Decent walking shoes/trainers?

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Not sure sure if I'm in the right forum, but hey ho!

I average about 100 miles a month walking, mostly on footpaths, a bit on gravel and hardpack and grass.

Currently alternating between a perished pair of Asics Gel Venture waterproof trail shoes (sole is separating from the body), and a pair of Rebook Gore-Tex Astroride Trail shoes.

I'm now looking for something comfortable on a 10-15 mile walk, not necessarily waterproof, just something with really good cushioning, any recommendations please? Thanks.
 
I would recommend looking at brands that specialise in walking/hiking shoes.

I currently use Merrell, at first it takes sometime getting use to the arch design of the shoes but after that I've had no problems.
 
I use whatever is most comfortable. I find this is the most important thing.

I like mizuno/asics best. It's the shoe that fits me best.

I have a trail pair, an pair for general walking.
(I have other trainers for "in town".)


Asics gel GT
And mizuno inspire

I also have a pair of icebug rb9x rover gtx for wet days.


I will not walk in boots. I absolutely hate boots. They are heavy, they hurt my feet and I've never had a pair I like.


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My favourite by far for anything general. (ie not too technical). Unbelievably supported and comfy.
 
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Thanks for the replies.

I've had Merrell in the past and they were decent, I tried Hotter and they fell to bits in no time, the Asics are seriously comfortable but poor quality, I just fancy a different pair of trainers this time instead of proper walking shoes.
 
I've had Skechers in the past which were extremely comfortable, and lasted well. But I've also had ones from them which wore out quickly, so can't recommend them without reservation - but they're worth looking at.
 
Have a look at Altra's trail shoes. I wear Altra for both road running and trail running and hiking, and I've never had anything so comfy on my feet.

For running, you'll want to take a little time to get used to them as they're zero drop (i.e. the heel is no higher than the toe), but they're fantastic for walking. I wear the Lone Peaks, which are little lighter weight (and less high therefore more stable), but if you're after more cushioning they Timp or the Olympus is the one to go for. I've never been disappointed by an Altra shoe.
 
413x said:
I use whatever is most comfortable. I find this is the most important thing.

I like mizuno/asics best. It's the shoe that fits me best.

I have a trail pair, an pair for general walking.
(I have other trainers for "in town".)


Asics gel GT
And mizuno inspire

I also have a pair of icebug rb9x rover gtx for wet days.


I will not walk in boots. I absolutely hate boots. They are heavy, they hurt my feet and I've never had a pair I like.


CM7xSxK.jpg


My favourite by far for anything general. (ie not too technical). Unbelievably supported and comfy.
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I'm going to order a pair of the Wave Inspire 18s today, are they true to size? Thanks.
 
Trainers arrived this morning, I've worn them around the house for half an hour and they feel great, now off for a little 5 to 10 miler to bed them in, thanks again for the recommendations. :)
 
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