Footwear

The beauty of Power Walking is that you can do it anytime and anywhere. Whilst you may want to consider investing in a good pedometer, and an all weather jacket, the only essential piece of equipment that you will need is a good pair of walk specific shoes!

I want to prepare my feet for pounding the pavements...where do I start?

Your feet are going to need some tender, loving care so it really is worth spending some time on buying the right shoe. Injuries can be prevented by wearing a well fitting shoe that is comfortable and it is so much more fun walking without sore feet!
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Is there a special shoe I should buy?

There is not currently a good walk specific shoe that we would recommend, however an alternative is a good cross trainer
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Where should I buy my shoes from?

To buy your shoes we recommend going to a specialist sports shop where they will spend time with you to make sure that you get the shoes that are the best for you.
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