Fast walking as exercise - shoes/insoles advice please

Charlton_King

On medical advice I am now doing my '2.5hrs moderate intensity aerobic exercise' per week as five days x half hour fast walking around my neighbourhood.

I have to do this as far into the future as I can see and am seeking to guard against long term jarring of the joints. I need recommendations on a good walking shoe and also, since my feet are subject to excess pronation, any good insoles/supports that people know of.

Can anyone give me some pointers, please?

Charlton_King

Disappointed to get no replies so far.

Bumping... in hope...

jacques_chirac

Asics do both walking shoes/ boots and trainers that are suitable for overpronation. I have the following:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asics-Foundation-black-shoes-sport/dp/B006R5L9TI

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asics-Arata-Womens-Walking-Trainers/dp/B004RGQJD0

They do equivalent mens styles also.

Ultimately, you should go to a proper running shop and get fitted, but they worked for me as a starting point.

(Worth checking Debenhams for Asics products - they tend to have some good discounts.)

RichardD1970

You could have a look at investing in a good quality treadmill.

It will have a sprung base which we find more comfortable, also the speed is set so you don't end up inadvertently strolling, and has the advantage of being inside when the weather is rotten.

Charlton_King

jacques_chirac wrote: »

Asics do both walking shoes/ boots and trainers that are suitable for overpronation. I have the following:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asics-Foundation-black-shoes-sport/dp/B006R5L9TI

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asics-Arata-Womens-Walking-Trainers/dp/B004RGQJD0

They do equivalent mens styles also.

Ultimately, you should go to a proper running shop and get fitted, but they worked for me as a starting point.

(Worth checking Debenhams for Asics products - they tend to have some good discounts.)

Thanks for that, mon brave... but a 'proper running shop'..? Qu'est-ce que c'est...?

All the so-called 'sports shops' in my town turn out to be places which just sell standard tops with 'Nike' on so that the couch potatoes who buy them at inflated prices can persuade themselves they are healthy or look thinner...

Charlton_King

RichardD1970 wrote: »

You could have a look at investing in a good quality treadmill.

It will have a sprung base which we find more comfortable, also the speed is set so you don't end up inadvertently strolling, and has the advantage of being inside when the weather is rotten.

Yes - was thinking of that for the winter months when the weather gets just too awful. On that basis however I wouldn't be prepared to lay out too much and space in my house is in any case at a premium. Can you recommend anything from your own experience?

jacques_chirac

Charlton_King wrote: »

Thanks for that, mon brave... but a 'proper running shop'..? Qu'est-ce que c'est...?

All the so-called 'sports shops' in my town turn out to be places which just sell standard tops with 'Nike' on so that the couch potatoes who buy them at inflated prices can persuade themselves they are healthy or look thinner...

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/

http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/

Anything like these nearby? I know what you mean about the majority of shops - Sports Direct, JJB etc - avoid! John Lewis may have someone that can help also, but I find them hit and miss.

If there isn't anything like that nearby, you could try the wet foot test, to check your level of pronation?

If all else fails, order from somewhere that offers free returns and try some out for yourself

Charlton_King

jacques_chirac wrote: »

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/

http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/

Anything like these nearby? I know what you mean about the majority of shops - Sports Direct, JJB etc - avoid! John Lewis may have someone that can help also, but I find them hit and miss.

If there isn't anything like that nearby, you could try the wet foot test, to check your level of pronation?

If all else fails, order from somewhere that offers free returns and try some out for yourself

Excellent advice. Thanks.

Lagoon

This is the treadmill I use:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Confidence-Power-Plus-Motorised-Treadmill/dp/B004ISED0S

Very compact, only good for walking (not strong enough, long enough or wide enough for running), but I walk an average of ten miles a day on it with absolutely no issues. If you have no trouble with balance, then it might be a good choice for you.

As I say, not too strong. I'm hovering just under 180lbs, and it's fine. Not sure if it could really manage the 19st long-term that it promises, as some reviews say that it's snapped under their weight.

Like others, I wear Asics.

RichardD1970

Lagoon wrote: »

This is the treadmill I use:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Confidence-Power-Plus-Motorised-Treadmill/dp/B004ISED0S

Very compact, only good for walking (not strong enough, long enough or wide enough for running), but I walk an average of ten miles a day on it with absolutely no issues. If you have no trouble with balance, then it might be a good choice for you.

As I say, not too strong. I'm hovering just under 180lbs, and it's fine. Not sure if it could really manage the 19st long-term that it promises, as some reviews say that it's snapped under their weight.

Like others, I wear Asics.

We had that one and we blew it up :eek:.

I had some money left over from redundancy so splashed out on this one cost about £600 but has been well worth it.

After using it solely for walking to get our fitness levels up me and the wife are currently doing the Couch 2 5k program on it.

howardman

These all seem a bit pricey to me instead what I usually go for are a pair of these sports insoles instead well worth the little money you pay for them and when they wear out I can easily replace them without any hassle.


Oh yeah here the link of course to buy the insoles if anyone interested