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  • Use
    All-day wear, Travel

    All-day wear

    Shoes that maintain underfoot support for extended periods of wear. Great for long walks, shopping, running errands, and casual wear. See walking shoes for all-day wear

    Travel

    Lightweight all-around shoes that can be taken anywhere from a long plane ride to a city sightseeing tour. See walking shoes for traveling

    Work

    These shoes tend to be more supportive to withstand long hours on the feet. Some of them are marked as slip-resistant. They typically come in plain color schemes. See *casual walking shoes*

  • Arch support

    Neutral

    For people with normal pronation. Also provide support for underpronation (excessive outward rolling of the foot). See neutral walking shoes

    Stability

    For people with moderate overpronation (inward rolling of the foot). See stability training shoes

    Motion controll

    For people with severe overpronation. See motion control walking shoes

  • Closure
    Slip-on
  • Foot Condition
    Plantar fasciitis

    Flat feet

    Shoes with arch support that help to take the strain off the collapsed foot arches. See wakling shoes for flat feet

    Overpronation

    Footwear with gait correcting technologies which prevent the foot from excessive inward rolling. See walking shoes for overpronation

    Plantar Fasciitis

    Trainers with sufficient arch support and shock absorption which help to ease the plantar fascia inflammation. See walking shoes for plantar fasciitis

    Diabetic (A5500)

    These shoes carry the Medicare/HCPCS A5500 code which implies that they have been approved for use by people with diabetes. See walking shoes for diabetes

  • Price
    $65
  • Weight
    Men: 10oz
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A top rated walking shoe
Top 7% most popular walking shoes

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The Skechers Equalizer 2.0 was crafted as a walking shoe for both athletic and casual wear. The new iteration inherits the slip-on design of the original version but introduces a few changes:

- The Skech Knit upper on the 2nd version is made of a more tightly woven mesh. It is meant to deliver a snug, sock-like fit.

- Another update is the Relaxed Fit design. It aims to make the walking experience even more comfortable by offering a roomier toe box for a toe-splay.

- The Memory Foam insole now boasts of the Air-Cooling feature. Not only does it offer an extra layer of cushioning, but also aids in wicking away moisture and keeping the interior dry and free of unpleasant odor.

The Skechers Equalizer 2.0 employs a rubber outsole to protect the platform from abrasive surfaces. It is engineered to provide traction on a variety of surfaces with its textured design. The rubber is also non-marking, which means that it leaves no marks or lines on polished floors.

The outsole unit is comprised of the strategically-placed pods and grooves to accommodate the natural bending of the foot throughout the walking gait cycle.

The Dual-Lite midsole is utilized in the Equalizer 2.0. It is a full-length, dual-density compound which is designed to provide a lightweight yet supportive cushioning and shock attenuation.

An additional layer of cushioning is offered by the Memory Foam insert. It aims to make walking an enjoyable experience by molding to the shape of the wearer’s foot. The insole is also Air-Cooled which implies that it allows air inside to maintain a healthy and odorless environment.

The upper unit of the Skechers Equalizer 2.0 features a slip-on silhouette with stretchy gore gussets on the sides. This construction holds the foot securely throughout the wear and makes it faster and easier to slip on and take off the shoe.

The Skech Knit Mesh is the primary material used in the upper. It is tightly woven in this particular model and wraps the foot in a soft yet supportive manner. The quarter panels of the shoe have an Open weave mesh to ensure that the foot chamber stays ventilated as the heat builds up during the walk.

The trainer has a padded collar to offer additional comfort and support for the ankle area. A soft interior lining contributes to the amenity of the footwear.

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