WEIGHT- Choose a lightweight design; a walking shoe does not need to absorb as much shock as a run-ning shoe so the midsole cushioning can be reduced to make it lighter.
UPPER CONSTRUCTION- Look a pliable, soft upper providing good support, and made from a breath-able fabric, preferably leather or a design using leather and fabric or mesh.
OUTERSOLE-This is the bottom of the shoe that touches the ground be shock absorbent to protect your feet from bruising. The normal walking motion is to land on your heels and roll your weight forward with a natural rocker motion on to your toes. Some shoes have a rocker profile sole to assist this natural heel-toe motion.
ROOOMY TOE-BOX- This should allow the toes room to spread out when they hit the ground and during push off. Toes should be able to move easily up and back and forth, and should not feel too tight against any part of the ground.
FIRM HEEL COUNTER-This is the cup at the back of the inside of the shoe; is wraps around the heel and lends side-to-side support as the heel first makes contact with the ground.
NOTCHED HEEL-This is the padded collar at the back of the shoe in the shape of a notch or a dip to reduce pressure on the heel tendons.
Always buy shoes in the afternoon-your feet tend to swell slightly as the day goes on. When you try shoes on,wear socks that you will be using with the shoes when you walk. To ensure the correct shoe length use the ‘thumbnail rule” as a guide. There should be a space the width of your thumbnail between the end the toe-box and the tip of your longest toe on your longer foot.
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