Best Walking Shoes
Many of us walk everyday, but let’s be honest. It’s not always a walk in the park. Unsupportive shoes, foot pain conditions like plantar fasciitis, and walking on hard surfaces can lead to painful symptoms and fatigue, making walking become more of a chore than a delight.
High-quality walking shoes can help! Whether you walk your dog, stand and walk throughout the day for your job, or use fitness walking as a form of exercise, supportive and comfortable walking shoes can help you last on your feet with less pain.
KURU offers some of the best walking shoes on the market, featuring shock-absorbing EVA foam, a supportive heel cup that works with your body’s natural movement, and superior arch support that keeps you going for long days on your feet.
Walking shoes are a form of footwear uniquely suited to work with your movement while walking.
Distinct from running shoes, the best shoes for walking should offer a wide toe box for easy movement and circulation, consistent whole-foot cushion, contoured arch support, and flexibility. While running shoes are made to withstand high impact on the forefoot and heel bone, walkers don’t need this level of cushion. So running shoes may not be the best shoes for walking all day.
High-quality walking shoes can also help alleviate foot pain conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, bunions, flat feet, achilles tendon pain, and more. In fact, the best shoes for walking and standing all day go hand-in-hand with the best shoes for plantar fasciitis.
KURU offers some of the most comfortable walking shoes for plantar fasciitis pain on the market, featuring built-in arch support, a generous toe box, patented heel protection, and whole-foot shock absorption to help keep your feet happy and healthy—even on hard, unforgiving surfaces.
Explore how to style and wear the latest styles of the most comfortable walking shoes from KURU.
Let’s unpack a few ways to pair your walking shoes with a few everyday styles.
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Athletic wearWhether you choose running shorts, athletic pants, leggings, or yoga pants, athleisure clothing can pair perfectly with a pair of walking shoes like our ATOM.Athletic wear
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Shorts or jeansNot all walking shoes are athletic shoes! KURU offers a line of boots and flip flops as well. Try a TEMPO with a pair of jeans or a KALA with a pair of shorts.Shorts or jeans
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Skirts or dressesFor an on-trend style, pair your lifestyle walking shoes with a skirt or dress for a chic, classy-meets-casual look. Or try a Chelsea-style boot like our LUNA.Skirts or dresses
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Business casual attireEven a more formal ensemble can work with the right pair of walking shoes. Many of KURU’s styles, like our ROAM, feature stylish designs that suit the office just as easily as the gym.Business casual attire
Walking Shoes Care Tips
Proper care for your walking shoes is essential to keeping them in good condition and preventing foot pain down the road. Here are some tips from KURU on how to best take care of your walking shoes.
- Protect your walking shoes from wet conditions with a preventive spritz of KURU Shield, our proprietary blend of shoe protector spray. This water-repellent layer works on all shoe materials and helps safeguard your footwear from the elements.
- Refresh an extra-loved pair of walking shoes with our KURU Shoe Cleaning Kit. Equipped with an all-material shoe cleaner, cleaning brush and microfiber cloth, this kit helps your shoes last.
- Allow your walking shoes to dry out between uses, away from sunlight. Sweat and sunlight can prematurely break down materials. Giving your outdoor footwear some breathing room after each use can help your shoes last longer and stay fresh.
- Always wear socks with your walking shoes. Socks will help reduce your risk of blisters and create a barrier against sweat and bacteria. Keeping bacteria and sweat at bay can help extend the life of your outdoor shoes and reduce the risk of odor over time.
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What are the best shoes for walking?
The best shoes for walking and standing all day feature a wide toe box, excellent arch support, flexibility, and consistent cushioning along the length of the foot.
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Is it okay to wear running shoes for walking?
You can wear running shoes for walking but they may not offer the level of support and comfort you need for all day wear. Running shoes offer a concentrated amount of cushion in the heel and forefoot and can offer more heel height and cushion than necessary. This can lead to discomfort over time while walking.
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How often should you replace your walking shoes?
Podiatrists recommend replacing walking shoes every 300–500 miles or every six months to a year. The rubber and support starts to wear down over time, which can lead to an increased risk for injury.
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What are the benefits of walking shoes?
There are many benefits to wearing high-quality supportive walking shoes! Walking shoes deliver shock-absorbing cushion, superior arch support, and flexibility to help protect your feet, relieve pain, and give you a better chance at lasting all day.
High-quality shoes for standing and walking can also help shield your bones, joints, and ligaments from the stress of hard surfaces. KURU offers some of the best walking shoes with arch support and best shoes for walking on concrete with our triple-layer technology built into every pair.
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Can I use custom orthotics with KURU shoes?
Due to the anatomical shape of the KURUSOLE, custom orthotics with a rounded heel fit best inside our shoes. If the underside of the custom orthotic (the part that sits on the footbed) is squared off, then it may not fit into our deep heel cup—which is rounded like your foot.
That said, many of our customers tell us our three-part technology offers better support and stability than they expected, and that they don’t need to wear their custom orthotics with KURU shoes.
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Explore the process of selecting and fitting the most comfortable walking shoe for your feet, walking style, and walking preferences.
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Sturdy base with a wide toe boxWalking shoes can be a bit heavier than running shoes to help provide stability for each step. A wide toe box allows the toes to lay flat and grounded with each step and promotes a healthy flow of circulation.Sturdy base with a wide toe box
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Quality arch supportSupportive shoes that hug and support the contours of your foot can help treat plantar fasciitis and keep you walking for long hours.Quality arch support
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EVA midsolesWhole-foot cushion is best for walking shoes. While running shoes offer a concentrated amount of cushion in the heel and forefoot, shoes for walking work best when cushion is more evenly distributed.EVA midsoles
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Shock absorptionThough walking has a lower impact than running, it can still put at least 2.5 times your body weight in pressure! Shock-absorbing foam can help absorb impact to protect your bones, joints, and ligaments.Shock absorption
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Deep heel cupA deep heel cup can help support a more healthy alignment in your feet and ankles, which can relieve pressure across the several main joints of your body.Deep heel cup
At KURU, we pride ourselves on our unique approach to shoe design. We believe that shoes should be shaped to fit the natural contours of your feet, which is why we create every pair in three distinct support layers, not just an insole.
Our revolutionary ergonomic design starts with a curved footbed and adds unparalleled triple-layer support that includes shock-absorbing KURUCLOUD, heel-cupping KURUSOLE, and arch-supporting ULTIMATE INSOLES. The result? Shoes that are so comfortable you’ll stop thinking about your feet.
KURUSOLE
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior support …Show More
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior support helps protect and preserve the heel’s fat pad and guide your body to a more natural alignment.
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When you want to stand and walk with less pain, shock absorption is a must. Our KURUCLOUD base layer features lightweight EVA foam that …Show More
When you want to stand and walk with less pain, shock absorption is a must. Our KURUCLOUD base layer features lightweight EVA foam that helps absorb impact to your joints, ligaments, and bones, even when you put plenty of mileage in.
…Show lessULTIMATE INSOLE
The top layer in KURU’s technology trio, our ULTIMATE INSOLES feature premium arch support and cushion for the entire sole of your foot. Made of 5mm …Show More
The top layer in KURU’s technology trio, our ULTIMATE INSOLES feature premium arch support and cushion for the entire sole of your foot. Made of 5mm of durable polyurethane foam, these insoles form to your feet to support your plantar fascia and your arch.
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KURUSOLE
Our patented KURUSOLE plate features a unique design that cups the heel and allows for dynamic flexion with each step. This superior support helps protect and preserve the heel’s fat pad and guide your body to a more natural alignment.
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What makes KURU different? Every KURU shoe comes with built-in patented KURUSOLE tech—a foot health game changer.
While other shoes are flat on the inside, KURUSOLE is shaped like your foot to hug and prevent fatigue and pain.
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