Walking Shoes/Boots

[gbtyke]

I have always done a fair bit of walking but I am doing more since diagnosis and have never had proper walking shoes. Does anyone have any recommendations for shoes / boots that would look after the feet better than normal shoes. I walk mostly pavements, some stoney tracks and some grassy areas. Any pointers appreciated. Feet are generally very good but with some slight hard skin areas on big toes and heels.

 

[tubolard]

I've always been told that walking shoes are an individual thing, and that you really need to try walking boots on for comfort especially as you could be walking for long periods of time in them. Try Blacks or Millets both should have a wide and varied collection of boots for all different types of terrain.

The right pair can be quite pricey, but having said that, Dragon has a pair of Brasher's that she has been using since before we were married in 98.

Regards, Tubs.

 

[Dennis]

My own experience of hiking boots and shoes is that the higher the quality and comfort then the higher the price. I like my hiking shoes and boots to have very cushioned soles and my own recommendation from personal experience is Brasher, Merrell and Salomons, but all are a bit pricey.

 

[chocoholic]

I got my last pair in Trespass for about £25, in their sale. I can't remember what make they are, as they are in the boot of the car and hubby has the car at the mo' but as others have said, shoe/boot choice is a very personal thing. If you stick to well-made paths probably a good pair of trainers would be as good as walking shoes. I use trainers for made-up footpaths and my walking shoes for rougher,country walks. Don't forget that some good quality socks will help with the comfort, if going for walking boots/shoes,too.
Happy walking!

 

[crawtons]

Hi just joined this site I am type two. About walking and Boots I think being In the army ive done my share! Best boots I ever had and still do are Rockports In 11 years I have had two pairs they can be resoled many times and are very good for walking ,polish them well and you cant go wrong.they are expensive but where are you without feet!

 

[gbtyke]

Sorry - submitted an earlier reply but it seems to have disappeared into cyberspace. I meant to add to my first post but forgot that my shoes are Rockport XCS which are stiff leather uppers with hard synthetic soles and I thought that these were work shoes rather than walking shoes. When I look in the outdoor shops the vast majority of walking shoes seem to be the trainer type and it was getting these that worried me. Do they support the foot OK and do they avoid the sweaty trainer outcome? My socks tend to be M&S Fresh Feet which do sometimes fall a little into the shoes.

 

[hanadr]

I have awkward feet. I just found out it's a syndrome called Rothbart's foot and I wear boots from Cotton Traders, with exxtra insoles and My trekking shoes, very comfortable indeed, also with extra insoles, cost less than a tenner at LIDL.
For me it's the extra insoles and the toe socks( I only wear one pair at a time) which keep me comfortable on all terrains and in all weathers.