Footwear. What. ?

Feek · 24-10-2007, 08:15

I went for a brisk walk around the block yesterday evening after having consumed my tea. I wore my usual shoes that I wear to work which are comfortable and great for usual day wear.

However, it's a large block (just under a mile) and by the time I got back to the house I found my heels were quite sore. I was planning on two laps but would never have made it. Obviously my work shoes are unsuitable for this sort of brisk, exercise type walking. I probably walk more than that during a day in the office but not all in one go.

So - Should I be wearing a pair of good trainers, or walking shoes, or what? I'm planning on doing this regularly each evening after my food so want something that's going to be good, comfortable and not knacker my tootsies (and not too expensive). Nothing I've got is really suitable.

Suggestions/Advice?

Will · 24-10-2007, 08:26

I'd either get some light walking shoes/boots (i.e. not professional ones, but some semi trainer/hiking shoes), or what I find very very comfy are Vans types of trainers. Maybe some Timberland-type of shoes might work out well? I'd go something with a harder sole but soft lining inside - the hard sole protects your heel/foot from harsh shocks, and the lining makes it comfy to wear.

Richard Slater · 24-10-2007, 09:12

I personally live in trainers and I do a fair bit of walking, don't spend more than £30. Top Tip: go down to the shops find one you like, then go find it on the internet can be as much as £20-40 saving on a £50-100 pair of trainers.

Jonny69 · 24-10-2007, 10:16

I'd wear trainers if it's pavement and road. Shoes with soles any harder than them I find really hammer my knees. With trainers I find no matter what the price if they are comfy the first time you put them on then they are 'the ones'.

Mat · 24-10-2007, 10:43

I personally wear Caterpillars nearly all the time but a decent pair of trainers will cost you a lot less.

Jasper · 24-10-2007, 11:21

For walking, I use the same as I do when I ride - some nice, thick-soled skate shoes. They don't give good enough ankle support for when you're walking on soft ground, but for urban walking, they're great

Admiral Huddy · 24-10-2007, 11:39

Serves you right for nicking my shoes

Matblack · 24-10-2007, 12:04

My Berghaus trainers were some of the most comfortable walking shoes I ever owned, used them for walking miles at a time in New York and was gutted when they died.

http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/catalog...-xtrainer-mens

MB

Feek · 24-10-2007, 12:52

I've got my old pair of Reeboks at home which I'll dig out and see how they feel tonight.

A pair of comfy trainers seems to be the way to go though. I like the look of those, MB, but as with anything like this, I'd need to find a pair somewhere and try them for comfort before I commit.

Goose · 24-10-2007, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

Serves you right for nicking my shoes

At last, my innocence is acknowledged!

24-10-2007, 08:15	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Footwear. What. ? I went for a brisk walk around the block yesterday evening after having consumed my tea. I wore my usual shoes that I wear to work which are comfortable and great for usual day wear. However, it's a large block (just under a mile) and by the time I got back to the house I found my heels were quite sore. I was planning on two laps but would never have made it. Obviously my work shoes are unsuitable for this sort of brisk, exercise type walking. I probably walk more than that during a day in the office but not all in one go. So - Should I be wearing a pair of good trainers, or walking shoes, or what? I'm planning on doing this regularly each evening after my food so want something that's going to be good, comfortable and not knacker my tootsies (and not too expensive). Nothing I've got is really suitable. Suggestions/Advice? __________________

24-10-2007, 08:26	#2
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I'd either get some light walking shoes/boots (i.e. not professional ones, but some semi trainer/hiking shoes), or what I find very very comfy are Vans types of trainers. Maybe some Timberland-type of shoes might work out well? I'd go something with a harder sole but soft lining inside - the hard sole protects your heel/foot from harsh shocks, and the lining makes it comfy to wear. __________________ *No No!*

24-10-2007, 10:16	#4
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I'd wear trainers if it's pavement and road. Shoes with soles any harder than them I find really hammer my knees. With trainers I find no matter what the price if they are comfy the first time you put them on then they are 'the ones'. __________________

24-10-2007, 10:43	#5
Mat Columbian Coffee Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brandon / Cambridge Posts: 75	I personally wear Caterpillars nearly all the time but a decent pair of trainers will cost you a lot less. __________________

24-10-2007, 11:39	#7
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	Serves you right for nicking my shoes __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

24-10-2007, 09:12	#3
Richard Slater Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 285	I personally live in trainers and I do a fair bit of walking, don't spend more than £30. Top Tip: go down to the shops find one you like, then go find it on the internet can be as much as £20-40 saving on a £50-100 pair of trainers.

24-10-2007, 11:21	#6
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	For walking, I use the same as I do when I ride - some nice, thick-soled skate shoes. They don't give good enough ankle support for when you're walking on soft ground, but for urban walking, they're great

24-10-2007, 12:04	#8
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	My Berghaus trainers were some of the most comfortable walking shoes I ever owned, used them for walking miles at a time in New York and was gutted when they died. http://www.nomadtravel.co.uk/catalog...-xtrainer-mens MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

24-10-2007, 12:52	#9
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I've got my old pair of Reeboks at home which I'll dig out and see how they feel tonight. A pair of comfy trainers seems to be the way to go though. I like the look of those, MB, but as with anything like this, I'd need to find a pair somewhere and try them for comfort before I commit. __________________

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