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Best trainers for long event/lots of walking?

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C1239 · 28/04/2023 16:25

Going to be on my feet pretty much non stop for a week, more than normal, anyone got any good recommendations for super comfy footwear?

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Tookeffort81 · 28/04/2023 16:28

Time of year?

skechers super comfy

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C1239 · 28/04/2023 17:08

In a couple months time

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validnumber · 28/04/2023 17:14

I'm looking at Nike and New balance.
My last pair was sketchers go run and they are comfy but I want a change as I'm not keen on their new branding.

resipsa · 28/04/2023 17:15

On Clouds. I'm on my 5th pair.

dietcokelime · 28/04/2023 17:16

New balance / on clouds / hokkas (not sure on that spelling!).

Snowflake760 · 28/04/2023 18:05

Many, many years ago I worked at the motorshow exhibition for 4 days, in a time where models wearing high heels were hired in to attract male buyers. They said the secret was to have 2 pairs of shoes with different heels and change during the day. It definitely helps, you’re not putting exactly the same stresses on tge same spot all day.

pussycatinfluffyslippers · 28/04/2023 18:06

ascis
on clouds

Lonelycrab · 28/04/2023 18:13

Merrell (for me) are really comfortable and good for long hours on your feet, but obviously more of a walking shoe style. The ones I’ve had fit really nice straight out the box, that’s a lot of why I like them.

greenacrylicpaint · 28/04/2023 18:21

ones that fit well and support the arch.

personally I find memory foam incredibly uncomfortable after a few minutes. it's as if the foam turns as hard as concrete and loses 'bounce'.

I just keep my running trainers for walking after they are retired from running.

FMW · 28/04/2023 18:21

Ecco Terracruise Lite.

Fizzleb · 28/04/2023 18:23

Hokas are great, like walking on clouds. I suffer from plantar fasciitis and these are so comfy and have helped immensely with the pain.

CMOTDibbler · 28/04/2023 18:30

It depends on your feet, but for me it is Hokas with Enertor insoles. I did 10 hour shifts (plus at least an hour either side on my feet) volunteering at the Commonwealth games and my feet did great. Compression socks work wonders too

WarningToTheCurious · 28/04/2023 19:35

New Balance works for me. I started trying them as they were the only brand stocked or the physio / podiatry centre.

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C1239 · 28/04/2023 19:42

Thank you some great suggestions here, don’t suppose any of you have the links for the one you’ve brought and been happy with? Hokas for example there’s quite a few types , 10 hour shifts at the commonwealth games is similar to what I ll be doing so sound like a good option!

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Willowtre1 · 28/04/2023 19:52

Allbirds! So so comfy..I have three pairs can walk for hours

BogRollBOGOF · 28/04/2023 19:53

I'd go to a specialist running shop where the staff know their stock and what suits different feet.

I could reccommend my trainers, but it's pretty pointless if your feet aren't very wide, with a high arch requiring a lot of support.

Willowtre1 · 28/04/2023 19:54

Allbirds are good if you need lots of space in the toe box and they have arch support. I think good for everyone really

CarryMeToIreland · 28/04/2023 19:56

Skechers trainers, but the soft fabric ones. Wore them at Disney World and walked over 20,000 steps in a day in them. Did this for several holidays there. All of us wear them, me, Dh and the children who are now teens. I also wear their sandals too.

ssd · 28/04/2023 19:56

Asics

GettingStuffed · 28/04/2023 20:16

I think pp who said it's personal is correct . I've tried a few brands and I always come back to Reebok as they're the correct width and instep and the size fits. Although I have wide feet Skechers are too wide, puma shredded my feet. I like the look of new balance but there's always something that puts me off.

I have a pair of ellesport trainers but they are nowhere near as comfy as my reeboks

florenceandthemac · 28/04/2023 20:19

On Cloud. Look into the different ones and what they are suitable for

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