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It’s a universal plight: the struggle of walking in shoes that are, to put it simply, not made to be walked in for long periods of time. Sometimes the duration isn’t even that long; the shoes are just that uncomfortable. This fact of life is unfair to you, sure, but it’s duly unfair to your poor feet. Otherwise, pleasant experiences like, say, a nice after-dinner traipse, touring a new city, or a trip to Disneyland (okay, that one’s debatable) can quickly be ruined by shoes that don’t fit right or lack adequate support.
Whether you’re commuting, sightseeing, or walking for exercise, you need to treat your feet right while you earn those steps. But everyone’s shoe needs are different. You might have high arches, flat or wide feet, or chronic pain in the heel or ball of your foot. Maybe you have weak ankles or deal with over-pronation. Perhaps you’re particularly sweaty (no judgment here).
The bottom line is there’s a lot to consider, but the best walking shoes will cater to all these factors. We looked to customer reviews, expert opinions, and the hands-on testing of our friends at the Good Housekeeping Institute and Women’s Health to determine which walking shoes can really go the distance. Below, shop 15 of the best walking shoes for women.
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Best Overall Walking Shoe
Asics
Gel Quantum 180 5
Best Fit for Women
Ryka
Devotion Plus 3 Walking Shoe
Best Walking Sandal
Teva
Original Universal in Cherries Rhubarb
Best Arch Support
Kuru Footwear
Atom Sneaker
Best Walking Shoe for Wide Feet
Vionic
Miles Active Sneaker
Best Walking Shoe for Travel
Allbirds
Women’s Tree Runners
Best Walking Shoe for Over-Pronation
New Balance Women’s 1540v3
Best Long-Distance Walking Shoe
New Balance
Women’s 411 V1 Walking Shoe
Best for Everyday Wear
Reebok
DailyFit DMX Women’s Shoes
Best Slip-On Walking Shoe
Skechers Women’s Walking Sneaker
Best Walking Shoe on Amazon
Skechers
Womens D’lites Memory Foam Lace-Up Sneaker
Best for Around-the-House Wear
Oofos
Women’s OOahh Slide Sandal
Best Support
Saucony
Women’s Triumph 19
Best Non-Slip Walking Shoe
Tiosebon
Women’s Walking Sock Shoes
Best Stabilizing Walking Shoe
Asics
Gel-Nimbus 23 Meg Donohue Associate Fashion Commerce Editor Meg Donohue is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com.
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