Supportive trainers for walking to work

[CrushyEyeliner]

Hi all, I need a pair of trainers for walking to work. I've recently got rid of my car and am generally enjoying the exercise. But, it's 3 miles each way along pavements with a giant hill and my knees are taking a hammering in my pumas (not sure of model, but they're the 90's style gazelle-type). I'm overweight and have big square wide feet!
I think I need something bouncy and not to worry too much about how they look. I have work shoes stashed and can't wear trainers to work anyway, so it's all about comfort. Not keen to go much over £100 if possible.

Running trainers rather than flat city trainers - Nike, reebok, Adidas etc all do comfy options. M&S website tends to have loads in pretty colours for around £60-£100.

I wear these on commuting days...

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I got shin splints from wearing hiking type trainers too much on tarmac! I have a pair of waterproof oncloud trainers for commuting but they are very narrow.

Go for a supportive running shoe. Brookes Adrenaline GTS, New Balance 860s, Puma Nitro Forever. They have great arch support and will stay comfortable for miles and miles of walking.

They've never charged me but I've not been for a while.
Your feet will thank you.

I don't get on with some brands. I can recommend Asics. Tell whoever is checking your gait that you want to walk several miles a day in them.
Running shoes tend to run short, so be prepared to get half a size bigger.

Don't get fashion/leisure trainers.

Running trainers tend to come up wide. Saucony, Brooks, Asics, Mizuno. You might get some for under 100 in the sale.

Don't get anything flat. Nike Airs with a curved sole should do the job too. I've walked to work for years and have ended up testing New Balance for the first time and they're shite compared to proper sport / running trainers.

My running trainers (identified by gait analysis) are by the fair the most comfortable for walking in - Brookes adrenaline in 1 size larger than my feet. But that's specific to the way my feet land so could be terribly painful if your feet roll in the other direction.

I got my gait done at a running shop and got some ASICS gel cumulus following it.

They are hands down the best trainers I've ever had, so cushioned and comfortable and my feet have thanked me for it.

If you can get to a running shop I'd recommend having your gait analysis done and fitted for a pair of trainers. Money well spent!

I've worn NBs in the past and they were great and durable, but they come in 2 widths.
I've not worn the trendy ones, but I have a feeling that they might be 'fashion/leisure shoes'.
Nikes tend to be narrow.
I don't get on with Adidas.
I like Saucony and Mizuno, but that's my feet.

You can also check your gait by looking at the heels of an existing shoe. Do you wear them down more on the right or left side? That will tell you where your heel strikes and whether you over or under pronate.

I'm an outside striker. I got running trainers based on that and find them good for walking.

I have wide feet and wear Brooks trainers. They are ugly but very supportive. Go to a running shop to get fitted and check your gait. They are around £130 though.

Thank you all so much for these suggestions. For some reason, a running shop just didn’t occur to me. That’s where I’m heading at the weekend!

New Balance do wide fit versions of some of their running styles, if that helps. I wear 880s because I under-pronate.

Some running stores (including online) have a money back guarantee, where if the shoes aren't right for you after you've worn them outside you can still return them. I've returned shoes to Asics under their guarantee before so it's worthwhile checking.

Also, the latest model of running shoes can be insanely expensive, well over £100+, but you can usually pick up older versions from previous years much more cheaply once you know what you're looking for.

I've had success with New Balance, although my DCs like Hoka for pavement walking.

Merrell are great but they aren't exactly fashionable- although there are lots of styles to choose from.

I have Skechers Goodyear Maximum Support- a relief from plantar fasciitis I am suffering at the moment.
Looks like tyres on your feet, but v supportive and comfortable.

Mine recommended Sketchers Goodyear Total Support, as they have sturdy heel and very thick sole, but not other Skechers.

Another vote for hiking boots or hiking shoes. I have wide feet so I live in Keens. Everyone's different though so yes, go to an outdoors shop and get advice.

Hoka Bondi 8, are so supportive and comfortable. Hands down the best walking trainers I’ve owned.