Asics Gel-Kayano Walker 6, $100, www.asics.com.
Best for: Walking
Why you’ll love these shoes: Light-weight and breathable, these are great walking shoes for indoor or outdoor treks.
Also a great choice for: Cross-training or with indoor fitness equipment.

New Balance 792, $75, www.newbalance.com
Best for: Power walking.
Why you’ll love these shoes: They offer ample support and are nice and light-weight.
Also a great choice for: Wearing to the gym; they also fared well on the treadmill and elliptical machines.

Tsubo, Caph, $90, www.Tsubo.com
Best for: Going to and from yoga or Pilates.
Why you’ll love these shoes: Light-weight, breathable, and comfortable, although these shoes look like they wouldn’t have much support, I found them comfortable enough to wear all day.
Also a great choice for: Travel. They slip on and off so easily there will be no hassle at the airport.

Tsubo, Phlog, $100, www.Tsubo.com
Best for: Casual wear
Why you’ll love these shoes: They are very comfortable and they’re green – I would have never thought to buy green shoes, but I wear them all the time.
Also a great choice for: Walking and moderate hiking; they have great traction.

Tsubo, Asios, $85, www.Tsubo.com
Best for: A day in the city.
Why you’ll love these shoes: They’re super-comfortable and stylish as well.
Also a great choice for: Wearing to yoga as they are easy to slip on and off.

Earth, Lazer, $85, www.earth.com
Best for: Travel
Why you’ll love these shoes: Extremely light and comfortable; They provide basic arch support in a shoe that barely feels like it’s there.
Also a great choice for: Commuting or walking on smooth terrain.

Earth, Allure, $109, www.earth.com
Best for: Travel
Why you’ll love these shoes: Comfortable and stylish, they provide good back support for walking through airports or sight-seeing. (And they’re easy to slip on and off at airport security.)
Also a great choice for: Urban walking

Teva Women’s Shay, $70, www.teva.com
Best for: Travel
Why you’ll love these shoes: No laces! Mush insoles, functional comfort, great colors, and hip look.
Also a great choice for: Urban walking

New Balance 977, $110, www.newbalance.com
Best for: Hiking
Why you’ll love these shoes: Rugged and waterproof, with Rock Stop shock distribution plate that minimizes pressure and Abzorb heel and forefoot cushioning that resists compression. Great ankle support, plus the Rollbar design provides superior motion control on uneven terrain.
Also a great choice for: Urban walking

Spring Boost B-Walk Nordic, $139.95, www.springboost.com
Best for: Trekking in any climate.
Why you’ll love these shoes: They offer great traction and support.
Also a great choice for: Winter walking; the traction even helped navigate through the ice.

Teva X-1 Control, $90, www.teva.com
Best for: Gym
Why you’ll love these shoes: Total comfort, grippy traction with Lug Design soles, and fun colors.
Also a great choice for: Hiking, trail running, and outdoor activities.

Asics Gel-FX SY751, $80, www.asics.com
Best for: Gym
Why you’ll love these shoes: They provide the reliable Asics cushioning in a close, comfortably fitting shoe.
Also a great choice for: Aerobic walking and fitness classes.

May/June 2007

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