Getting out and being active in the great outdoors is one of life's great pleasures, and it has major health benefits too. Walking helps to improve cardiovascular fitness, exercises the muscles throughout the body and gets them conditioned, and it gets the endorphins flowing and makes you feel great. • If you really want to get the most from your walking, and stave off foot problems, aches and pains, it is worth every penny to invest in a high quality pair of walking shoes. • If you want to get out in all weather conditions, you will need to choose a pair of waterproof walking shoes. • If you expect to be walking off road and taking on a trail, then sticky rubber is the way to go. • Shoes made from leather, nylon or synthetic fabrics are acceptable for walking, but breathable fabrics are the most comfortable and lightweight. • Walking shoes lose their support and wear down over time. So if your feet or legs hurt during or after your walks, you might need a new pair of shoes. • Walking shoes lose their support and wear down over time. So if your feet or legs hurt during or after your walks, you might need a new pair of shoes. • If you're walking in hot weather, a good pair of tennis shoes, made of fabric rather than leather, is probably your best bet. • If a shoe is too tight a fit, they will not provide a comfortable fit and you will likely find yourself experiencing pain while walking. • Walking shoes should have a relatively flat heel because heels lead to back problem/pain • A walking shoe needs to give adequate cushioning and support in all the right places. • The best walking shoes are the ones that help keep you walking. • A good fit can be defined as snug everywhere, tight nowhere and with enough room to wiggle your toes.
