Walking / working shoes.

[Moodyman]

One of many offering from Clarks? Might have to wait for sales or check their online Outlet store for £60 or below.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Bit old fashioned looking?!🤔🤔🤔

Didn't see the contemporary fashion criterion in your OP, sorry.

 

[Jameshow]

Didn't see the contemporary fashion criterion in your OP, sorry.

Sorry i didn't mention it! I don't till I see something.

More to the point my kids say dad your so old fashioned!!

 

[Kingfisher101]

Bit old fashioned looking?!🤔🤔🤔

Yes,They look alright for men over 80.
Have you heard of Blacks? They have nice fashionable mens walking shoes for your price range. Just looked and Go Outdoors is cheaper.These look nice and fashionable from Decathlon.https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-waterproof-walking-shoes-mh500/_/R-p-302348?mc=8504162&c=GREY

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Sorry i didn't mention it! I don't till I see something.

More to the point my kids say dad your so old fashioned!!

keep your eyes on that outlet shop/set up an alert - they do a lot of more contemporary styles too, but I know Grisport is bulletproof stuff.

 

[vickster]

Yes,They look alright for men over 80.
Have you heard of Blacks? They have nice fashionable mens walking shoes for your price range.

Indeed, my 80 year old dad has a pair that look like that

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Here you go. Job jobbed. Down with the kids, in stock, good spec, and well within budget:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product...FcXHB2hoCY5MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#sku-hit1643

 

[Jameshow]

Here you go. Job jobbed. Down with the kids, in stock, good spec, and well within budget:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product...FcXHB2hoCY5MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#sku-hit1643

Look good nicer in brown / blue!

Or Trespass Fisk look good too.

 

[bikingdad90]

I’d go for a pair of peter storm walking shoes.

I currently have a pair of eskdales, last a year or so and use the shoes for walking, school runs, days out etc and I have flat foot so overpronate and hammer the outside of the soles.
https://www.millets.co.uk/footwear/mens-footwear/br:peter-storm/

 

[Jameshow]

I ended up with a cheap pair which have all but worn out in 3 months... They will do for dog walking in dark nights for a year longer!

But then I got a reduced pair of Peter storm lindales which so far have been brilliant! Obvs early days, but will recommended. A bargain at £24 + p+p.

 

[gavgav]

I know you mention your Salomon always look dirty, but I have consistently found them the best for both walking shoes and boots. Light, comfortable, plenty of cushioning and suit my foot shape.

 

[sevenfourate]

I do a fair bit of walking. And pretty much constantly suffer with feet / toe issues. More so if I repeat more than 3 or 4 times a week.

All my walking is ‘brisk’ for keep-fit. **And not running as I’m aware of needing to preserve ageing joints. My pace is anywhere from 11-14 min miles / average of 52-54 minutes for my 4 and a bit mile loop. And always on Tarmac.

Not even sure if I should be wearing stout’ish walking / hiking shoes, generic but decent quality trainers or ‘specialist’ running shoes with plenty of cushioning.

Any thoughts ? Welcomed ! 🤷‍♂️

 

[Reynard]

I do a fair bit of walking. And pretty much constantly suffer with feet / toe issues. More so if I repeat more than 3 or 4 times a week.

All my walking is ‘brisk’ for keep-fit. **And not running as I’m aware of needing to preserve ageing joints. My pace is anywhere from 11-14 min miles / average of 52-54 minutes for my 4 and a bit mile loop. And always on Tarmac.

Not even sure if I should be wearing stout’ish walking / hiking shoes, generic but decent quality trainers or ‘specialist’ running shoes with plenty of cushioning.

Any thoughts ? Welcomed ! 🤷‍♂️

Somewhere in between, going by my own experiences. A walking boot that's too firm jars your joints and heels on tarmac / concrete, but a full-on running shoe is designed for a completely different set of dynamics / loads.

My litmus test for a good all-round walking shoe is whether I can drive in them - soles soft enough to feel the pedals, but not so flexible that my feet ache after walking several miles.

I have a rather nice pair of Merells that I picked up in Decathlon that do the trick. The "proper" walking boots I bought in Mountain Warehouse are horrible on hard surfaces, but great on grass and mud, so have been relegated to my weekly walks with a friend and her dogs.

 

[Gwylan]

Have a look in Decathlon - there's bound to be something that suits.

Cheapest pair in the shop. Simple not flash, robust and supportive.
€14 in Decathlon, Calais on the UK website

After an accident I have metal and wire in one foot. Heel is welded together.
Work well for me, cycling, exercise and extended walking.

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-hiking-boots-nh100/_/R-p-308131?mc=8554578&c=GREY

 

[sevenfourate]

Somewhere in between, going by my own experiences. A walking boot that's too firm jars your joints and heels on tarmac / concrete, but a full-on running shoe is designed for a completely different set of dynamics / loads.

My litmus test for a good all-round walking shoe is whether I can drive in them - soles soft enough to feel the pedals, but not so flexible that my feet ache after walking several miles.

I have a rather nice pair of Merells that I picked up in Decathlon that do the trick. The "proper" walking boots I bought in Mountain Warehouse are horrible on hard surfaces, but great on grass and mud, so have been relegated to my weekly walks with a friend and her dogs.

Thanks.

Generic semi supportive soled ‘Trainers’ give me shin splints if I do too much (Not enough absorption in the sole and jarring me ?), and the stout walking shoes were just an absolute no-no.
I’ve kind of briefly tried thick soled / spongy running trainers; but they just felt ‘squelchy’ and as you say - not the right footwear for my application…..

Absolute power-walking as I do: seems to really put a perplexing spin on what to wear for not only support…..but mainly at this point - comfort.

I should perhaps also mention I’ve played golf for 35 years (6-7 miles a round), am on my feet all day at work in boots and don’t and haven’t suffered footwear-wise in anything else I’ve done or do ever in the past. Ie: I don’t think I have sensitive / funny / oddly sized, shaped feet or otherwise.

Maybe I need some sort of ‘Professional’ fitting ?