Shoes in this brand are not only sustainable, but they're also extremely comfortable," says Perkins.

Altra has tinkered with its upper to ensure that its roomy toeboxes allow for natural foot movement and toe splay, but not too much motion that it feels sloppy. The shoe fits like Asics’s Metaspeed Sky: not restrictive around the midfoot, not too narrow in the toebox. The footwear requirements for greasy floors and potentially hazardous spills are very different from your regular workplace. For over a decade, the Ghost has been our recommendation to newbies and runners looking for an everyday shoe. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The Doc Martens and Blundstones are usually two of the most popular brands bought by food industry professionals for their use-case versatility.

It doesn’t matter how cushioned, grippy or beautiful a shoe is if it’s too narrow in the forefoot or rubs at the heel. It’s rare to find a shoe that’s comfortable and cushioned enough for walking and light enough on the foot to feel good while running—but the Hoka Clifton nails that balance. If you overpronate or struggle with specific foot issues like plantar fasciitis, look for a shoe with more robust support features like a medial post, which adds a layer of firmer foam to the inside edge of the shoe that keeps your foot aligned as you walk, or an arch support footbed, where the insole is shaped to match the bottom of your foot and bolster your arch. Whether you’re walking for fitness or just running errands, you can feel confident lacing any of these up. Featuring breathable knit uppers, the ZEROGRAND Runner puts an of-the-moment athleisure spin on traditional ZEROGRAND designs.The Oofos Oomg Eezee Low Shoes give your feet a little extra TLC with a footbed designed to hug your arches and ease pressure on your joints. The Light sequel of the acclaimed Ultraboost series oozes comfort like no other daily trainer out there. Like Brown, tester Stephen Kazmierczak described the Hyperion GTS as having a similar feel to a racing flat.

The Rebel v3 has more of what its predecessor lacked: the outsole has more rubber coverage to withstand higher mileage, the knit upper feels more durable, and there’s 1. Additionally, features such as a higher heel than toe, major shock absorption, and extra forefoot cushioning may also be unnecessary for walking or standing. It features proprietary Stitchlite knit uppers for comfort and breathability, along with EVA foam for lightweight cushioning and comfort. The best walking shoes are comfortable and supportive so you can keep a spring in your step even if you’re on your feet all day.

By then, though, I already had a pair to test, and I can report after racing my own marathon that the third iteration feels just as lively and fast as the previous two. Nobody is winning a race in these pogo sticks—the lead pack is likely to pick the SuperComp Elite v3, which is designed for true speed.