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Best men's walking shoes to buy right now
If you walk on pavements and park paths, buy a cushioned walking shoe, not a boot: it is lighter and comfortable straight out of the box. Choose waterproof only for muddy or wet routes, as the liner makes feet warmer.
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Best for most people
1. Skechers Go Walk Max
Machine washable · Goga Max · 5GEN
The comfortable, cheap pavement shoe most men should buy, and the best seller of the dedicated walking shoes here. 5GEN cushioning and a Goga Max insole make it soft from the first wear, and it goes in the washing machine. The mesh upper has no waterproofing, so wet grass will soak through.
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Best for paths and trails
2. Merrell Moab 3
Protective toe cap · Vibram TC5+ · Pigskin leather and mesh
The pick if your walks leave the pavement for footpaths and gravel. The Vibram TC5+ sole and protective toe cap are built for rougher ground, and a bellows tongue keeps grit out. This version lists no Gore-Tex membrane, so it is not the one for muddy winter fields.
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Best budget waterproof
3. Karrimor Bodmin IV
Low rise · Weathertite waterproof · Dynagrip
A cheap, waterproof low shoe that sells in big numbers for wet UK walks, with a Weathertite lining and a Dynagrip sole for muddy paths. The listing names only a standard footbed, so add a better insole if you walk long distances.
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Best premium
4. HOKA Bondi 9
Comfortable and durable · Improved secure-fit upper · Reliable traction
HOKA's Bondi is built around comfort, which makes it a strong pick for long days on hard pavements. It is the most expensive shoe in this list and is sold as a running shoe, so you pay for running features a walker may not need.
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Best lightweight
5. ASICS Patriot 14
AMPLIFOAM · GEL · Lightweight breathable mesh
A light, breathable trainer with GEL in the heel for shock absorption, a good fit for brisk town walking and the gym. The mesh upper is not waterproof, so keep it for dry days.
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Best for wide feet
6. New Balance 608 v5
Wide · Leather · ABZORB
A classic leather cross trainer, and this listing is the wide fitting, with extra-wide versions also sold. ABZORB cushioning softens hard floors and pavements. It looks chunkier and more old-fashioned than the trainers above.
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Best arch support
7. Brooks Addiction Walker 2
Supports the arch · Removable · EVA foam
A dedicated walking shoe with an ergonomic design that supports the arch and a removable insole, so your own orthotics can go in. It sells far less than the shoes above and is the priciest here after the HOKA.
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