What type of shoes are best for alternating elliptical & walking?

[Anonymous]

I usually hit the elliptical a few days a week, and walk other days. Ideally, I don't want to get two separate pairs of shoes. Would cross-trainers work best? What should I look for, in a combination elliptical/walking shoe?

[Anonymous]

Since your feet are stationary on an elliptical, I don't think special shoes for it are necessary. I would buy shoes for walking - either dedicated walking shoes or cross-trainers. But perhaps avoid the "rocker" type walking shoe (they often have a kind of lump in the middle of the bottom of the sole to encourage a forward roll of the foot).

When I used to do the elliptical more regularly, I would find it more comfortable to untie or loosen the laces on my shoe.

[Anonymous]

use whatever is comfortable. i use a running type shoe because i find cross trainers and walking shoes too bulky for my taste.