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New walking shoe/runner recommendations?

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  • 27-07-2014 6:03pm
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    py2006
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    Hiya,

    I do a lot of walking and I need a new pair of runners or walking shoes. I've always used runners for walking on flat ground but is there any benefit to walking shoes? I presume they are like hiking boots without the ankle support?

    Anyway I do regular 20-25km walks on flat ground and I'm looking for something light, comfortable and durable.

    Any recommendations?

    Thanks


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    py2006
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    Anyone? :(


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    sconhome
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    py2006 wrote: »
    Anyone? :(

    Walking shoes will be a little more robust compared to runners.

    You could pick up a pair of trail running shoes as a cross over option. Will be light like a runner but a little more robust and with options of water repellent lining or gortex.


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    py2006
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    I had a look at a few yesterday. They seemed thicker and heavier compared to normal runners.

    Are there any particular brands you favour?


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    sconhome
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    py2006 wrote: »
    I had a look at a few yesterday. They seemed thicker and heavier compared to normal runners.

    Are there any particular brands you favour?

    Me personally, I have a couple of pairs of dufferent Mizuno & Brooks trail shoes. Very little difference weight wise to a road running shoe unless you go Goretex or other waterproof fabric.

    For trail walkers a decent shoe is the New Balance 959 and a runner/walker is Brooks Cascadia. Worth starting from there maybe.


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