The buyers guide for walking shoes

So, you have decided to get some exercise and there is none better than good old walking. Walking a mile a day keeps the doctor away.

But before you head out for you walk, ensure that you have the right footwear to support you.

Yes, walking shoes are as important for walking as quality studs are for football.

But buying walking shoes isn’t easy at all. There are a plethora of options to choose from. Different designs, brands, styles and models will leave a newbie as confused as a cow on Astroturf.

So, here is our guide for walking shoes.

• Do not rely purely on the salesman: It always helps to have a good reliable salesman guiding you. But in case of a walking shoe, relying purely on a sales pitch might not be a wise decision. Do your research and if possible, ask some experts or athletes about the right fit for walking shoes.
• Go Flat: Walking shoes do not require heels. Most walkers start with the heel and then the rest of the sole is flexed and having a walking shoe with a heel that’s more than an inch above the sole will increase the fatigue that your feet undergoes.
• Overpronating: Some walkers have a tendency to overpronate. If you are one of them, then look for a shoe that offers better motion control.
• Cushioning: If you love to go beyond the average mile every day, then you require better cushioning. Made for long walkers, walking shoes with extra cushioning provide the much needed comfort factor during long and tedious walking sessions.
• Flexibility: If you thought that flexibility only mattered for running shoes, then think again because while walking, your feet flex more than you think it does and you do not want it to fight your walking shoe. Do you?
• Price: Lastly, take a look at the price tag before you make your purchase.

And if you think that is too many things to take care of, then let the experts do the job. Find the best pair of walking shoes for you at New Forest Footwear. The right fit, the right brand at the best prices.