women's walking shoes (351 ITEMS)

Women's Walking Shoes FAQs

Before selecting a pair of walking shoes, you should have a solid idea of what you’re looking for. Here are a few questions that will help you decide what will work best for your needs before hitting the trail.

What Kind of Support Should I Look for in a Walking Shoe?

Every day, your feet support every movement you make. That's why it’s extremely important to assess what type of support you will need from walking shoes. Start with your goals. Some of the things you’ll want to consider before choosing a pair include: Are you trying to lose weight? Are you walking to improve your health? Do you simply love to walk? Regular walking routines have benefits for all of those goals. Yet, determining the type of shoe support you need has a lot to do with what you’re trying to achieve. Walking shoes are typically designed with a heel-first motion in mind. That’s what makes it different than a running shoe. Generally, walking shoes are made to be extremely flexible and lightweight. Each of these attributes allows you to move freely, whether you’re power walking or just taking it easy. The female body generally has a wider pelvis area, meaning that women have a different range of motion when they walk. Walking shoes for women should also have a solid support base with comfortable cushioning, and firm sides to help stabilize the feet. You can also increase comfort and stability with insoles and inserts.

What Brands of Women’s Walking Shoes Does Road Runner Sports Sell?

What brands of women’s walking shoes don’t we sell!? Road Runner Sports sells a wide range of high-quality walking shoes and women's running shoes from some of the most well-known shoe companies in the world. Brands such as Ryka, Brooks Addiction, Reebok, New Balance, Saucony, and Skechers are some of the top brands you can find at our store. Walking shoes come in different colors, sizes, and varying widths. So, there is a very good chance that we have a walking shoe that suits you.

Can I Use Women’s Walking Shoes When I Run?

There are notable differences between women’s walking shoes and running shoes, which include: Walking shoes have much more flexible soles. Walking shoes have thinner shoe heels. Walking shoes have a less controlled range of movement built into the shoe, allowing your feet freer movement than a running shoe. While walking shoes are fairly lightweight, running shoes are even lighter to encourage speed. Walking and running shoes serve distinctly different purposes. Running shoes are specifically built for speed and rapidity of movement. Running shoes also have a different base for shock absorption because the feet hit the ground harder while running. Using walking shoes for regular running provides a different kind of support for the feet that isn’t as conducive to running. The same is true for using a running shoe for regular walking. Running shoes are built to hug the foot during vigorous activity. This could cause walkers to trip or even lead to shin splints. It’s important to cater a shoe’s function to the person’s activity. From men's Nike shoes to women’s Brooks shoes, we have everything your family needs to walk, run, or tackle any outdoor activity.

Why buy from Road Runner Sports?

Road Runner Sports has sold over 40 million shoes! We have the best shoe prices & a 90 day “wear ’em & love 'em” guarantee.