Best walking shoe w/out breaking the bank?

[my*2*angels]

I am in need of a new shoe to walk in. The shoes I have now are killing my feet! Can anyone recommend a good shoe for walking outdoors that will not kill my budget or my feet? TIA

Mindy

 

[sharonmickey]

I love my New Balance walking shoes. They are great, very comfortable.

 

[brekin67]

I also like New balance!

 

[Reagan&Co.]

New Balance! The higher the model number, the better the support.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

I just got a pair of Rebok Hexalite shoes. They're basically light-weight athletic shoes. They were on sale at Kohl's for $34.99. I took a walk in them today and so far they feel great.

 

[my*2*angels]

Thanks everyone! I have never tried New Balance, so I think I am going to try some on tonight! Thanks again for all of your suggestions!

 

[Shanan]

I also love New Balance shoes. Can find them on sale at Academy.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

Adidas, Saucony, New Balance, Nike all make great shoes and with the bargains that are out right now, you should be able to find a good shoe fairly cheap.

My recommendation, try on a pair and walk around the store for a while, browsing other items, checking out the kids shoes etc. You should be able to find a pair you like.

The other thing you can do (but you won't get as much of a bargain) is to go to a good, private, running shoe store and get fitted for a pair of shoes. They'll look at your stride and shape of your foot and reccomend a shoe.

I just bought a pair of Saucony 60% off, which is a little more than I meant to spend ($40) but they were the best shoes I could find in the store. Now I have to decide if I'm going to keep them. 2 of my 3 pairs of good sneakers are getting pretty rundown, but aren't dead yet. (Well. One pair has holes and has lost tread, but they're sooooo comfy. I don't want to consign them to digs and yard work. . .)

Another thing, for bargains, is try to find someone who believes all the runner's advice - the shoe companies try to tell people they need new shoes after 6 months if they run every day. It isn't true, but it means that people like you and I can get their castoffs! (I have such a source, but her castoffs are on my young relations' feet right now. Sigh.)

 

[minniemee]

Asics are the best walking shoes I've ever owned! I exercise alot and these always feel great. They have lots of cushion and I usually get them at Kohl's for 30-40 dollars. I replace them about every 6 months, but that's because I wear them out on the bottom from all of my walking and jogging. They are also awesome for walking in Disney parks, my feet never hurt on vacation!

 

[kmvand1]

I just had a real "budget buster" tonight buying shoes. It was the first time I ever spent almost $100 on myself for a pair of shoes. My son plays varsity basketball, so I am used to budgeting for his $100+ shoes every season, but not spending that on myself. I ended up buying a pair of Nike Shocks because once I tried them on, I could not believe comfortable they were. I also considered it a Christmas present to myself. Hope they last at least a year!

 

[mommytoone]

I wear Easy Spirit. They are really light and feel great. I did not have any problems walking around at Disney. They can be very expensive but I only have to buy them 1 or 2 times a year.

 

[Mom2Ashli]

4 years of doing the 3-day 60 mile walk and always wear New Balance. Love them for walking.