BEST WALKING SHOES 2025 by a Foot Specialist for Men & Women!

Are you searching for the best walking shoes in 2025? I’m James, a foot and ankle specialist with over 10 years of experience, and I’ve tested and reviewed hundreds of walking shoes. In this video, I break down the 7 best walking shoes based on comfort, stability, cushioning, and fit for men and women.

Find the Shoes on Amazon below:

Hoka Arahi 7:

New Balance 860 v14:

Asics Gel-Kayano 31:

ON Cloudmonster 2:

Asics Gel-Cumulus 26:

Brooks Ghost 16:

Topo Phantom 3:

Whether you need a neutral shoe, a max cushion option, or a stability shoe, I’ve got you covered. This guide will help you find the perfect shoe for walking, standing all day, or managing foot conditions like bunions, Morton’s neuroma, Achilles tendonitis, or metatarsalgia.

Find the Shoes on Amazon below:

Hoka Arahi 7:

New Balance 860 v14:

Asics Gel-Kayano 31:

ON Cloudmonster 2:

Asics Gel-Cumulus 26:

Brooks Ghost 16:

Topo Phantom 3:

0:00 Intro
0:25 Stability Walking Shoes
2:41 Max Cushion Walking Shoes
3:19 Neutral Walking Shoes
4:36 Wide-Toe-Box Walking Shoes
5:42 Heel Drops
6:14 Toe Box Widths & Fit
7:40 Shoe Weights & Upper Design

👟 Shoes Featured in This Video:
Hoka Arahi 7 – Best for mild stability with responsive cushioning.
New Balance 860 v14 – Excellent medial wedge support for stability.
Asics Gel-Kayano 31 – Plush stability shoe with arch support.
ON Cloudmonster 2 – Max cushion neutral shoe with a TPU plate.
Asics Gel-Cumulus 26 – Plush neutral shoe with an 8mm drop.
Brooks Ghost 16 – Balanced daily walking shoe with high drop.
Topo Phantom 3 – Best wide toe box shoe with low 5mm drop.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Comfort Levels: Plush vs. responsive cushioning.
Stability Features: J-frame, medial wedge, and arch support systems.
Fit and Sizing: Wide toe boxes, heel counters, and snug midfoot designs.
Heel Drop Comparison: 5mm, 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm drops explained.
Use Cases: Best shoes for long walks, standing all day, recovery runs, and daily wear.
Foot Conditions: Which shoes could help with bunions, neuromas, Achilles pain, and more.

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[james_mccormack]

Find the Shoes on Amazon below:

Hoka Arahi 7:

New Balance 860 v14:

Asics Gel-Kayano 31:

ON Cloudmonster 2:

Asics Gel-Cumulus 26:

Brooks Ghost 16:

Topo Phantom 3:

[ChristianJosephs]

Got the New Balance 860 v14 and I can confirm super comfy to just walk outside. For jogging I switched to the Novablast 15

[emanuelesartorelli]

I have to do a 14 day trip where every day I will walk on concrete about 20km every day, I recently did a similar trip but I was wearing a pair of Nike air force and this caused my knees to hurt a lot in the anterior part of them. Now I'm undecided whether the NB 860 V14 stability shoes or the more cushioned NB 1080 V13 are better for walking so much and for my knees. I would love it if you answered me! Thanks in advance and congratulations for all your videos!

[Msal]

Great video! I have tried all of those shoes except the New Balance. Is there a reason you haven't included Clifton 9 or Bondi 8/9 in this video? I personally find Clifton 9 to be the best. It's got a great response, cushy but not too cushy like the Bondi or Gel Kayano. I have a very mild pronation and I found the Gel Kayano to give me hip discomfort.

[djAmarK]

Just found the channel, loving it!
Do you wear/review any retro runners? I love my Kayano 14 (from maybe 2024) and don’t really need my flat feet orthotics with it. Do you know any other retro runners that could have that similar mold?

[SoundsNotStr]

I have acute dyspraxia, so I am looking into those stability shoe options! Thanks for the deep dive into footwear!

[larryhoffman]

My toes spread quite a bit, but the Arahi 7 is very comfortable in the wide width. In fact I decided against the NB 860 in wide, because my big toe was pressing a bit too hard, while the wide Arahi is fine. I guess a lot is an individual thing.

[rangerbird]

I walk 2hours regularly with a 45lbs vest with sandals on for my cardio but now since there’s snow out I’m walking with my leather Chelsea boots!

[funneverends]

Great video as usual... I know you talked about heel drops in your videos before.

But my experiences with using these shoes with >6mm heel drops for walking or standing not very comfortable/stable in comparison to no heel drops shoes. (especially standing)

Wonder what your opinion about this is?

[annettebroomfield]

Great review. If you have flat feet, which shoe would you recommend?

[johnny_bravo]

I have asics shoe manufactured in 2022. Started using 2 years after it was manufactured and I think that's the reason the shoe has become hard. How many months or years a shoe is good to use after it was manufactured.

[lexorious]

Are there any other shoes or shoes listed in this video that has Wide Toe-Box as well? I don't have TOPO in my country sadly.

[thebullfrog__]

If I have a subluxing peroneal tendon, what type of shoes should I be getting? Is the On Cloudsurfer 2 firm and stable enough for my condition?

[bdraju]

Which shoe would compare to the air max 95? Similarity wise, they are the only shoes that does not hurt my foot or back walking long distances, but looking to see what else is available

[waynesilva]

The problem is, I haven’t run into a store sales person that has this kind of knowledge with shoes. The sales person will say I just got hired. Before that I worked in the garden section at the box store.

[davewiegmann]

I'm 65 yrs old male 205 lbs walk about 6 miles aday ( courier) left inner heel pain what shoe would be best ? Great video

[markvalentine]

I wear a 4E shoe, I have the Brooks Ghost Max 2, I walk about 5-7 miles a day on vacation, and I got 3 blisters on the bottom of 3 toes, what shoe/sneakers do you reccomend?

[retiredcraneop]

What are the best shoes for runners toe. I have a bruised big left toe from walking. Using a Hoka Clifton, but now I am using a Bondi 8.

[mohamedbilal]

Please recommend, a good walking shoes for stretch plantar fasciitis to use along with Orthotics.

[eevietheclown]

Any recommendations for a mail carrier? I walk a ton every day 😅