Need new shoes! Help?

[keahgirl8]

I understand that it is recommended to wear the correct shoes for the activity you will be doing (walking shoes for walking, running shoes for running, etc.). I can't seem to find walking shoes that are comfortable for me. Does anyone have suggestions? I apologize if this is a duplicate post!

TIA!

 

[fashionista311]

Do you have a good local running store you can stop by? I would go get fitted. What works for me will not necessarily work for you.

While there are specific walking shoes, I wouldn't limit yourself. My mom is a strict walker, and she has a hell of a foot to fit (very arthritic, tarsal tunnel, all around not good) and she is in a running shoe. So go get fitted...and see what works for your foot type!

 

[Qltrgrl2]

I agree with Fashionista, get properly fitted and do not dismiss a running shoe. I used to be strictly a walker, and was fitted in running shoes. While I am tiny, I have a very hard foot strike, so running shoes were the answer. Now, I am a runner and wear running shoes fitted at a running specialty store. They are very knowledgable and will make sure you have the correct shoe.
Good luck and happy training!

 

[bumbershoot]

I wear running shoes for just about everything. I go to RoadRunner Sports and get fitted.

 

[PrincessRhi]

Throw another one in the hat for finding a running store to get fitted by. If you can't find a place to get fitted, there are instructions online, but I would have ended up in a completely different shoe had I gone on what I thought I was looking at.

I've been in my shoes now for several years, and have been re-checked just to make sure nothing's changed.

It's funny how so many people think expensive shoes are better-- but if you're not paying attention those shoes could be TOTALLY wrong for your feet and cause more pain and suffering.

 

[keahgirl8]

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I found a Fleet Feet Sports near me, so I think I am going to go there.

ETA: I went to Fleet Feet today and they were so helpful! I got shoes, inserts, and synthetic socks. I have been wearing the wrong size! These shoes may change my life. Thank you so much for the advice!