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Question for all you distance walkers, I need to get out and do more walking to get fitter bear in mind I'm 67yrs old.

I have a Nike Outlet store about 5 min drive from my home, been advised to go in and see what they have. My walking will be mainly on tarmac pounding the streets, not ready for hillwalking yet

Any recommendations what I should go for? They need to be light and comfortable on the feet, I'd prefer to keep the max price around the £60.00 mark. I have a pair of sketchers although very light after a couple of miles or so I can feel them getting rough on the ball of the foot ending up with a blister.
 
Find a local go outdoors or independant shop and get some help in getting them to fit. Nike are more a fashion brand than functional. Look for something like Merrell or Scarpa but above all they must fit properly. Oh and save a bit for good socks as well, Bridgedale are good at about £15 a pair and worth every penny.
 
I'm guessing from your avatar you are Scottish and if you live in Scotland then I'd recommend going to one of the TISO ( http://www.tiso.com/ ) shops. If the one in Inverness is typical they are very good in getting you what you need, but any good outdoor shop should be helpful. There is a chance they will try to push some gear but I think that is less likely than from a shop dedicated to a particular brand.

Although you have said your initial walking will be on tarmac I suggest going for something with a pretty tough sole. They will feel heavier and stiffer but you are less likely to get the problem of feeling the tarmac.

By coincidence I'm wearing the Karrimor shoes that Hugh has recommended and they are good. Other makers to look at are, for example, Merrell, Meindl, Lowa.

Dave
 
if its tarmac then really comfortable tainers may well be a good choice to be honest.
much as i am a big off grid walker if i was picking just tarmac then a big comfy pair of trainers.
 
Get what is comfortable for you. I am your age and I do about 6-8 a session probably 4-5 a week. I have a pair of Rockports very comfortable
 
Exactly this.
Sketchers may look good but have no support whatsoever.
I love Adidas/Nike trainers, with a removeable insole (so that you can wash it). I walk ten to fifteen miles each day (unless I am doing as decent gym session), and the one time I bought walking shoes (Karrimor), they were rubbish. I think that Nike, Adidas, Reabok, Asiks and Nubalance all sell decent trainers which could be used as walkiing shoes.
 
andy700 said:
Exactly this.
Sketchers may look good but have no support whatsoever.
I love Adidas/Nike trainers, with a removeable insole (so that you can wash it). I walk ten to fifteen miles each day (unless I am doing as decent gym session), and the one time I bought walking shoes (Karrimor), they were rubbish. I think that Nike, Adidas, Reabok, Asiks and Nubalance all sell decent trainers which could be used as walkiing shoes.
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And Brooks!
It may be worth going to a running shop, they will get a good pair of trainers fitted for you, even if it is only for walking.
 
Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX.

I've worn these as everyday shoes for years and am on my third pair (and they last literally thousands of miles).

They are designed as a trail running shoe but IMO they are too heavy for that and make a brilliant all purpose walking shoe. Comfortable enough to walk all day on tarmac, grippy enough if you end up in the woods in a rain storm. GTX version costs about a tenner more than the standard ones but my feet have never got wet in them.

Scarily expensive from Salomon but search the discounters and you'll find them at half price - they make loads and with all the different colours somebody is always unloading last season's.
 
JonathanRyan said:
Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX.

I've worn these as everyday shoes for years and am on my third pair (and they last literally thousands of miles).

They are designed as a trail running shoe but IMO they are too heavy for that and make a brilliant all purpose walking shoe. Comfortable enough to walk all day on tarmac, grippy enough if you end up in the woods in a rain storm. GTX version costs about a tenner more than the standard ones but my feet have never got wet in them.

Scarily expensive from Salomon but search the discounters and you'll find them at half price - they make loads and with all the different colours somebody is always unloading last season's.
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They have these at £60 from Millet online Jonathan. I may have to try on a pair somehow before ordering just to get an idea of size and width.

https://www.milletsports.co.uk/prod...&istBid=tztx&gclid=CJ3whc696tQCFUQ6GwodtY8BCg
 
andy700 said:
They have these at £60 from Millet online Jonathan. I may have to try on a pair somehow before ordering just to get an idea of size and width.

https://www.milletsports.co.uk/prod...&istBid=tztx&gclid=CJ3whc696tQCFUQ6GwodtY8BCg
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'xactly ;) I tend to pay 55 - 70 for them depending how desperately I need them. Salomon recommend £120 or something stupid.

Do watch out though - those are the non GTX shoes. Personally I don't like GTX shoes for running but for walking possibly in long grass, I think the GTX version is worth the extra.

Depending on the size you want, www.sportshoes.com are between 60 and 80 - this season's colours are 95 ;) Also, the women's ones are identical to the mens (they use the same last) but usually cheaper.......
 
I've got some walking boots from Mountain Warehouse that were only about £25 and are very comfy and have lasted ages. I second the suggestion of investing in good socks though - they make a big difference.
 
Mountain Warehouse is good and usually have sales on. My soft style boots for climbing the Munros were reduced from £160 to £80 and have been brilliant. Good ankle support, grip and fully waterproof despite being breathable.
 
JonathanRyan said:
Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX.

I've worn these as everyday shoes for years and am on my third pair (and they last literally thousands of miles).

They are designed as a trail running shoe but IMO they are too heavy for that and make a brilliant all purpose walking shoe. Comfortable enough to walk all day on tarmac, grippy enough if you end up in the woods in a rain storm. GTX version costs about a tenner more than the standard ones but my feet have never got wet in them.

Scarily expensive from Salomon but search the discounters and you'll find them at half price - they make loads and with all the different colours somebody is always unloading last season's.
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Do you know how the sizing compares to adidas or brooks?
 
Rapscallion said:
Do you know how the sizing compares to adidas or brooks?
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Nope - I've never worn either of those. I get the same size as a regular shoe. If I was running in them I'd probably go a half size up.

Toe box is slightly on the narrow side though.
 
chris954 said:
Find a local go outdoors or independant shop and get some help in getting them to fit. Nike are more a fashion brand than functional. Look for something like Merrell or Scarpa but above all they must fit properly. Oh and save a bit for good socks as well, Bridgedale are good at about £15 a pair and worth every penny.
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Nike Air Max easy some of the most comfiest trainers I have ever known, I would certainly not call them a fashion brand.

saying that I have a few pairs of Merrell shoes/boots and they are always my go to walking shoe

these are my current faves, depending on your size you could get them around budget, or Amazon often have Merrell deals of the day sales(which is when I buy them)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CTUPMSS/ref=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1?th=1
 
Thanks for all the info guys, ill look into them all, nothing worse than sore feet to put you off going out walking. I want to get it right first time ...I hope
 
See if there's a branch of run4it near you, http://www.run4it.com/Find-My-Nearest-Run4It-Running-Shop-s/1854.htm . Despite the name they do fittings for walking shows also and I know a lot of people who've been fitted in prep for training and walking Moonwalk, etc. so pavement pounders are definately catered for. I've been fitted and they'll have you on the treadmill, looking at different insoles to match the shoe to your foot.
 
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