Stylish and durable Lightweight walking shoes

Stylish and durable walking shoes for women can be hard to find but if you know where to look – and what to look out for, then the task is much easier. Lightweight shoes made from comfortable fabrics are the ideal choice since they allow feet to expand – essential if you are going to be travelling in cramped conditions or walking long distances.

Shoes that include supportive gel padding inside will cushion feet and ensure greater shock absorption for your knees, hips, and back. Walking shoesfor women should be both lightweight and tough with enough flexibility to be able to adapt to a variety of different terrain and a high grip non-slip sole is an absolute must to prevent accidents. Insoles made from specially developed fabrics like Ortholite will boost circulation and ensure that moisture is absorbed more effectively keeping your feet drier which is a bonus when you're going to be walking around on them for long periods of time.

Comfort is a must for a walking shoe for women and the ability to be able to adjust your shoes to accommodate for feet that have expanded under hot conditions is another plus. If you have feet that require different sized width fittings this can get costly if you have to buy two different pairs of shoes in order to mix and match sizes. So look out for walking shoes that are sold as a wide fit and come with special size fit inserts to enable you to adjust them to a regular fit, since this will save you money and give you much greater flexibility. An excellent walking shoe I recommend for women is the Ankle Boot, a micro fiber boot that is machine washable and ethical too having been approved by the Vegan Society. 

The boot has a contemporary and stylish finish and is a durable design that offers good all round protection for walkers, including gel cushioning, anti sole penetration prevention, and a RPU 7777 City Tread slip resistant sole. Sole penetration prevention is actually a very important factor to consider when buying walking shoes for women since things like nails can puncture the sole of your shoe and cause a nasty foot injury. Another shoe that has great features for walkers is the Easy Walker, a classic style black micro fiber shoe that as with the Ankle Boot, is also vegan friendly. 

This shoe offers all the above features plus can also be used as a great lightweight working shoe for women as it has metal free safety toe caps and oil and chemical resistant coating which will protect you from fluids that could potentially be hazardous. It's important that whatever shoes you pick if they are going to be used for walking long distances then they must be constructed from durable yet lightweight materials since you don't want them wearing out quickly. It's no good saving initially only to find that a month or two of heavy use down the line you need to fork out for a completely new pair, so think wisely before you invest your money, and make sure you are buying a quality pair of walking shoes or boots that have been built to last.

Long lasting materials like specially treated leather or micro fiber will stand the test of time and won't wear away, and should provide enough support and protect from the elements, while giving feet that all important freedom to breathe. Last of all make sure your walking shoes have high performance durable laces, adequate laces are actually vital for enhancing a shoes support to the whole foot and it's also very important that they won't snap mid hike.

So, bear all these tips in mind next time you shop for a pair of walking shoes or boots for women and you'll guaranteed to make a more informed purchase and ensure your foot health for many years to come.