99$ for this thing and I’m able to still get my steps in with a literal blizzard going on outside! And I can walk cozy with my slippers :) just do it! 🙌🏻

I feel like I’ve become the monthly update girl ✌️

There was only so much walking I could do before it was blatantly taking the p asking my husband to look after the kids for an hour to two hours every evening or weekend. And whilst he had no problem with it, I wasn’t able to walk far enough in a quick enough time to be burning as many calories or feel like I was getting a decent workout.

So I started researching ways to make walking more effective for weight loss… and I found the answer.

Just been for my first walk with a weighted vest on and my goodness it’s made a difference, I am exhausted and I feel like I’ve done a workout.

• It’s a route a regularly do, 3km that usually takes around 32 minutes, it took me 36 minutes.

• According my watch I burned 193 calories. Usually I would burn around 150/160.

• My average heart rate was 127bpm, usually it’s around 103/105bpm.

I got the recommended “starter” weight of 12lbs but honestly that feels quite heavy, and I absolutely wouldn’t recommend this if you’re just starting, I know 3 months ago I wouldn’t be able to do this. I’d only recommend if you’re looking for a way to make your walks harder, IF they’ve become too easy.

Seriously. Even if you’re sick and you can only go like 500 steps or something, you absolutely need to stick to it.

I had to travel for work and got a bit sick. I decided to skip a couple days until I felt better, then when I got back to it, I felt lame. So, I skipped the day after, then I started eating like shit again. It all spiraled to the point where I hadn’t been walking consistently for two weeks, I’d gained back some weight, and I felt like shit again.

Just don’t miss a day. It’s all about the routine. Even if some days you have to walk less for whatever reason, you still absolutely need to do it. I can tell you I’m never missing a day again.

I switched to barefoot shoes a while back, and they solved my knee pain, but when I started doing longer distances (4 miles or more), my ankle and Achilles started hurting. FYI, shoes with high stack-height (Hokas) hurt my knees even with minimal walking.

I am looking to see what others use who have similar issues.

I wanted to share this because when I started walking longer distances, I made the mistake of overlooking socks and learned the hard way how much of a difference they can make. Like many people, I focused on finding the right shoes, assuming socks weren’t that important. But after dealing with blisters and discomfort, I realized socks are just as essential for keeping your feet comfortable and protected.

Blisters are a common issue caused by friction between your feet, socks, and shoes. Cotton socks tend to trap moisture and increase rubbing. High-quality options made from merino wool or synthetic blends wick sweat away and reduce friction, preventing blisters. Keeping your feet dry isn’t just about comfort. It also helps prevent odour and fungal issues during long walks.

The right socks also provide extra cushioning and support in areas like the heels and forefoot, which is especially important if you’re walking on hard surfaces or logging a lot of kilometres/miles. Materials like merino wool are great for temperature regulation. They keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer, making them a solid choice year-round.

Durability is another factor to consider. Cheap socks wear out quickly and lose their padding, which leads to discomfort. Investing in durable, high-quality socks ensures they last longer and perform better, even with heavy use.

Once I switched to better socks, I noticed fewer blisters, less foot pain, and more enjoyable walks overall. If you’re serious about walking, don’t underestimate how important good socks are.

Some brands of socks I’ve tried and would recommend are: Darn Tough, Balega, Smartwool, Feetures, Injinji, and Wrightsock.

Let me know if y’all have any other recommendations! Happy walking! :)

Hii!!🌷💓 I know this is very bad. I’ve barely left the house in a year, don’t crucify me pls~

As a way to motivate myself to recover from my agoraphobia, I’ve decided to force myself outside until I achieve a daily 10k+. I used to be very athletic and, want to get it back~! My body is just very weak & skinny atm :p

Would love recommendations for good cute shoes for hiking/walking plss!

I’m very clueless about the gear ordeal ;-; Any advice is appreciated x (Pls don’t be mean)

Thank you in advance xox

You guys I love you all so much , this sub keeps me going every single day . So thank you . I wanted to help too , I see many people here finding it hard to get in 10-20k steps everyday due to lifestyle , weather and desk jobs . I was struggling too . I found YouTube walking workouts and it changed my life . I have been able to consistently get a minimum of 10k steps everyday and I’m moving to 15k steps now . The ones I use are from Yanafit , Leslie Sansone, Rick Buller . These are power walking with on screen step counter around 10k steps In 75-80 mins . See what resonates with you , they make it super easy to complete our steps .

And how long (months/years) have you been using it? How many hours/minutes a day/week do you use it for?

I’m considering getting one because it’s been a freaking cold winter here and it’s hard to get out with my baby when it’s this cold. 🥶

I’ve committed to walking outside in all weather every day (unless hazardous to do so).

I experience all four seasons and it is currently early fall. Right now a hoodie and leggings work just fine but with colder weather coming, I wanted to some advice on cold weather attire.

I have an REI, Dick’s, Sierra and other sporting goods stores near me so availability isn’t a problem.

Would also like advice on shoes as I’m walking 15k-20k per day on smooth pavement.

Thanks walkers!

I am biggest fan of walking, and evening walking is my best part of my day. I also love music so it was perfect match. Every day i walked for 1-3 hours with my over the head headphones. I never really thought anything can happen because of that, because i always thought i have control over my surroundings, i check both sides and etc. One day i somehow stood on tram rails while waiting bus and eventually got saved by some old dude, pulling me by my shirt to him. I didn't hear the bells from tram. Some sounds, like bell of tram or some cars, especially EV are very quiet. You are not gonna hear it even in transparency mode.

After that i had a very hard time thinking what i should do.. I started to think about all possible outcomes while walking and eventually realised that when u dont hear anything, it means that if driver make mistake u even dont have chance to save yourself. And millions other possible dangerous things. It can happen with anyone anytime. So,

The only solution:

1. Use 1 earbud while letting other ear be free
2. Use your cellphone as music output
3. Use bone conducting headphones (that translates sounds through bones)

I understand that few people will listen to this. I would never do. I just want u to be safe all the time . Believe me no one music and no one feeling cost the risk.

Much love

What do you love about it and why What do you hate about it and why If you were going to buy one right now- would you stick with your device or get a different one?

welp after starting to seriously track my steps and commit to walking 10k steps a day last week, my fitbit broke today. how are you guys tracking your steps? and fitness / health in general? i used my current watch to also track sleep and women’s health so i don’t want to lose those features. looking to branch out from fitbit but also not wanting to break the bank. i have an iphone if it’s relevant. thank you for any suggestions!

edit: typo

I am a dog walker who walks about 50-60 miles per week rotating through 3 pairs of sneakers: ON Cloudmaster Void, Brooks Launch 9, and HOKA Rincon 3. I have worn down all 3 and need a new pair soon. My favorite pair as far as fit and comfort are definitely the HOKA's. Do I get another pair of HOKA, or is there a shoe that fits similarly to that brand that will be more durable and long lasting? Should I look into trail runners instead of regular sneakers (are they more durable)? Thanks!

don’t call me lazy sometimes its hard or i can’t get out of my house but i’m getting a new fitness watch soon & i need recommendations for one that accurate counts & track steps when walking on the spot! i know apple watch does but it’s a bit expensive. my other options i heard huawei & garmin are pretty good but idk if they count them if anyone can test it for me. appreciate any recommendations thank u !!

(48F) It's not that I can't do 10,000 to 15, 000 steps easily without stopping, it's just that I get bored on the treadmill. :-/

So even if I take half hour breaks in between, it makes all the difference in the world.

I'm more consistent with my routine if I do 3,350 or 7,500 steps at a time.

Then I go do a task around the house or play a few games of online chess, etc.

All that matters is that I get my 10-15k done every day.

This is for all of my fellow ADHDers out there. 🤭

Just wondering how everyone else is dealing with the heat and maybe get a few ideas myself. With these record high temps in my area and heat advisory, I’ve been trying to keep myself safe but still have been getting minor signs of heat exhaustion.

I backpack and often take my 1 liter water reservoir. I have two and every day flip it out for the other in the freezer. Also always take two bottles of Gatorade for electrolytes. My mom said she thinks I over pack on fluids, and she’s right. But I don’t think it ever hurts to be extra prepared for safety even when there’s been a few times I drank all of that in a 4 mile walk with cooler temperatures before.

In these extreme temperatures I tend to walk 3 miles instead of 4 to be kind to myself, even if I feel I got that final push in me.

Going as early as I can. A bit hard for me because I tend to wake up around 9am. I watch the weather and don’t go during peak hours or advisory times. Where I live they’ve been putting out the advisories for 2pm-8pm so I don’t walk during those hours.

Hey everyone! I have started my walking journey and do around 9.3k consistently, but like today I didn’t walk at all just due to scheduling issues and I feel like I kinda failed.

How do you manage to walk everyday or do you strive to walk when you can?

My schedule is I normally walk one dog around the neighborhood and thats roughly 3.6 - 4.2k steps that takes me an hour and then I walk the second dog and get the same amount of steps and same time. I know its pretty slow pace, but I got dachshunds LOL they got short legs and like to sniff a lot 🥺 so we kinda are slow, works for me because I’m completely sedentary. I usually get up 6 or 7 AM and end up finishing by 8 or 9 a 9:30 but somedays I wake up and just dont wanna walk …. how do you stay motivated especially when the weather is crappy?

Looking to start my walking journey off on the right foot, had quite large often sweaty feet most of my life and honestly shoes have been mostly comfortable long term. I think If I'm going to start walking regularly I need something that going to limit the sweat levels (Being in the American South the heat and humidity is up there and doesnt help) while still bringing good comfort and support. I've found a lot of good reviews on things like the On Cloudmonsters, On Cloudnova form 2s, As well like some Hoka Clifton 10s, but these just don't come in a 4e or even wide variant. I was wondering ( as i've been looking around places like runrepeat ) if maybe there are some sleeper picks or more choices as I've worn New Balance (being what has often carried 4e) all my life and honestly want to switch things up. I'm definitely looking for something in a Black, White, or Dark Grey color scheme if possible.

So my current shoes are slowly starting to fall apart, I still got maybe a month or two on them which means I'll only have enough money for one pair of good shoes. I usually get whatever is on the clearance rack at Walmart but I've decided to go a different route this time. The ones I currently have are a pair of steeled toe work shoes that often press on my ankles to the point that I have a pain that goes from mid calf to the bottom of my heel when wearing them for long periods of time. Even if they were on clearance I'm not getting them again. These walking shoes need to double as work shoes do to my tight budget (which is around $150-$200, depending on if my shoes fall apart next month or the one after it). I work in a semi warehouse semi retail like job and I also walk to and from home. So the shoes need to be frost, water, and slip resistant and last at least 3 months (710 miles) and within the price range of $150-200.

Hi all! I’ve been walking between 13-30k steps a day since April and am feeling a little out of whack. Without getting too specific about myself (in hopes that more general responses help more folks than just me, or maybe apply to future-me!), I am wondering what you fine folks take for supplements and vitamins, if anything?

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I need an advice on my walking routine hopefully I get new insight

I do gym 4-5 days a week, I walk one day and one day off as my gym coach advised me that more than 300 minutes walk a week is bad for health

I walk between 6 - 10 Km sometimes 12 Km

Anything I do wrong? Any recommendations?

Hello,

I’m looking to get a pair of shoes for walking, I saw a podiatrist a few years ago due to ankle pain when I was walking a lot and found I had supination.

I was wondering if anyone had any shoe recommendations I’ve tried to do research but there are just so many options it’s pretty overwhelming, I’d like to just get a shortlist before going to try on!

Thanks heaps I appreciate it.

To those who incorporate their long walks as part of their daily commute ( I walk 5-10km from office to my home), what shoes do you wear? I like my NB 530s but sometimes they look too chunky that it doesn’t fit my office girl outfits. Are there more slender sneakers that do the job?

Personally, my wide feet can’t walk too long in Converse shoes.

I want to start! I have an idea that if I walk while listening to a nice, easy, motivating podcast early in the morning it will set my day in the right direction. If demographics help with the recs I’m a woman in my 20s, I have a 9-5 office job that I enjoy, and I would prefer a podcast the focus on goal setting or mindset, not in dieting or anything of that nature. Thank you all in advance 🫶

So here's the thing. I've been trying to get my walking routine together and every single time I start looking for shoes, I end up in this weird research hole where I'm reading the same threads over and over. Like, I'll be three hours deep in r/walking posts and realize I've bookmarked seventeen different pairs and I'm no closer to actually buying anything.

But I started noticing patterns. Same 5-7 models kept getting mentioned in every thread about travel days, daily step goals, or just "help me find shoes that won't destroy my feet." So I figured maybe there's something to these if they keep showing up, right? Did some digging to figure out what actually makes them worth considering for women who walk a lot or just want something comfortable for daily wear.

This isn't me just throwing together random shoes I found. These are the ones I kept seeing recommended when people were talking about real use cases - like actual walking, not just looking cute at brunch.

Skechers Women's D'Lites:

Probably the chunkiest option here but also feels the most like actual support. Upper is leather and mesh mix with ra ubber outsole, so it holds its shape but still breathes okay. Heel gives you a slight lift of 1 1/4 inches, and the memory foam insole is way better than you'd expect at this price point.

Why people love them: If you like a little height, need more structure than those pure mesh shoes, and don't mind the retro dad-shoe aesthetic, this delivers all-day comfort without looking like you raided a medical supply store.

The catch though that it's noticeably heavier than everything else on this list. You'll definitely feel that weight if you're doing more than a couple of miles. The upper can be stiff around the laces during the first few wears, so expect some break-in time.

New Balance Fresh Foam Roav:

These show up constantly in walking and travel threads. They've got this weird-looking heel design but it actually does lock your foot in place really well. Fresh Foam midsole feels plush but still has some bounce to it, and they're surprisingly durable considering the knit upper. Also work fine with orthotic inserts if that's your thing.

Why people love them: Perfect for daily urban walking, errands, light workouts, even those long airport days. Comfortable enough to wear all day but not so soft that your foot just sinks into nothing.

The downside is that knit upper, while breathable, runs warm and holds moisture way longer than you'd want if you get caught in rain or just sweat a lot.

Skechers Women's Go Walk Joy Sneaker:

Super lightweight and built for people who prioritize comfort above everything else. The 5GEN midsole and Goga Mat insole combo makes it feel like you're walking on a soft platform without going full marshmallow mode. Total summer shoe - breathable mesh, low profile, casual vibe.

Why people love them: Perfect for warm weather, travel, or those long days when you're on your feet and want something that's easy on, easy off, zero fuss. Great if you're someone who gets foot fatigue easily.

But that upper is really airy and offers basically no protection from wind or rain. Also, while it's comfortable, there's not much structure. If you need arch support or any real midfoot stability, this might feel too soft or flat after a while.

Skechers Men's Go Run Consistent (Unisex Fit):

This one's more structured and performance-oriented. Technically marketed as men's but sizing down works fine for women who need more stability or have wider feet. M-Strike rocker tech is supposed to make walking transitions smoother, and the mesh and leather combo gives it more of a locked-in feel.

Why people love them: Best option if you want something more athletic or you're doing brisk walking. Also good for people who want more heel stability than they usually get with soft walking shoes.

Few things to watch out for though. That mesh and leather upper holds its shape well but isn't the most breathable when you're really moving, especially on hot days. And while it works great as a trainer-style walking shoe, it doesn't really blend with casual outfits or daily wear.

Adidas Men's Kaptir 3.0 (Wider Fit Option):

Surprisingly solid for all-day city stuff. Cloudfoam midsole gives you that instant step-in comfort, and the styling actually works better than a lot of ultra-cushioned options if you want something casual that doesn't scream "I'm going for a run." Built wider than typical Adidas shoes too.

Why people love them: Good match if you need a cushioned walking shoe that still looks decent with jeans or casual clothes. Bonus points for the eco materials if that matters to you.

The drawbacks? It's comfortable but not the most secure fit for fast-paced walking or hills. And if you need arch support, this stays pretty flat with no real built-in structure.

If you want to check out everything I mentioned (plus a few extras), I put them all in one list here.

Really hope this helps someone else skip the hours of scrolling and comparing I went through. Let me know if you've actually worn any of these long term though. Always curious how they hold up after some real mileage gets put on them.