| If you're out walking on a regular basis as a part | | | | on what terrain. |
| of your daily fitness routine or you like hitting the | | | | There are differences between walking and |
| treadmill then your shoes are probably the most | | | | running shoes. Most of the hype and new |
| important piece of gear you'll own. This article will | | | | technology is centered upon running shoes and |
| help to show you what's important to consider | | | | visually it's easy to sell them over their walking |
| when buying a pair of walking shoes and how to | | | | counterparts. In short running shoes are designed |
| get the best from them. | | | | more with performance advantages in mind while |
| There is no answer to 'what is the best shoe?'. | | | | walking shoes are created to be pleasing to the |
| It's going to be the shoe which fits you best and | | | | eye. The best advice is to forget the categories |
| is the most comfortable while still providing you | | | | and choose the shoe which suits your needs the |
| with the necessary support. When trying out | | | | best. |
| shoes you need to consider the following factors | | | | You should be able to bend the shoes, they |
| - the fit, support, flexibility and cushioning. Your | | | | should be flexible with plenty of give. When you |
| feet are unique to you so don't pay too much | | | | practice walking in the shoe you should feel your |
| attention to the flashy ads or latest in running | | | | foot role smoothly from the heel to the toe with |
| shoe technology. Instead go to someone who is | | | | each step. Walking shoes also tend to have a |
| an expert at fitting shoes and go on their advice. | | | | flatter heel than running shoes due to the fact |
| They will help you choose a shoe which suits | | | | that walkers hit the ground with the heel first! |
| what you intend to do, over what distance and | | | | |