Footwear

[Spinach]

I'm pretty new to Fitbit and hoped to get some advice from all you more experienced guys. I've just signed up for a 26 mile charity road walk. What sort of footwear should I wear? Normally I'd wear walking boots for country walks - but this will be pavements and I figure boots will be too heavy and too rigid. I'm concerned that training shoes will not support my feet enough. Advice please?

[bcalvanese]

Here is a link that may be helpful...

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/walking-shoes.html

[WendyB]

I would go to a good running shoe store and get fitted. Tell them what you are doing. They will also look at your Gait and give you a few pairs to try. Mine even lets me go outside and check them out. Your feet are worth it.

[CarolS]

I agree with Wendy.  Go and get fitted.  I chose some shoes that "looked nice" for walking on sidewalks and paid the price of shin splints because they didn't have good support.  New shoes with good support made all the difference.  Don't be cheap with your feet 🙂

[aps10]

You need shoes designed for running in.  You are going to need to gradually break the shoes in.  Start with a couple of miles a day and gradually increase the mileage.

[HelenaFitbit]

I'd say to to a specialized store and check the options available, the link provided by @bcalvanese is pretty good to get a general idea and @WendyB is right! Your feet are worth it. 

Bear in mind that you'll need to break them in before your road walk, so make sure to get them some time before the walk! 

[Knight92]

All the responses to you seem to think you will be running, but as I read it you will be walking.  If walking is the case take a look at Merrell shoes especially the Ventilator,  great walker, light hiker, or all day shoe. 

[emili]

even if walking I would either research best shoe options or go get fitted. its a lot to walk and I imagine some training will be involved which will result in walking, perhaps even jogging.

[RobertoME]

Hi everyone, something to considered that I was reading in the article shared by @bcalvanese regard walking shoes is Walking style. I think this is crucial. Pick a shoe style that most closely matches where you'll be doing most of your walking. On pavement? Pick a running, multisport or casual shoe. On nature paths or dirt roads? Go with a trail runner or light hiker. Additional to this, some key factors are Flexibility and support, Cushioning, Waterproofing, Shoe weight. A proper fit will keep you from getting bruised toenails or heel blisters.

I found very helpful this article.