Last Updated on January 27, 2024 by Jeremy

As we all know how sitting in the drivers seat gets to be tiresome, the importance of exercise kicks in and you discover that your top rated walking shoes you looked at online are sorely needed.

Knowing you could have bought them at the last storefront, you arrived at your destination RV Park near a golf course, and you fear your energy levels have already achieved “camping mode“.

Having a comfortable walking shoe is looking inevitable and you find yourself once again on the search wagon. Luckily, you have stumbled across this website, offering you the top rated walking shoes guidebook for 2024.

Within the article, you’re going to understand the importance of comfortable walking shoes and the benefits of wearing appropriate footwear.

Criteria for selecting top-rated walking shoes

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If you are a seasoned veteran in selecting that “perfect” shoe, perhaps you’ll already be able to determine what some important features to look for are. Selecting your top-rated walking shoes, first and foremost you’ll need to look at your shoe size.

It’s nice to be in the store some times to be able to try on shoes, as many name brands have different features to siphon through. But if you can bypass the hassle of stores not being able to keep your shoes in stock, then perhaps ordering online isn’t such a bad way to go after all.

The remaining criteria, other than size that one should recognize are:

• – arch support
• – cushioning
• – durability
• – breathability
• – fit

It’s important to know that in selecting your product, these features are needed so that the shoe fits your foot type and walking style. Without this knowledge, you might just end up walking barefoot.

Top-rated walking shoes

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Now that you understand the criteria behind selecting a good pair of walking footwear, I present to you, my top 3 suggestions of the top-rated walking shoes that meet the selection criteria discussed above.

Within each example, I will provide a brief, detailed description of each shoe, including its features, pros, and cons. I will also give you a visual representation of each of the products.

1) New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12

Available in a Women’s and Men’s size standard and wide versions, the New balance Fresh Foam shoe is considered the most versatile shoe manufactured to date.

Perfect for playing kids camping games outside, or just taking a stroll around the Shuswap Lake Campgrounds, this walking shoe by New Balance

“offers a supportive, second-skin style fit with an engineered Hypoknit upper, for a more streamlined overall design”.

Features: Fresh Foam midsole, Ortholite sockliner, breathable mesh upper

Pros: Comfortable, excellent support, durable

Cons: Slightly heavier than other shoes, expensive

Available Online from either the New Balance website (click image below) or Amazon.ca, this shoe starts as my first pick for the top-rated walking shoe.

2) ASICS Gel-Kayano 28

The next shoe up, is another popular brand called ASICS. Also, available in a Men’s and Women’s style, this shoe offers balance to your stride.

What is called “MONO-SOCK construction“, this shoe is designed to comfortably wrap your foot and create smooth support, stability and responsiveness.

Features: GEL technology, breathable mesh upper, cushioned footbed

Pros: Good arch support, comfortable, stylish design

Cons: May be narrow for some users, expensive

3) Skechers Go Walk 5

This last suggestion of the top-rated walking shoe is that of the Skechers brand. Also, extremely popular, the Go Walk 5 line of shoes is available for men and women.

The different versions of this shoe are available in either a slip on style or a sneaker style, both which are extremely comfortable and made from similar materials, fabric or textile.

Pictured within, is the women’s version of a slip on shoe and one of the highlights this brand states is that they are machine washable. Not to mention the other features that are included, this easily rates as one of the top 3.

Features: Ultra Go cushioning, air-cooled Goga Mat insole, lightweight and flexible design

Pros: Affordable, comfortable, easy to slip on and off

Cons: May lack support for some users, not suitable for rigorous activities, must know your foot size exactly to fit

Comparison of the top-rated walking shoes

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Comparing the shoes side by side, you can see the differences in the materials of each shoe. As a synthetic shoe like New Balance, it won’t be as breathable as compared to the other 2 selections, but when you talk durability, New balance has the better rating.

As for the shoes’ ratings, New Balance and Skechers both get the nod over ASICS, but that’s solely based on the fact that it’s not offering a wide version of the walking shoe.

Lastly, the pros and cons of each shoe highlight the fact that New Balance apparently has the edge over the other brands when it comes to expensive pricing. But the affordability is just one aspect, remember, you need to consider the remaining criteria before you make an informed decision.

Side Note: Skechers brand shoes are rated #1 for mens, and #5 for womens on Amazon currently. (As of March 2023).

Conclusion

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To conclude, I mentioned what the criteria should be in choosing the top rated walking shoe, then I introduced you to 3 of my suggestions based upon customer reviews, website searches, and other research materials.

Lastly, I became creative and show-cased a side-by-side comparison of all three and their materials, ratings, and price from Amazon.ca.

The only thing left is for you to determine if either of these three options are the right shoe for you? Consider your activity level and add one of them to your camping list checklist should you decide that one is on your radar already.

And if this is the case, here are references of reputable online stores where you can purchase the recommended walking shoes:

• – Zappos
• – Amazon
• – Dick’s Sporting Goods
  
• – Foot Locker

Additional tips for walking

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Before I depart, I wanted to share with you some tips for walking with your soon to be newly purchased top-rated walking shoes.

This includes warming up before walking, maintaining good posture, and choosing appropriate walking routes. It’s important to do at least 5 to 10 minutes of stretching before you go on a nice walk, and engage your core while walking as well. This helps maintain your posture while walking on flat terrain.

Choosing to go for a hike instead will change your route and footwear, so it’s best to change into something more comfortable vs a walking shoe. This will be a whole new article in the future.

I hope you enjoyed my suggestions. If you have a comment you’d like to make, please chime in below. Perhaps you have a suggestion of what your favorite shoe is! Don’t forget – check out which walking shoes we carry on our store page!

Cheers!