13 Best Walking Shoes for Women, According to Podiatrists and Editor Testing

If you’re not sure where to start in your search for a new pair of walking shoes, begin with the basics: What kind of ground will you be doing a majority of your walking on, and what specific needs do your feet have? “People try to make their foot fit in a shoe, instead of picking a shoe that fits your foot,” says Dan Giordano, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., co-founder and director of physical therapy at Bespoke Treatments in NYC. “Look for something that doesn’t push your foot into the shoe, gives you room in the toe area, and keeps your heel secure,” he advises.

Meet the experts: Dan Giordano, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., a physical therapist in New York City; Saylee Tulpule, D.P.M., a Maryland-based podiatrist; Ricardo Cook, M.D., an orthopedist at the Centers for Advanced Orthopedics in Maryland; Damian A. Richardson, M.D., a foot and ankle surgeon; and Anne Sharkey, D.P.M., a podiatrist with the North Austin Foot and Ankle Institute in Texas.

Ahead, you’ll find the best walking shoes for women, according to expert input from podiatrists, orthopedists, and personal trainers we interviewed. We also took editor testing (this list is filled with some of our personal favorites) and hours of researching specs and reading through customer reviews into consideration.

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With a roomy toe box, a padded heel, and breathable linings and uppers, they’re all-around great sneakers.“I bought these shoes for a trip and they were great!” an Amazon reviewer said. “I have plantar fasciitis and these shoes were so supportive [with] great heel padding. 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Despite how lightweight they are, weighing just 6 ounces, they still offer supportive cushioning to help you feel your best while walking. The Go Walk Joy sneakers are one of our picks for the best shoes for walking on concrete, and they have thousands of fans on Amazon. “I got these for the ease of being able to slip them on and off easily in airports, as well as to have a cute and comfy shoe to wear with business casual attire, and they are perfect,” wrote a shopper who travels often for work. “These shoes go with just about everything, and they are so comfortable!””,”image”:”https://vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1692032858-untitled-1-64da5f444da1c.png”,”sku”:”B0722Y2KJV”,”brand”:{“@type”:”Brand”,”name”:”Skechers”},”review”:{“@type”:”Review”,”name”:”Go Walk Joy”,”author”:[{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Samantha Jones”},{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Christie Calucchia”}],”positiveNotes”:{“@type”:”ItemList”,”itemListElement”:[{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”1″,”name”:”No laces”},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”2″,”name”:”Affordable”},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”3″,”name”:”Easy to dress up or down”}]},”negativeNotes”:{“@type”:”ItemList”,”itemListElement”:[{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”1″,”name”:”Not for serious exercise”}]}},”offers”:[{“@type”:”Offer”,”url”:”https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0722Y2KJV”,”priceCurrency”:”USD”,”price”:”54.98″,”availability”:”https://schema.org/InStock”,”offeredBy”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”Amazon”}},{“@type”:”Offer”,”url”:”https://www.zappos.com/p/womens-skechers-performance-go-walk-joy-sensational-day/product/9960390″,”priceCurrency”:”USD”,”price”:”49.99″,”offeredBy”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”Zappos”}},{“@type”:”Offer”,”url”:”https://www.macys.com/shop/product/skechers-womens-go-walk-joy-joselin-slip-on-walking-sneakers-from-finish-line?ID=21285032″,”priceCurrency”:”USD”,”price”:”55.00″,”offeredBy”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”Macy’s”}}]}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:13,”item”:{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Product”,”name”:”Atom”,”description”:”If you haven’t heard of the shoe brand Kuru, Deputy Digital Director, Emily Goldman says its Atom sneakers are one of the best walking shoes for women. Though they’re pricey, they offer an athletic look with superior support and heel cushioning for comfort.“They fit my orthotic insoles and have a sturdy, non-bendy sole that my podiatrist recommended I use due to a past injury on the ball of my foot,” Goldman says. “They’re super easy to slide on thanks to loops on the tongue and heel which make them great for running errands.” “,”image”:”https://vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1701978947-untitled-1-6572232067747.png”,”sku”:”womens-atom-jetblackwhitegum”,”brand”:{“@type”:”Brand”,”name”:”Kuru”},”review”:{“@type”:”Review”,”name”:”Atom”,”author”:[{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Samantha Jones”},{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Christie Calucchia”}],”positiveNotes”:{“@type”:”ItemList”,”itemListElement”:[{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”1″,”name”:”Heel-hugging technology”},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”2″,”name”:”Premium cushioning”},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”3″,”name”:”Arch-supporting insole”}]},”negativeNotes”:{“@type”:”ItemList”,”itemListElement”:[{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:”1″,”name”:”Not as lightweight as others”}]}},”offers”:[{“@type”:”Offer”,”url”:”https://www.kurufootwear.com/products/womens-atom-jetblackwhitegum”,”priceCurrency”:”USD”,”price”:”160.00″,”availability”:”https://schema.org/InStock”,”offeredBy”:{“@type”:”Organization”,”name”:”kurufootwear”}}]}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:14,”item”:{“@type”:”Thing”,”name”:”How to choose the best walking shoes for women”,”url”:”https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g46055643/best-walking-shoes-women/”,”description”:”✔️ Find the right features. Our experts suggest looking for cushioning in the arches and heels, roomy toe boxes, mesh uppers, durable soles with traction, and removable insoles. Each will keep your feet feeling much more comfortable during walks of any distance and allow you to avoid common pitfalls like blisters and arch pain.✔️ Opt for flexibility. “Avoid walking shoes that are too heavy, too rigid, and too narrow in the toe box,” Tulpule warns. If your shoes aren’t friendly to your feet, your walks will be more painful, and you might end up hurting yourself, or just walking less than you’d like to.✔️ Identify your feet type. Knowing your specific foot type is crucial to finding the right walking shoes. You can identify your feet type by looking at the wear pattern in your shoes and the imprints your feet leave in wet sand, says Sharkey. Flat feet will cause excessive wear on the inner portion of shoes and will leave behind a pretty complete footprint in the sand. High arches will cause more wear on the outer boarders of shoes and won’t show in footprints. Neutral feet will shoe fairly even wear on shoes and show about half of the arch in footprints, she explains. ✔️ Shop for your unique feet. People with flat feet should ideally find a shoe with more stability and support in the arch and heel area, says Ricardo Cook, M.D., an orthopedist at the Centers for Advanced Orthopedics in Maryland. People with higher arches should look for more cushioning to help absorb shock. And if you have arthritis or trouble with ankle instability, opt for more cushioning and support instead of lighter options, recommends Damian A. Richardson, M.D., a foot and ankle surgeon.✔️ Don’t deal with pain. While it’s normal for shoes to have an adjustment period, “they should absolutely not cause pain or blisters,” Sharkey notes. “If this is the case, then return them and try a different style.””,”image”:”https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/prevention-line-break-1648844191.jpg”}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:15,”item”:{“@type”:”Thing”,”name”:”What makes walking shoes different than running shoes?”,”url”:”https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g46055643/best-walking-shoes-women/”,”description”:”Walking shoes fall into a category distinct from those designed for running. “Shoes that are made strictly for walking usually have more arch support to protect where the force is greatest when you walk,” Giordano notes, “as opposed to running shoes, where the cushioning is usually more in the heel.”Plus, Tulpule says, walking shoes provide more flexibility in the arch and typically lack the extra cushioning that runners require. They also tend to have a lower heel height. That’s not to say that you can’t walk in running shoes—but if you’re an avid walker, it’s worth investing in a specialized pair of kicks.”,”image”:”https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/prevention-line-break-1648844191.jpg”}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:16,”item”:{“@type”:”Thing”,”name”:”What makes walking shoes different than hiking shoes?”,”url”:”https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g46055643/best-walking-shoes-women/”,”description”:”“Hiking shoes are constructed with outsole materials specific for rugged and unpredictable terrain, whereas standard walking shoes typically do not have deep tread and rugged materials on the outsole,” Sharkey says. This typically means that walking shoes will be lighter than hiking shoes and more flexible with uniform cushioning throughout, she adds. “,”image”:”https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/prevention-line-break-1648844191.jpg”}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:17,”item”:{“@type”:”Thing”,”name”:”How to make sure your walking shoes fit”,”url”:”https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g46055643/best-walking-shoes-women/”,”description”:”Here’s how to tell if your sneaker fits properly, according to Dr. Richardson:You do not feel the top of the shoe with your toes, and you can comfortably wiggle your toes.The sides and top of your foot are supported while your toes still move freely.The heel cup does not slide off or pinch. The pressure around the entire foot and heel should feel cradled without any points of extra contact or squeezing.”,”image”:”https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/prevention-line-break-1648844191.jpg”}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:18,”item”:{“@type”:”Thing”,”name”:”How often to replace walking shoes”,”url”:”https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g46055643/best-walking-shoes-women/”,”description”:”You should replace your walking shoes at least once a year, Tulpule says, since they lose their cushioning and support over time. If you track your distance, you might also opt to buy a new pair every 300 to 400 miles, Dr. Cook explains. You can tell it’s time for a refresh when the soles of your shoes start to wear down.”,”image”:”https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/prevention-line-break-1648844191.jpg”}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:19,”item”:{“@type”:”Thing”,”name”:”How we chose the best walking shoes for women”,”url”:”https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g46055643/best-walking-shoes-women/”,”description”:”We consulted experts Saylee Tulpule, D.P.M., a Maryland-based podiatrist; Dan Giordano, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., a physical therapist in New York City; Ricardo Cook, M.D., an orthopedist at the Centers for Advanced Orthopedics in Maryland; Damian A. Richardson, M.D., a foot and ankle surgeon; and Anne Sharkey, D.P.M., a podiatrist with the North Austin Foot and Ankle Institute in Texas. Additionally, we sifted through tons of online reviews and took editor testing into consideration to find the best walking shoes available.”,”image”:”https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/prevention-line-break-1648844191.jpg”}},{“@type”:”ListItem”,”position”:20,”item”:{“@type”:”Thing”,”name”:”Why trust us”,”url”:”https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workout-clothes-gear/g46055643/best-walking-shoes-women/”,”description”:”For more than 70 years, Prevention has been a leading provider of trustworthy health information, empowering readers with practical strategies to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our editors interview medical experts to help guide our health-focused product selections. Additionally, Prevention also examines hundreds of reviews—and often conducts personal testing done by our staff—to help you make informed decisions.”,”image”:”https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/prevention-line-break-1648844191.jpg”}}]}}]