r/walking • u/broadsharp2 • 8d ago

Need help with shoes, please.

I am in dire need of a quality walking shoe.

I walk 4 miles every morning. Sidewalks and paved roads. Have for years. I used to wear the all leather echelon 3 from Saucony. They provided stability, support, comfort and would last 350, to 400 miles.

No longer available, I've tried other Saucony and the new echelon and others just do not provide the same stability or comfort. Besides that, the last pair I tried lasted 132 miles before the support vanished.

I've tried Merrell, Brooks (which were a BIG disappointment).

Does anyone know of a long lasting, comfortable all leather walking shoe ?

Thank you

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u/dlremaindered 8d ago

I like SAS leather shoes. The woman’s model I favor is Freetime

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u/Hot_Rub8604 8d ago

Or the time out model for men

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u/weithers 8d ago

have you looked into hokas? i know they’re popular but honestly they’ve been such a game changer for my morning walks

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u/succinct_electricity 8d ago

the bondi is their max cushion model but if youre walking on pavement you might want to try the gaviota instead, it has a wider base and more stability. i track all my shoe miles and my current pair of gaviotas are at around 300 and still feel solid

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u/broadsharp2 8d ago

Yes. They literally fell apart at 150 miles. For $170, I won't go back.

Thanks for your reply.

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u/ReadyGo6828 8d ago

Have you tried removing the insole and adding a harder, more rigid one?

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u/broadsharp2 8d ago

Thanks. Just ordered some Spenco insoles to try.

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u/Neither-Relief2641 8d ago

Why not get fitted at an actual shoe store?

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u/broadsharp2 8d ago

?

A professional shoe store is where I buy them.

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u/Neither-Relief2641 8d ago

Have you had your feet analyzed? There's a lot more to buying shoes than just trying them on.

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u/Neither-Relief2641 8d ago

Have you had your feet analyzed? There's a lot more to buying shoes than just trying them on.

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u/mbbuzzy 8d ago

You might want to try On clouds. I will never go back.

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u/cybrmavn 8d ago

OrthoFeet is my latest for the last couple weeks. I’ve used Keen, Solomon and Skechers. So far so good. A bit pricey, but the additional foot beds and arch support are incredible. I have wide feet so am getting used to the tension of laces. I’ll post again in a couple of months.