mizuno Wave Rider
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A previous version of this shoe got me through the 2003 Portland Marathon. It is cushioned yet lightweight, with a low heel. The Wave Rider comes in widths and has both a wide toe box and a narrow heel. As of 2012, it's celebrating its 15th birthday and still getting five stars from runners and walkers.
6. Nike Air Zoom Vomero
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The Vomero is a cushioned trainer that is great for walkers who don't overpronate. Wearers love the cushioning for training for marathon and half marathon distances. It has more cushioning than the Pegasus. It also has a wider toebox than is typical for Nikes.
7. Asics Gel Cumulus
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8. Spira Volare
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9. Asics Gel Nimbus
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