Cole Haan Men's Zerogrand All-Day Trainer

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Also see: The Keen PTC Oxford – a certified non-slip shoe with a black leather upper and EVA foam midsole. You can also look for shoes that have earned the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Seal of Acceptance, which have been independently verified by APMA testers and found to promote foot health.

Since the V10, the 1080 has consistently offered a high-volume midsole with soft and deep cushioning.The footwear requirements for greasy floors and potentially hazardous spills are very different from your regular workplace. Some running-derived walking shoes, most notably the Saucony Tempus, feature newer cushioning materials that are lighter and more responsive than EVA.

The new two-piece outsole (the V1 and V2 had one) allows it to flex more easily with the midsole, and the surface has a dense colony of lugs for grip. Look for shoes with wide soles, especially in the forefoot—the added space gives your toes room to splay with each step and creates a more stable platform for your feet. Its plush essence remains intact though, with our feet quickly getting used to their new home and nestling within it with pleasure. It’s important because a higher drop can lead to more heel striking and also transfers some strain away from the lower leg and up toward the knee.

In other words, walking shoes are not just a fitness gear item—they can be part of your everyday footwear rotation, too. The fit is slightly wider than average through the mid-foot and toe, leaving room for thicker socks or simply extra toe space. We then examine their parts and wield our tools to quantify their various aspects such as midsole hardness, stack height, and breathability.

It’s comfy from every angle, moving with the feet in seamless harmony from mile 1 to wherever the road leads. The Talus Low is a traditional style hiking shoe that should last for years thanks to a hardwearing leather upper and double thickness reinforcement around the heel and toe. Some service industry professionals prefer a clog for ease of use; they are easy to clean and also quick to remove after a hot spill.

The burly outsoles add weight, and the lugs can sometimes press up into your feet when walking on hard surfaces like pavement. I recommend mesh uppers, which offer a good balance between breathability (the open spaces in the mesh promote good airflow) and strong, durable construction.