Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 20:15     Subject: Re:best shoes for loooong walks
Your Brooks running shoes sound good but your socks could probably use an upgrade. When I walk or run more than 10 miles I wear Wright Anti Blister socks and put KT tape on my bunion and other spots that are vulnerable to blisters. When I joined a 25 mile walk I passed out a lot of the KT tape after mile 18.
Anonymous
Post 06/18/2025 19:39     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
Anonymous wrote:I did the Great Saunter this weekend in New York. It's 32-mile walk around the perimeter of Manhattan. I trained for it, but I still wound up with some crazy blisters once the miles hit 20+. If I do this again next year, are there better shoes to wear (I was wearing Brooks running shoes), or is a 32-mile walk inevitably going to result in blistered feet? If you have found magic shoes, please share!


I have done track and distance running since a kid. The only thing I ever found was just to replace shoes often.

Depending on how much you go at it, even every month. So don't overspend on gimmicks, just replace them often.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2025 13:40     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
I did the breast cancer 3 day awhile ago like the pp and wore Brooks without issues. But i had them fitted at a running store and got a larger size and width than I'd typically buy. I also swore by wrightsocks and changed them every 10 miles or so. I also used a blister powder inside the socks. It really helped, but I can't remember what it was called unfortunately. (Maybe Blistershield?)
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2025 10:12     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
Someone posted recently about On Clouds being really good for walking.
Anonymous
Post 05/19/2025 10:07     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Also, since we're talking about long walks/hikes, here's the link to the Hike Across Maryland (41 miles):

https://www.mcomd.org/the-hike-across-maryland-is-open-for-non-member-registration/


Is there one happening for 2025? That link focused on 2024.


Every two years. Check back next February

Registration for the 2024 Hike Across Maryland (HAM) is now open to registration by anyone (until now, there has been a time in which only MCM members could sign up). The HAM, which is conducted every two years, is a 41-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail across the entire state of Maryland in a single day. This year the HAM will take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024. If you know anyone who is interested in undertaking this grueling challenge, let them know that they can sign up, or learn more about the HAM, by going to this link: 2024 Hike Across MD.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2025 18:21     Subject: Re:best shoes for loooong walks
I have walked several marathons and my go-to is the Hoka Bondi.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2025 14:30     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
May I recommend my waterproof Solomon brand trail shoes? Purchased at Sierra two years ago. Daily hiker/fitness walker.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2025 13:45     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
My best walking shoes are my Skechers memory foam. Although I don’t think I e done more than 12 kn a day, they are great and my feet feel the same at the end of the day
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 10:21     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
Anonymous wrote:Also, since we're talking about long walks/hikes, here's the link to the Hike Across Maryland (41 miles):

https://www.mcomd.org/the-hike-across-maryland-is-open-for-non-member-registration/


Is there one happening for 2025? That link focused on 2024.
Anonymous
Post 05/15/2025 10:19     Subject: Re:best shoes for loooong walks
Anytime I am going to put on over 10 miles, I tape up my big and little toes no matter what shoes I have on.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2025 15:11     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Yes, walking, not running. I am a former runner and naively assumed running shoes would do the trick, but maybe i need to look more carefully at walking shoes. I wore bombas wool socks.

To PP who mentioned the One Day Hike in DC -- thank you! I hadn't heard of it, but I will check it out.

If anyone is interested in the Great Saunter, here's the link: https://shorewalkers.org/great-saunter/

Entry is in February and this year it filled up in 3 days, so sign up early if you want to do it!


Running shoes are designed for running. Walking shoes are designed for walking and specifically not for running. Your foot movement is a little different when walking v. running - it's actually not just a marketing gimmick.

My son is in ROTC and kept getting blisters on his early Army ruck outings. Along with proper walking shoes (which the Army does not use), socks and just getting used to it help.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2025 21:13     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
I think it depends on your particular feet. I have narrow heels, but wide –ish toes and I wear altras for long walks. They have a wide toe box but also don’t rub my heel, where I tend to get blisters.
Anonymous
Post 05/11/2025 20:57     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
Good socks and moleskin make all the difference.

I’ve looked at this walk before and had planned to sign up this past year. But it really did fill up so quickly! I hope it was an overall great experience, save the blisters.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2025 11:51     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
I wear running shoes and add a firm insole. Brooks Ghost is too mushy for long walks. Added Superfeet and they’re perfect for me.
Anonymous
Post 05/08/2025 10:39     Subject: best shoes for loooong walks
I walk a lot and use NB 1080s. They’re running shoes. No problems for me.

Have you tried moleskin? Apply it ahead of time to spots you think you might get a blister or hot spot (like heel). That works for me when hiking.