Not all "walking shoes" are good for walking. If this describes your shoes, you are setting yourself up for plantar fasciitis, muscle pulls and knee problems:
- Heavy: Walking shoes should be lightweight.
- Stiff: Soles won't bend, can't twist them. Walking shoes should be flexible so you don't fight them as your foot rolls through the step.
- Over 1 year old: The cushioning and support in your shoes degrades, you should replace your shoes every 500 miles.
- Too small: Your feet swell when you take a sustained walk. Your walking shoes should be larger than your dress shoes if you walk for 30 minutes or more for exercise.
