Best Walking Shoes for Women to Shop Now — Adidas, New Balance, Hoka, Nike and More

New Balance Fresh Foam 1365 is designed for consistent comfort with its plush Fresh Foam cushioning in the midsole. It has a thick polyurethane insert for extra support and instead of a rubber sole, it has an ethylene-vinyl acetate sole with rubber pods to make it the ultimate comfortable shoe. 

This Adidas women’s walking shoe has a sock-like fit with a full-length Boost midsole which reduces shock from hard impact. It also has a 3D heel frame for easy Achilles movement and lessen heel pain.

The plant-based foam insoles on these Dr. Scholl’s sustainable walking sneakers are extra cushy and super comfortable shoes. But that’s only the beginning — the linings and top cloth are made from recycled water bottles, and a blend of rice husks and a durable rubber outsole. This lace-up sneaker has a round toe design for a roomier fit and comes in both breathable mesh and full-grain leather.

This über comfortable shoe from Allbirds is super soft for walking, but provide stiff support if you want to use it for running. 

The Ryka Devotion 2 is a walking-style sneaker with pillow-soft cushioning and firm heel support that provide the utmost in comfort. These affordable athletic shoes include memory foam, a rubber outsole and shock absorption, and they come in myriad colors to match your workout gear and personality.

Brooks has released a walking version of Addiction, one of its most beloved running styles. Not only does this comfortable footwear a round toe with a bumper, a padded tongue and collar, but it has good arch support. Additionally, the outsole is totally slip-resistant — just in case your walk gets vigorous, fast.

For a casual shoe, these white sneakers with a neutral arch from Ecco are well made and made for walking. They’re also comfortable travel shoes — they’re the perfect pair of sneakers to wear with pants, shorts or dresses. 

If it’s a comfortable hiking boot you need, Hoka’s Sky Arkali hiking shoe is the only shoe you need. It provides plenty of support and may relieve heel pain as you’re climbing peaks. 

The New Balance Fuelcore NERGIZE Sneakers happen to be slip-ons sneakers, which makes them extra convenient when your BFF texts after dinner to ask, “Want to go for a walk?” They also have removable memory sole insole, meaning they meld perfectly to your foot. They also have a mesh upper for maximum breathability.

This is a running shoe, but if you have flat feet or your feet are sensitive to hard surfaces, the Nike Air Zoom Tempo NEXT% may ease some of the pain associated with plantar fascia if you use them as walking shoes. There’s plenty of toe box room and you can actually bounce in these shoes. They are worth every penny.

If you’ve never tried a Hoka, the lightweight shoe is known for extra wide design and extra cushioning, but the Bondi 7 is the most cushioned model with full-length compression-molded EVA midsole. These are designed to be comfortable for hours of use. 

This walking sneaker doubles as a trail running shoe from New Balance. This trail shoe features a rounded toe box and rubber sole for traction and foam inserts for comfort.

Walking sandals are also an option. This sandal from Danish shoe company Ecco is designed for lasting comfort. 

This super-stylish pair of Nike Air Max 270 React walking sneakers is proof that when form follows function, beautiful things can happen on your feet. Not only do these comfortable walking shoes have a literal air pocket for shock absorption, but they also include a foam midsole for a softer and spongier step. And because they’re Nikes, they come in a ton of ever-changing (and brilliantly stylish) colorways.

As its name implies, the Asics Gel-Quickwalk 3 walking shoe has gel cushioning in the midsole and built-in shock absorption, which makes your steps feel soft and steady. These comfortable shoes also feature breathable mesh, lace-up closure and a padded tongue — all of that will come in handy if you’re hiking in the woods or walking on uneven pavement.

The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 21 was crafted specifically to help support your knees. The GuideRails® technology is designed to limit excess movement and ease knee pain, making it a great stability walking shoe.

The On Cloud 2.0 is a multi-tasking athletic shoe that make walking feel like floating on clouds. Made for all-day wear, they’re also comfortable travel shoes.