Trainers for walking? (That aren’t walking trainers.)

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Any recommendations for trainers for walking, please? Not huge distances, an average of five miles a day*. I really don’t want proper walking trainers if at all possible.

Have been wearing Skechers but they don’t seem to be offering enough support and are making my ankle ache.

Thanks!

*Walking to work, before anyone calls the lockdown police.

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Sketchers did my feet in as well - I bought a pair for a holiday with a lot of city walking and came back with planar fasciitis

A brand that works well for me is Geox Nebula. www.geox.com/en-GB/woman/shoes/nebula%E2%84%A2/

(I just saw there's a load of reduced styles as well - I'm off to stock up!)

Nike for me all the way. Something this shape/style www.nike.com/gb/t/venture-runner-shoe-6SNxfW/CK2948-001

I walked a lot in the last year 8 miles a day with a pram in the summer and this style were the best for me, no rubbing or blisters just complete comfort.

I wear my Nike Revolutions all the time and they are so comfy and lightweight, but I have never had ankle problems so I can't say if they would give you the required support.

I got a pair of allbirds for Christmas and they are the comfiest pair of shoes I’ve ever owned! And like walking on air!

www.allbirds.co.uk/products/womens-wool-runner-up-mizzles

I have fibromyalgia so if I walk too far without the right shoes on I can ache for days. My favourite trainers ever are the fila disruptors. Not everyone's cup of tea I believe but I bloody love them.

Thank you, a few to have a look at, although I think the allbirds will be over budget, unfortunately.

Assics

I am so tempted by Allbirds! Might buy some this year, although, I have a few pairs of trainers, so can't really justify it.

New Balance trainers are so comfy and lightweight. I'm on my feet a lot with work and never have any aches or pains.

I always wore trainers for walking but found my ankles hurt and got flat feet as no arch support so I wear my next biker boots now.

If you struggle with Skechers you'll struggle with Allbirds. They are beautifully soft but are lacking in support the same way that Skechers are. I was tempted to keep them just to bounce around the house in!

I have Adidas trail running shoes, I don't run in them tho! They're lightweight and very comfy.

Those of you who are saying Allbirds are they worth the money, do they have a supportive sole or are they very soft like Sketchers and is their much cushioning in the heel area please?

My mum just bought air max nike for walking around and loves them! They look very cool and I'm jealous!

I’m a New Balance lover, but you have to check the sizing carefully.

@Randomrebel

Those of you who are saying Allbirds are they worth the money, do they have a supportive sole or are they very soft like Sketchers and is their much cushioning in the heel area please?

I have a pair and love them for being soft, cosy and natural but I don't find them especially supportive. Better than Sketchers definitely, but not as supportive as my Nebulas or Fitflops.

Have a look at Vionic op.

I like New Balance too.

Ah that's a shame re support in Allbirds. I have a couple of pairs of Fitflop trainers and they are my favourites. They're supportive but not so thick I can't drive in them. Not that I'm driving anywhere at the moment anyway, but you know.

I buy army surplus trainers from Becketts. Not particularly stylish but good quality and only £15 odd.

beckettsstore.com/products/british-forces-cross-training-shoes-grade-one?_pos=1&_sid=b374b1b89&_ss=r

I bought a pair of Fit Flop trainers a couple of years ago, because in on my 4th pair of the flip flops and they are the most comfortable ever. I love the trainers, they are now on my must be replaced list for when they die, which hopefully is a good way off. I walk miles in them.

I have plantar fasciitis so am constantly in search of a comfortable shoe/trainer..
I have found that my Stan smiths with a cushioned insole from scholl are the most comfortable.
If you don't want to buy extra insoles I find fit flops do comfortable trainers too and they have got a good sale on now but for me they come up half a size too big so I find a 5.5 fits for my size 6 feet.

I find ASICS trainers best gif support. If you need arch support, the gel kayano (might not be how you spell it!) are v good. Recommended by my physio.

It would be worth getting a gait analysis from a running shop for that amount of walking.
I needed supportive trainers for running and I do for walking as well (also do that amount a day as well). Also don’t forget how often you need to replace them as well - even just walking.