Blog: Tag / walking shoes

I've been thinking about theses shoes, Nike Free, for a while and I've been looking for a pair of shoes to wear when walking long distances. What I plan to do is alternate been my MBT's for regular walks and Nike Free's for my long walks. I'll be interested to see how they feel and help me complete my long walks. Here's the story behind the Nike Free 5.0.   So, what’s makes the new Free 5.0 a truly unique shoe? Deep, Nike Free Sipes Molded along the length and width of the midsole, the sipes allow for barefoot-like flexibility and stability. A Phylite Midsole Features a Waffle...


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Why is buying good walking shoe such a pain. I wear MBT's but I would like to have a regular pair of walking shoes for when I go for extra long walks. This article at Dummies.com sums it up nicely but I always still seem to have more questions. "A good pair of walking shoes runs you anywhere from $40 to $100. They should have good shock absorption and should be stiffer and more supportive than running shoes, despite having a flexible forefoot. The midsoles are thinner than those of running shoes to accommodate the slower foot roll when you walk. They feature beveled, or slightly angled, heels...


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I just received this coupon from RoadRunnersports.com for $25 off when you place an order of $100 or more. Offer expires: Monday, March 9, 2009 So I called them and ask if I could pass it to ZumeWalk readers and they said, yes. Use the order code (PBA90101). Not only do they have great running shoe but also walking shoes. Have fun! http://www.roadrunnersports.com/ or call 800-551-5558 and again, please mention order code: PBA90101 Also check out the fitting guide at there site. MikeZ - "step by step at RoadRunnerSports with a coupon"


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My shoe of choose is the MBT  - "the anti-shoe". MBT stands for Masai Barefoot Technology; it should stand for "Make Butt Tight". These shoe have a rounded bottom and force you while standing, moving, running or walking to balance constantly thus burning more calories and focusing on core muscle groups rather than just large leg muscles. I've been through two pairs and have loved every moment. It's hard to statistically measure results but when I've talked with people who just purchased theses shoes, their opinions all pointed toward the increased difficulty of working out in a pair of MBT's...


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