Best Walking Shoes for All-Day Comfort

A walking shoe only has to do one thing well: still feel good after eight hours on your feet. We wore each of these on commutes, airport days, and long city walks.

	Best Value Hoka Clifton 9 $144 Check Price	New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v13 $165 Check Price

Pros & Cons

Both are available in wide fittings, which matters more for walking than running — feet swell over a long day. The Clifton 9 is the lighter of the two; the 1080v13 has the roomier toe box.

What to Look For in a Walking Shoe

A walking shoe lives or dies on how it feels at hour six, not minute one, so try to test any new pair on a longer walk before committing. Wide and extra-wide sizing matters more here than in running shoes, since feet swell over a full day on your feet. A slightly rockered sole (a subtle curve from heel to toe) can noticeably reduce fatigue on long walks by encouraging a smoother rolling stride.

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