Ilove walking: it’s free, low-impact, and boosts both your mental and physical health. I average around 8,000 steps a day, which means I’m perfectly placed to test out the latest and best walking shoes.

My ideal walking shoe has great energy return, cushioning, support and grip. In pursuit of this perfect sneaker, I’ve tested the best offerings from Skechers, New Balance, Nike , Hoka and others, making notes about what I do and don't like about each one. My current favorite is the Brooks Glycerin 22 .

I spend around 1,800,000 hours testing walking shoes each year, dedicating 40,000 steps to each shoe and testing them all over the same varied terrain and in all weathers to check their performance.

I’ve also spoken to a podiatrist to better understand what to look for depending on y

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