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Walking Shoe Advice Needed for a Former Runner

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March 24, 2025 at 2:06pm
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I figured I’d try this here, since reddit was a bust.
Good afternoon all. I am a former clydesdale runner/ retired military. I have completed 13 1/2 marathons in my time, but now have CMP in both knees, a hip that is out of alignment, compressed vertebrae in my back, and completely flat feet (along with plantar fasciitis in both feet).

I am pretty dang obese, 6’1” 262lbs, and looking for a comfortable walking shoe. Does stability matter with walking like it did with running? Any advice here?

I am looking to walk about 5-6 miles a week for now, and my joints can’t take much more. (2-3 1 mile walks and a 3 miler on Sundays.) Any shoe recommendations? Thanks!

(I had bought some Hoka Gaviota’s for walking but the tread wore out quickly and I wasn’t impressed.)

 

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