Having the correct walking shoes is critical to healthy feet. Have you ever had a walking shoe that was comfortable and supportive in the store, but after a few miles all the support broke down in the shoe. Or worse, have you ever had to upgrade to a premium insole, or custom orthotics in order to get the support you needed?

What if there was a walking shoe that was so good, you could wear it on a 5,000 mile walk across the nation? So supportive and comfortable, it is like having a pair of custom orthotics. Imagine how much less fatigue you would have as you walked through the day.

Kuru has developed a patent-pending active walking shoe technology that makes it the World's Most Anatomical Walking Shoe available. This means you get orthotic quality support built into the shoe. Kuru shoes actually get more comfortable as the midsole molds to your foot.

What to Look For in the Best Walking Shoes

• Lightweight - Research has shown that even 1 or 2 ounces of extra weight on your feet exponentially increases your oxygen use, causing fatigue! For walking, the best walking shoes will be lightweight so you can focus on getting a good workout and enjoying the scenery.
• Durability - many walking shoes are not built to last long. Many times, the foam midsole flattens out. The best walking shoes will use better midsole foam and have a deep heel cup to prevent premature wear.
• Full Rubber Outsole - the best walking shoes have a full, cupped rubber outsole that won't peel. Most walking shoes are similar to running shoes, which means they are constructed with smaller blocks of rubber outsole to save money. The problem with this construction is the rubber wears out faster and may begin peeling or delaminating.
• Support - Podiatrists have identified poor support in footwear as one of the leading causes of foot problems. The best walking shoes will have orthotic quality, anatomical support built into the footbed and insole. Except for Kuru, other walking shoes do not come with an orthotic, this needs to be purchased separately.
• Rockered Sole - the best walking shoes will include a rockered sole that allows for a natural walking motion. Look for a nice, rounded heel strike area that allows your foot to naturally roll as you walk.
• Versatile & Multi-Function Styling - the holy grail is finding a walking shoe that not only is Lightweight, Durable, and offers proper Support, but also has Versatile styling. Styling that works in many different applications means that the best walking shoe will work well for your morning walks, when traveling, running errands and all your other walking needs.

Kuru is the Best Walking Shoe

• Lightweight - Kuru walking shoes are lighter, leaving you refreshed with extra energy to enjoy your walk. The best Kuru walking shoes weigh the same as many lightweight, performance running shoes.
• Durable - 93% of customers agree that Kuru walking shoes are Durable and Last Long
• Full Rubber Outsole - all Kuru's feature a cupped rubber outsole construction for superior durability and performance. You don't need to worry about sections of your outsole peeling off!
• Supportive - Since Kuru is the Worlds Most Anatomical active shoe for walking, it's no wonder 88% of customers agree Kuru walking shoes are Ergonomic for your Feet while 79% agree Kuru is More Supportive than other shoes
• Rockered Sole - the heelstrike angle on Kuru walking shoes is set at an ideal angle to properly cushion your foot while allowing your foot to naturally roll as you walk
• Versatile - Kuru walking shoes are versatile. They work well on your morning walks, while travelling, light trail walking, and when walking through the city

I walked Walt Disney world in them and my feet were happy at the end of the day. VERY few shoes can achieve that result. And - I got compliments to boot! Ann, NJ

Which Walking Shoe can go 5,000 miles?

Kuru is the Best Walking Shoe available. Kuru has been chosen for a coast-to-coast, 5,000 mile walking trip on the American Discovery Trail. Recently, Mike blogged the following:

I have decided to go with Kuru shoes for this [5,000 mile] trip. They make a awesome lightweight shoe with great support! I like it because it has a integrated system called a HeelKradl and includes a heel stabilizer and reinforced arch support that are built right into the shoe’s foot bed. A removable foam sock liner sits on top of this layer that has additional padding under the heel and ball of the foot. They are not paying me to say this. I recommend them because I love this shoe!

Recommended Walking Shoes

All Kuru styles feature our patent-pending KuruSole midsole technology, which is perfect for walking. However, we do suggest going with a lace-up style for walking as it will give better support to your feet for walking. We've highlighted some recommended walking shoes below:

Recommended Womens Walking Shoes:

Recommended Mens Walking Shoes:

Why is Kuru so Supportive?

Kuru is the World’s Most Anatomical Active Walking Shoe. Unlike shoe technologies created by a marketing department, our technology is different. Our patent-pending KuruSole midsole has a high-quality, thermoplastic orthotic molded into the midsole. This orthotic offers arch support walking shoes with out-of-the-box fit and comfort. We combine this orthotic with a custom molding footbed insole. As a result, you get custom molded fit on top, with the support you need underneath, making Kuru the Best Walking Shoe available.