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Comfortable walking shoes are essential for fitness walking. They'll help prevent painful blisters and skin injuries. They can also help prevent pain in your feet and knees.

There isn't one shoe that is the most comfortable shoe for everyone. Comfort is determined by finding a shoe that best fits the needs of your fitness style and your feet.

There are shoes designed for every level of walker and for every type of foot. Here are five tips to help you find the best walking shoes for your feet.

1. Visit an athletic shoe store. Many of these stores offer a treadmill walking assessment. A knowledgeable staff member will videotape your feet while you walk on a treadmill. This will help them gather information about how your feet move, including pronation (how much your feet roll inward when striking the ground). The staff will also determine what arch-type your feet have, which is essential for finding the right shoe. This information will help the staff offer you a selection of shoes designed to offer the proper amount of support, flexibility and cushioning.

2. Have your feet measured. You've probably known your shoe size for years and years. Yet one of the main causes of foot pain is wearing a shoe that is too small. Your shoe size can change as you age. Have your feet measured by a professional to determine your current size.

3. Try shoes on later in the day. Your feet can swell as you stand on them throughout the day. A shoe that fits fine in the morning can become tight by the afternoon.

4. Test out the fit. Try on both of the shoes instead of just one. Walk around the store. Make sure there is enough room to wiggle and spread out your toes. Walkers need a nice roomy toe box to spread the toes during the push off of each step. Ensure that your heel fits well into the heel of the shoe and doesn't slip out while you walk. Check for any rubbing or squeezing. Do not buy the shoes if they are uncomfortable in any way in the store. Comfortable walking shoes do not need to be broken in.

5. Find a good exchange/return policy. Buy your shoes from a store that offers a return or exchange policy. A pair that feels great in the store may give you trouble when you walk under your normal conditions. I recently bought a great pair that was extremely comfortable while walking around the store. Yet my arches began to ache after a day of two of walking in them around my neighborhood. I was able to exchange them for a new pair with more arch support and I am now walking pain free.

These tips will help you find the most comfortable walking shoes for your feet and your fitness walking needs. You'll avoid blisters and bunions as well as pain to your feet and legs.

You can find a great selection of walking shoes for $100 or less. For such a small investment, you'll keep your feet happy and healthy. They will thank you for it!

Melissa Ellefsen is passionate about fitness walking! You can find more helpful tips for finding comfortable walking shoes at: http://www.the-fitness-walking-guide.com/comfortable-walking-shoes.html

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