[block:bean=pvn-survey-walking-woman-a-06201] Follow this chart to find your ideal pair of sneakers. Hoka One One Constant, $160Bottom Line:
MORE: What It Takes To Go From Barely Walking To Running Marathons Asics Gel-Kayano 21, $160Bottom Line:
Saucony Guide 8, $120bunions,Bottom Line:
MORE: Your 10 Biggest Walking Pains, Solved Brooks Ravenna 6, $110Prevention Bottom Line:
Nike Air Zoom Structure 18, $120Bottom Line:
Adidas Ultra Boost, $180PreventionBottom Line:
Asics GT-2000 3, $120Bottom Line:
MORE: 14 Walking Workouts That Burn Fat And Boost Energy Mizuno Wave Rider 18, $120Bottom Line:
Skechers GOrun Strada, $130Bottom Line:
MORE: 3 Pretty Fantastic Ways Running Makes You Younger New Balance Fresh Foam Zante, $100PreventionBottom Line: Great ride for lightweight runners.
Why Your Weight Matters It’s all about how much impact you put on your joints with each foot strike. Body mass index of 26 or higher is a semiarbitrary heaviness cutoff, but generally the more you weigh, the more shoe—extra cushion, lots of support—you need to keep pain and injury at bay. Find your BMI at runnersworld.com/bmi. Why Arch Type Matters Your arch type affects how much your feet pronate, or roll, after impact, which is related to how they dissipate shock. If your arch is average, your foot likely has a natural pronation, and you can wear just about any shoe. If you lack an arch, your feet will tend to roll inward more than the ideal amount (overpronate). If your arch is high, your feet may not roll enough (underpronate). To minimize injury, overpronaters need added cushioning and support, while underpronaters should look for shoes with more cushioning but not extra support. MORE: 25 Thoughts Every Early-Morning Exerciser Has
