Walking Shoes for Women – Why getting a pair for yourself is a good idea

Whether you go for a workout in the gym or just take a nice walk to a park and back, walking shoes for women are really good for fulfilling a physically demanding task.

Also, the reason that plenty of foot-related problems such as aching soles, heel pain, toe cramps, etc. have become more common than ever, the need for a pair of good walking shoes can’t be ignored.

So in this post, we will take you through what makes a good pair of walking shoes and why should you get one for yourself.

Let’s go.

Bonus Tip: If you are going to a store to buy a pair, go in the evening as at that time your feet are most swollen and they will help you to get the most comfortable and accurate fit.

What to look for in a pair of walking shoes for women

Take a look at your current pair of walking shoes

It’s kind of obvious, isn’t it? What can be better than your current pair to give you a good idea for fit. You can identify your foot type by observing which part of your foot is hitting the ground first.

Paying attention to the soles of a well-used pair of shoes will tell you where they got the most impact and give you a clear indication of your foot type.

Also, let’s take you through the different foot types so that you can have a better understanding of the right pair of walking shoes for yourself or your loved ones:

Pronator

When the ankle or arch tip or roll inward, it’s a case of pronation. And when the foot rolls far inward towards the arch, it is overpronation. Walking in this condition can make the feet flat which is also when there is no arch in the feet.

While some people are born with this, some get it due to an injury to the tendon or ligament causing the arch to break down.

People who have flat feet and/or pronation will notice worn tread in the middle and inner edge of the heel.

Supinator

When the weight of your body rolls on the outer boundaries of your feet, you are going through supination. Those who have supination have a worn tread on the heel’s outer edge so must add quality cushioning to heels.

Neutral

If your feet land on your heels and roll forward during walking or running, you have a neutral gait. Those who have a neutral gait will notice the most wear at the heel as well below the toes.  

Observe the flex point

The flex point of a shoe is the point at which the shoe bends while walking or running. It should be in alignment with the bending point of your foot, if not, you might have to suffer from arch pain or plantar fasciitis.

You can find this point by holding the shoe by the heel and pressing its toe on the ground. The point where the shoe will crease and bend will be the flex point.

Did you know that most runners and walkers prefer a stiff sole rather than a soft one?

Buy a pair that feels right

As the sizes of walking shoes for women shoes can be different across different brands due to the design and materials used, visiting a store and buying shoes from there is always a better idea.

Also, the tip of the thumb should fall between the shoe’s front and your longest toe’s end. Make sure that the toe box of the shoe has enough width to accommodate your toes properly and that you are able to wiggle your toes a bit.

Don’t rush into buying anything at the first impression, give try to at least 3 different models and finalise the one or ones that feel the best.

So that’s it mate. Some useful and good-to-read information about the best walking shoes for women. Hope you will get the most awesome pair for yourself and sweat it out in the gym or on a running track.

All the best.