Any man who is in need of quality walking shoes must realize how he expects these shoes to help him. Without knowing this, he may be unlikely to find a pair that will truly help him or provide maximum comfort. For example, if he wants to get in better shape, there are specific brands of shoes that will enable him to do just that. Someone with Plantar fasciitis for example, will be inclined to focus on a pair of shoes that mainly cater to heel pain.
Most Popular Brands of Walking Shoes
Knowing the top selling brands of walking shoes can enable one to find that ideal pair quickly. This will also ensure him that he won’t purchase an overpriced shoe that does him little or no good. According to Zappos e-commerce shoes and clothing site, the hottest selling brands (at the time of writing) are:
- Dansko
- Asics
- Keen
- Rockport
- Teva
- New Balance
- Merrell
- Clarks
- Crocs
- Brooks
- MBT
- Skechers
- Ecco
- Proget
- Chaco
Though there are many sites out there that reveal the top selling brands of walking shoes, it is unlikely any two sources will provide the same results. Shoes brands typically have one or two models that rank their brand near the top of the chart. Such examples are: the Dansko Professional, the Asics GT-2150, and the Keen Newport H2. Popularity of shoes changes on a daily or weekly basis as more and more consumers continue to purchase shoes.
Higher-end Walking Shoes
For anyone with a serious need for quality footwear and is willing to spend an extra amount of money to get it will want to consider high-quality therapeutic shoes. Shoes such as MBT (meaning Massai Barefoot Technology), Naots, and Sano by Mephisto often run between $200 and $350, but are made specifically to address most common kinds of foot pains and correct them. These brands and more are often recommended by doctors and podiatrists, and though rather costly, are well worth every dollar spent.
Separating the Men from the Boys
Quality walking shoes are not brands typically found in a local Walmart or Payless Shoe Source, but are sold exclusively by smaller authorized dealers. Many of these brands are companies that have produced shoes for decades or perhaps pioneered in some phase of quality footwear.
Most have originated outside the USA as Birkenstock or Clarks. Their shoes are individually hand sewn and use high quality leather and rubber materials rather than being massed produced totally by sewing machines and using cheap quality plastics. Quality shoes do cost a pretty penny, but in the long run can help one improve his overall standard of living.
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