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Walking shoes: get a good fit to stay fit.(Buyers guide)
You don't have to buy special shoes to stay fit and burn calories by walking for exercise. But some high-scoring walking shoes we tested will cushion your feet while letting them flex properly.
Three of the highly rated shoes in our tests cost just $60 and were judged to be CR Best Buys.
Part of the cushioning in a walking shoe comes from the squishy material in the midsole. Part also comes from your foot's ability to roll inward and thus reduce the impact on bones and joints. A shoe that combines both kinds of cushioning while providing adequate stability is, well, a step ahead of shoes that don't. If the shoe is also lightweight, flexible and ...
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