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If you regularly walk 10-12k steps each day, what shoes do you recommend?

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00100001 · 09/10/2023 19:21

Nephew works as a porter in a hospital and is constantly going through trainers!

Any recommendations for something that will last more then 3 months and is comfortable for him to be on his feet all day?

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Cazzovuoi · 09/10/2023 20:31

On Running. I’ve got the Cloud 5 Waterproof and they really are very waterproof. I wear them daily, they’re so comfy.

They run small so size up.

https://www.on-running.com/en-fr/products/cloud-5-waterproof-59wp/mens/midnight-magnet-shoes-59.98143

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grooveraidiator · 09/10/2023 20:36

i walk a minimum of 20 miles outside every week as i have no car. I swear by New Balance 574 for narrow feet but they come in wide too. Ive been wearing the same pair for 2 years happily

Tangled123 · 09/10/2023 20:37

I love my Skechers as they are very comfortable. I wouldn’t recommend them for heavy daily use though, mine only last about a year and I’m pretty sedentary.
Tempted to try a pair of ASICs or New Balance now though.

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MirandaWest · 09/10/2023 20:48

I walk an average of about 18,000 steps a day. I do run an amount of them but most of it is walking and I just wear whatever comes to hand (or foot). Has been sandals for the past few months. Suppose it will need to change when it eventually gets colder.

Milkmani · 09/10/2023 20:52

@frantoia I used to work in retail and would do between 35-40k steps every day. Couldn’t believe it when I checked my phone and it was tracking on the health app.
Walked to and from the station to home, station to shop and just walking around all day like a madman at work. I would even go for walks after work sometimes with my mum 5 miles down by the river in the summer. Don’t miss it though, although did enjoy being skinny whilst being able to easily eat junk food 😂 Unsurprisingly I never felt tired from being on my feet all day but I really notice it now even if I walk for an hour I’m feeling achey.

@00100001 I just wore any old shoes but did used to get through shoes pretty quick. Wish I’d invested in better shoes as I think I ruined my arches but not wearing proper footwear. Maybe Geox or something like that would be good?

BristolBlueGlasses · 09/10/2023 20:55

Josef Siebel sandals in summer and boots in winter.

doodleygirl · 09/10/2023 21:32

I average about 15000 per day, adidas ultra boost mainly, very comfy

LadyChilli · 09/10/2023 21:39

I average about 15000 a day. I find Sketchers super comfortable but not long lasting. I swear by Ecco shoes. Fantastic quality and they last forever.

Wheelz46 · 09/10/2023 22:10

I average around 20,000 steps per day and my sketchers are the best by far. I am a little confused about the poster who said they are hideous, mine are just literally plain black sketchers, don't look hideous in my opinion.

Zone2NorthLondon · 09/10/2023 22:12

Timberland trainers, hard wearing, comfy. True to size

Heygal · 09/10/2023 22:13

Have a look at Shoes for Crews. They have a variety of styles. KFC and McDonald’s staff wear as part of uniform. I wore 2013-18 and omg being on your feet for 15/16 hours a day they are comfortable as can be. Even better they are truly non-slip (I’m talking oily floors from fryers!) which could be suitable for being a porter. I used to describe them as like Nike airs but without branding as they felt like clouds (for at least the first 8/10 hours anyway). Think I only had the one pair for my entire stint.

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