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" What to Know Before You Buy It&amp;#039;s easy to get seduced by the bells and whistles. Surely, features like &amp;quot;air cushioning&amp;quot; will make you faster, more fit, more agile, more something. Not so, says New York City podiatrist James Korponay, D.P.M. He believes all they contribute to is the price. Here are some other things to consider:  \u2022 If you have a high arch, look for a thick midsole (for extra cushioning); if you&amp;#039;re flat-footed, go for a shoe that&amp;#039;s firm around the heel (for more structure and stability).  The shoe should be as wide as or slightly wider than your foot to ensure an even distribution of weight. You should be able to easily bend the shoe&amp;#039;s forefront. This means it&amp;#039;s a good, flexible shoe for walking.  Your Perfect Sole Mate  You could log the equivalent of a five-mile power walk trying to find walking shoes that fit your needs as well as your feet. To help you out, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute enlisted a team of walkers to road-test nine styles. After clocking a combined total of almost 96 hours, they evaluated each for fit, comfort, cushioning, quality, and style. Our top picks:  1. Brooks Sports \u2014 Defyance $90 What&amp;#039;s to love:  Everything \u2014 fit, support, comfort, cushioning. Tester&amp;#039;s take: &amp;quot;The cushioning was like shock absorbers.&amp;quot; 2. Ryk\u00E4 \u2014 Moira $70 What&amp;#039;s to love:All the things that matter \u2014 quality, support, comfort \u2014 as well as one that shouldn&amp;#039;t, i.e., the cool gold-satin accents. Tester&amp;#039;s take:&amp;quot;They look more like shoes, less like sneakers.&amp;quot; 3. Asics \u2014 Gel Kayano Walker 7 $100 What&amp;#039;s to love:The cushioning, especially at the pressure points. Tester&amp;#039;s take:&amp;quot;They&amp;#039;re lightweight, but they also provide plenty of support and comfort.&amp;quot; 4. Saucony \u2014 Grid Instep RT $60 What&amp;#039;s to love:The comfiness. Tester&amp;#039;s take:&amp;quot;I felt like I was wearing slippers.&amp;quot; 5. Nike \u2014 Air Miler Walk+ $85 What&amp;#039;s to love:The overall quality, and the roominess in the mesh-top toe box. Tester&amp;#039;s take:&amp;quot;Super lightweight \u2014 lots of ventilation.&amp;quot; "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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