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Top 9 Performance Training Walking Shoes

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Updated May 18, 2009

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A performance walking shoe is lightweight, well-balanced, with just enough cushioning for you to put in the mile in comfort. These shoes are best for walkers with a neutral gait.

1. Asics Gel-DS Trainer

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A favorite for a lightweight training shoe that also provides some stability. It is called the gold standard of the performance-trainer category by Runner's World.
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2. Avia Avi-Lite

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The Running Network gave this shoe their Gold Medal top honors in the lightweight category. It is an interesting shoe in that it has motion control and support while still being very light.
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3. Reebok Premier Lite

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Lightweight with cushioning, this can be a good choice.
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4. Mizuno Wave Precision

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Praised for its springy feel. It earned the gold medal for performance trainers from The Running Network.
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5. Brooks Axiom

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Both supportive and light, this shoe has the low heel profile and excellent flexibility that walkers need.
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6. Saucony GRID Tangent

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This lightweight shoe also provides some stability and some slight motion control.
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7. New Balance 826

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This is a lightweight performance training shoe. Unfortunately, it is discontinued but you might be able to pick up some close-outs. I have used the prior versions of this shoe for 10K through marathon walks. This shoe is lightweight and flexible. It doesn't have any motion control features, so it is meant for those with neutral gait who don't overpronate. It also comes in widths.
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8. Nike Air Pegasus 25

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This lightweight, flexible shoe comes in versions that accept the Nike+ ipod system. This neutral shoe comes in widths and in male and female specific designs.
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9. Saucony ProGrid Triumph

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This lightweight shoe also has excellent cushioning and durability. Sauconys have a specific fit that won't work for everyone, but might be just what you need.
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