I have been on a real walking kick since I have been working from home. In the past 10 days or so I have walked at least 2 to 3 miles daily and some days I have walked over 5 to 6 miles. And over the past 2 months there haven’t been more than maybe 7 total days that I didn’t walk at all.
The last 7 days have been particularly intense with longer trips and more hills. I have noticed some muscle soreness, which is good and is something I am used to, however I have also noticed some pain that I don’t think should be there. My right foot hurts around the arch, and yesterday I noticed another pain in my right calf that was unusual, my initial thought was I must be compensating from the pain in my foot and altering my gait, therefore causing a different pain to happen.
Anyway what it comes down to is I think my shoes may have had it, (New Balance 475) that I got for Christmas last year. But they aren’t terribly worn so I hate to throw them away and get new ones. So here are my questions:
- anyone have experience, recomendations of the various sole inserts, particularly for walking quite a bit?
- anyone have a favorite brand of comfortable shoes that stand up to quite a bit of walking?
- Any other suggestions for foot/shoe care?
Why don’t you keep the pair you have, but not use them on your long distance walking trips, then go out and get a good pair of walking shoes that you use specifically for your walking exercise?
I agree with Mike, when I was into walking the same thing happened to me but in different areas of my legs. I kept the old shoes and used them for everyday. And I bought a good pair of walking shoes and that was the trick.
Witnessing Tara walk50 miles in 3 days last year I can certainly say that the correct shoes are very important when walking often. You should find a good shoe store and ask for a recommendation on walking shoes.