Best walking shoes 2015

[Hitcher]

While I found insoles and YDS trainers better I'm still having problems so going to try some Brooks.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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Could you please post a link for the YDS trainers?

They are RM issue.

[Ket]

I've been wearing these for just over a week now http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271733270475? ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice and comfortable, much lighter than the YDS! Goretex lined so waterproof, they seem like they could handle a fair few months of postal abuse...actually considering getting another pair since it looks like i'll be made full time in the coming weeks

The picture on that listing is crap but they look pretty smart (Considering they're Reebok lol)

I just bought them and they feel quite comfortable and light and give a spring to my walking. I'll come back in a week or so for update.

[Hitcher]

Hi,

Try brooks glycerin,

2 types that would suit your budget

Adrenaline gtx ( completely waterproof)
Brooke's beast 12 or 14 - incredibly light and durable. They have lasted me 6 months before having to replace, however I do walk very heavily to the outside of my heel ( over pronation ) I feel sure they would last a lot longer for someone wit a normal walking gait.

Don't forget that if you NEED these for work, i.e, medical reason you can claim between £30 and up to full value, persist with your manager and show him evidence, atos referrals, doctors note.

Hope this helps

Got some Adrenaline's last week and the difference is huge - I can actually walk my round with next to no discomfort and the heel support is amazing. Got my doctors note but just want to know how to approach my manager with regard to claiming money back as I'm sure they'll claim they know nothing about it.

Thanks.

[GoingPostal86]

I ordered the YDS this time.. I'll get some orthopedic insoles. The anvil ones have completely wrecked my feet, nothing but shooting pains even when I'm driving on a collection only and especially when I am off and at home with my feet up! Last attempt before I reach for a doctor's note and get a decent pair!

[Nondescript]

Anyone who is considering Orthotics or indeed some of the trainers mentioned needs to discern whether they have a neutral, supination or pronation gait as that will greatly affect their choice (do a google search on 'pronation' and 'supination' for an explanation). The Brooks Beast mentioned, for example, is a very bad choice for a supinator (someone who walks on the outside of their feet and has a very rigid gait) but a very good choice for a pronator, while the opposite is true for the Brooks Glycerin.

[Ket]

I've been wearing these for just over a week now http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271733270475? ... EBIDX%3AIT" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice and comfortable, much lighter than the YDS! Goretex lined so waterproof, they seem like they could handle a fair few months of postal abuse...actually considering getting another pair since it looks like i'll be made full time in the coming weeks

The picture on that listing is crap but they look pretty smart (Considering they're Reebok lol)

I just bought them and they feel quite comfortable and light and give a spring to my walking. I'll come back in a week or so for update.

The reeboks have proved very comfortable and light. The only disadvantage I find is that the are a bit slippery on wet flat surfaces which won't be helpful for mail distribution. Otherwise I'm happy with them. Thanks everyone for your contributions on this thread.

[datasaint]

I currently wear New Balance 624v3 trainers with New Balance IPR3030 insoles. It's like walking on carpet all day.

http://www.newbalance.co.uk/pd/new-bala ... olor=Black" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-Insol ... B00C1AE17U" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mickh2423]

Have a look at Gladstone Boots site. Original Swat 1010 boots on there for about £50 quid. More comfortable and supportive than anything that Royal Mail could ever come up with and as light as a pair of civvy trainers. You would of course need permission to wear them.