Contrary to what some people think, if you’re walking for fitness, you’ll need the right shoes.
We’re not talking expensive, specialist footwear, but trainers that are designed to the specific requirements of your feet and are durable enough for the activity.
Decathlon's specialist fitness walking brand.
For fitness walking, it’s essential to have flexible shoes that follow the motion of your foot. Then, the pair you choose will depend on how you walk, how often you walk and the weather conditions.
Fitness walking is a sport – yes, really and it’s really good for you – that is done at different paces and for different reasons. As a result, it’s possible to identify the three different types of fitness walking:
Active Walking Shoes
If you walk at a moderate pace to feel good, you need flexible and lightweight shoes.
Nordic Walking Shoes
If you walk with poles to feel good and strengthen your body, you need flexible shoes with a good grip.
To make the most of your outings, it’s important to choose fitness walking shoes according to how often you practice the sport:
For Occasional Usage
If you walk less than once a week.
For Regular Usage
If you walk about once a week.
For Intensive Usage
If you walk twice a week or more.
To keep your feet as comfortable as possible when fitness walking, you need to choose shoes that will keep you comfortable and still perform in the following weather conditions:
For Dry Weather Conditions
You need breathable shoes that allow your feet to air and breathe.
For Rainy Weather Conditions
You need waterproof footwear that keeps your feet completely dry.
For All Weather Conditions
You need water-repellent shoes that protect your feet from light rain without being too hot in dry conditions.
With our huge collection of walking footwear including boots and shoes, find out which pair will give you the best experience in comfort, durability and style. Browse our range below.
