Question

Anyone know of a good walking gym shoes that you can highly recommend? I walk a lot need 1 asap lol I have a flat foot n any ole gym shoes doesn't work well for me.  

Answer 1

My foot doctor recommends Brooks Ghost 12

Answer 2

I got On walking shoes. I love them. I have arch issues and walked almost 10 miles one day and no issues. .  
https://www.on-running.com/en-us/

Answer 3

I agreed I walk 5 miles a day I only wear brooks

Answer 4

Orthofeet. com

Answer 5

I'm an Avid Walker. Brooks are the Absolute best!  

Answer 6

I like Asics myself.  

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BTW, I’m in Chicago too, Zappos has been excellent! Quick delivery and great service!  

Answer 7

Try shoes on! What works for one may not be good for your feet!  

Answer 8

I walk a lot and live in Echos. I also have flat feet.  

Answer 9

New Balance

Answer 10

I love ASICS and brooks can’t go wrong

Answer 11

I have the flattest of feet. Try Nike Zoom.  

Answer 12

Brooks and ASICS

Answer 13

I have flat feet with arthritis. I always wear New Balance #608.  

Answer 14

ASICS, are the best!  

Answer 15

New Balance

Answer 16

I have flat feet aslo and someone recommended Saucony and I bought them and really love them. The have a nice arch.  

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@ap which number?  

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@cittern #12 here's a link they are actually on sale I paid more for mine, maybe I get another.  .  
https://www.saucony.com/en/cohesion....html

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@ap thx  

Answer 17

I’m a nurse and I wear Brooks. Very comfy.  

Answer 18

I buy special insert for flat feet that are a miracle

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@signore where do you buy the inserts?  

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@signore medical supply store.  

Answer 19

I use sketchers. So much depends on your feet. Every pair are as different as every pair of shoes. I buy good quality that fit my feet. I usually buy two pair and switch every other day.  

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@michaelmas10 good idea

Answer 20

Sketchers go walk

Answer 21

New Balance walking shoe

Answer 22

Mine are flat as boards! Plantar fasciatis (or however the hell you spell it! ) prone. Ouch! I have to be careful. Lotsa walking here. Loved New Balance ($130) forever but bought 1st pair of Mizuna ($82) and LOVE them better! After 10 years of being a die hard NB fan! 2-5 mi daily. I’m 68 so these flat feet aren’t young!  

Answer 23

New Balance for women. Amazing  

Answer 24

Hoka One is a great walking running shoe. Ain't cheap. 150. 00 but they are made for plantar fasciitis. You have to break them in a few hours a day for a week maybe a bit more. I e been using then for 2 years. I walk 8 miles a night on my job.  

Answer 25

Skechers go walk shoes. My feet love them and I’m on them a lot .  

Answer 26

New Balance is what I use. Good support.  

Answer 27

I have a pair of Merrills and they are the best shoes I have ever had.  

Answer 28

I went to Fleet Feet and they measured my foot and watch me walk and I got a pair of Brooks and they are wonderful

Answer 29

Asics are a lovely shoe. I’ve asics GT 2000. I love them.  

Answer 30

I use SAS (San Antonio Shoes). Expensive but totally worth it. I have heels spurs on both feet. With SAS I can walk miles. I’m teleworking now. No commute means 2 extra hours after work for me! I’m walking! During COVID I’ve been walking 20 mile per week and doing streaming Zumba 4 times each week. SAS is the best!  

Answer 31

I just love Sketchers

Answer 32

I love Brooks

Answer 33

Ryka best shoe I have had Great ache support and I need wide. I can finally walk in comfort

Answer 34

Go to Arches Shoe Store. They will open June 2nd.  

Answer 35

Hoka for walking or running!  

Answer 36

Hokas. Amazing cushion. I had a torn tendon in my foot repaired - months of recovery. Hokas are the only shoes that let me actually go for a walk or shop without pain. I loved my sketchers, but they are nothing compared to Hokas.  

Answer 37

Abel or hokas

Answer 38

Hokas FYI they run big

Answer 39

Vionic arch support inserts help and i have new balance. I also have custom orthotics i got due to high arches

Answer 40

Brooks but take the quiz it makes a big difference

Answer 41

Brooks Glycerin 17

Answer 42

I love Fila they are like walking g on a cloud

Answer 43

I wear New Balance I have to use orthotics in mine

Answer 44

I wear Sketchers walkers with memory foam

Answer 45

I had a lot of problems with my heel last fall and found Hoka brand shoes to be amazing for me. Not sure how you will like them but I don’t wear anything else now.  

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@quite4163 I wear Hoka also. My physical therapist recommended them. I have extremely flat feet also.  

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@quite4163 I agree . Fleet Feet fitted me with Hoka and it’s been amazing on my plantar fasciitis.  

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Hoka shoes are amazing. Like little pillows on your feet!  

Answer 46

Birkenstock’s, only you can wear your own pair because they conform to your foot and make an arch causing less back pain etc. recommend by a foot specialist.  

Answer 47

I like Nike monarchs. So comfortable

Answer 48

Brooks, but you can go to a running store and have your Gait analyzed to ensure proper fit and support. I wear supportive Brooks or ASICS plus a custom orthotic. I have very flat feet.  

Answer 49

Brooks Adrenaline GTS

Answer 50

I've tried several brands but find Asics the best for my feet. Different models are for different types of feet. I have to buy Nimbus as they are for high arches but I know they have a style for flat feet as well

Answer 51

I love sketches

Answer 52

Sketchers here too

Answer 53

New Balance 928 or use Atrex insoles.  

Answer 54

Vionic! Go to 6pm. com

Answer 55

These! I have flat feet also!  

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@woll84467 I have plantar fasciitis and have tried so many shoes and these are the best you can sometimes find the lower number like 21 or 20 which means they are the past years for much cheaper on amazon and 6pm

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@bala1 Miller-Jessup yes I recently discovered I have plantar fasciitis too!  

Answer 56

Merino's are impressive!  

Answer 57

Brooks. you need to get the correct shoe for your arch or it won’t do any good. My husband has a flat foot and has loves Brooks

Answer 58

Vionic, or speckos

Answer 59

I finally learned I have to buy the more expensive athletic shoe - usually over $100. New Balance. Keen. Vionics. Best arch support and sturdy heel sides. But i save money by not buying 3 or 4 less good shoes. Happy!  

Answer 60

I highly recommend Brooks shoes!  

Answer 61

Hoka, I’m a medical assistant, on my flat feet all day, These were recommended by my podiatrist and I love them. They’re a little expensive but worth it!  

Answer 62

Hoka! I’m a respiratory therapist in a 600ish bed hospital. I work 12 hour shifts on flat feet, and my Hokas are wonderful!  

Answer 63

Love love love my Brooks! not very attractive but super comfy.  

Answer 64

Saucony! Good arch support. I taught PE for 30 years! I tried them all. But its a personal thing, everyones feet are different!  

Answer 65

Brooks are the best worth every penny.  

Answer 66

Saucony all the way! Several years I started a job with lots of walking and tried 3 or 4 pairs of "popular" brands before my feet learned the comfort of Saucony. It is the only brand I buy.  

Answer 67

A good sneaker depends on the type of foot of you have and a few other things to consider. Here is a little info to help you  Because everybody’s answer was right. for them
https://www.runningroom.com/ca/insi...=2357

Answer 68

I'm on my feet alot my foot doctor recommended New Balance years ago. I have been wareing them ever since I absolutely love them.  

Answer 69

I love Brooks.  

Answer 70

Hoka OneOne. They’re technically running shoes but recommended by my orthopedic dr for walking. A little expensive but the most comfortable shoes I’ve had on my feet! On my 3rd pair.  

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@walley314 Partches Dunn I agree!  

Answer 71

My sister is a nurse and swears by Hoka. I’m going to get a pair soon.  

Answer 72

This nurse and walker loves Hoka One One. Changed my life!  

Answer 73

I'm a fan of Vionics. Regardless of the brand, be sure to replace them on a regular basis if you are putting a lot of miles on them. I've worn out the arch support on a few before the tread really looks bad  

Answer 74

I like Brooks or vivobarefoot

Answer 75

I got some great, supportive Nikes from their walking shoes. Can't recall the whole name but think it had structure 22 in the name.  

Answer 76

I wear saucony When I work out.  

Answer 77

Brooks is the only one for me.  

Answer 78

Brooks. and I’m a flat footed gal myself I admit I’ve added an orthotic now (I have an ankle issue I’m trying to combat too) but I wear my brooks ALL the time and ❤️ them

Answer 79

Asics Gel Kayano

Answer 80

New Balance with added inserts for me. I have a high arch, so need the inserts.  

Answer 81

ASICS any of their shoes that are stabilizing for overpronaters