I am getting in shape for a Baltic cruise in August. I am getting my legs in shape by walking miles in my athletic shoes. My question is should I be walking in the shoes that I am planning to wear during my excursions the same amount, or just a mile or two at a time to make sure that they are broken in?
Posted by
Michigan
375 posts
You can use both strategies. Get your legs in shape! Get your shoes in shape!
Posted by
The Heartland USA
8985 posts
cindy, I would start walking more and more miles in the shoes you will be wearing until you can wear them comfortably all day.
Posted by
Bay Area
3551 posts
And hopefully u are using proper socks that wick moisture away. Also consider an orthotic like spenco or other for support and cushion.
It really makes a difference for thise heavy walking days.
Posted by
Folsom
2734 posts
You may have many shoes in your closet but you wear a couple pair to walk around town, go for coffee, visit the farmers market. Take those.
Posted by
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In my opinion is a New Balance. I've been wearing this shoes for about 2 years now and love them.But you check out this
http://thecrossfitshoes.com/ and find something else more that will suit you.
Posted by
Washington DC
28128 posts
The one thing I would caution you about is daily, lengthy walks in your travel shoes between now and August. That's a long time and could add up to a lot of miles. Even good shoes do not last forever with heavy use. I recommend being sure the shoes are broken enough for the amount of walking you expect to do on tour, then doing most of your remaining walks in other shoes. I have some less-expensive but still decent shoes I use for most of my on-foot excursions at home.
Posted by
alameda, ca, usa
2689 posts
I live 1 mile from my local movie theatre, so when breaking in new shoes that's the first walk with no stops that they get, after a bit of stop-and-start walking, like to the grocery store. Steady walking lets you know right quick if there'll be blisters.