[pdmfz]

What shoes do people here like for walking a lot?

[Tomte]

Whatever you have that doesn't hurt simply from putting them on.

If you're walking recreationally (maybe less than 10km in one go) shoes are mostly irrelevant. No, you shouldn't use Wellington boots, I guess.

[n8cpdx]

It really depends on your weight. If you are overweight and not used to walking, comfortable shoes and socks make a big difference.

Nike makes some good walking shoes that skew wider, but definitely read the reviews first to confirm, since they change between model years/revisions. For a while Downshifter was my go to, recently the Revolution 6 has been a good replacement.

[LanceH]

Broken in combat boots are some of the most comfortable things I've ever worn, and great for walking.

[kyriakos]

It's important to get new shoes regularly. I found out the hard way that both my knees and back are affected by the shoes I use. As shoes age they lose their cushioning which means more vibrations are absorbed by your skeleton leading to pain or uncomfortable feeling in the joints.

[Fricken]

Walking on pavement is particularly hard on joints, as every footfall places exactly the same stresses on your legs. It's better to walk on broken ground, which distributes the stress and helps to develop stability through a broader range of motion.

[rr888]

Everyone is recommending different brands but it really depends on your feet, posture and gait - there is no one brand or model that fits everyone. And of course walking surface and climate will impact as well. Dont buy online, go to a good store, ask for advice and try a bunch on.

[bassrattle]

Any Adidas shoes with Boost

[pdmfz]

I love ultraboosts but they wear out in <1 year for me

[sophacles]

The same shoes I use for almost everything: flip flops. I do 5+ miles a day in them and have for years.

Nothing fancy, just whatever is cheap and catches my eye - I usually go through 2 pairs a year.

[d13]

Yup, I hiked to Everest Base Camp in flip flops. Every part of my body ached except my feet.

[hombre_fatal]

I also walk in flip flops. I’d go barefoot if I could.

[sirsinsalot]

A vote here for "On" running shoes, they also do hiking and walking shoes[1]

[1] https://on-running.com/

[nijaru]

I have a pair of Hoka shoes for walking and a pair of Salomon shoes for hiking. Both are great.

[findthewords]

Brooks, they don't have excessive cushioning (which is bad) like my indoor Nike shoes.

[zeku]

Any athletic shoes that fit properly. Nike, New Balance, Adidas, Puma all have options.

[bookofjoe]

Mephisto. A pair I bought in 1983 (factory rebuilt c. 2005) are my favorites.

[eimrine]

Take the litest ones, but not take running shoes if you are not going to run.

[jibbers]

Thrift store tennis shoes.

[icpmacdo]

New Balance 880, on my 4th pair in 5-6 years and they are the best

[ouid]

Is 1.5 years of life considered durable for how you use them? That seems kind of short to me, but I don't really know.

[kzrdude]

Salomon rugged running shoes (trail run/triathlon type)

[lantry]

flip flops (not cheap styrofoam ones with hard plastic loops, but a decent 20$ pair with cloth loops)

[ChuckNorris89]

Barefoot sock-shoes are my favorite

[j3th9n]

Vans Old Skool.

[shaftoe444]

Dr Martens.