The 10 Best Walking Shoes for Men for 2019 - Men's Health

The 10 Best Walking Shoes for Men for 2019 - Men's Health

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• The 10 Best Walking Shoes for Men for 2019 - Men's Health
• Is This Shoe OK? Big Toe Heels - Jezebel
• Why you don’t have to worry too much about shoes inside the house - Q13 News Seattle
• Nike's Latest Shoes Will Let You Unlace Them Using Only Your Apple Watch - Forbes

The 10 Best Walking Shoes for Men for 2019 - Men's Health Posted: 30 Aug 2019 06:00 AM PDT Steve DebenportGetty Images Not everyone is going to be a runner. That's the honest truth. But just because you're not hitting the road to jog doesn't mean that you can't get any exercise while moving from Point A to Point B. There's some value in just plain walking, too, according to Harvard Medical School. Walks are a great way to lose weight, relieve stress, avoid cravings, and even prevent disease, especially if the alternative is being totally sedentary. When you get up and go, you need to make sure you have the right gear. You might need all the gear that hard-core runners wear, but you should make sure to take care of the most important body part for a walk: your feet. You'll want shoes that provide cushion and stability, with sturdy, reliable soles that can keep you on the road. A pair of kicks can make or break your promenades—so check out some of the best walking shoes you can get below. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below New Balance 990v5 New Balance zappos.com $174.95 The classic silhouette from New Balance has been updated with a sleeker, more modern profile, but the focus is still on quality. Your wearing the best, whether you're using the 990 to run or walk. Bonus points if you're willing to splurge on the USA made version for even better craftsmanship.  Columbia SH/FT OutDry Mid Shoe columbia.com $130.00 Get off the beaten path with these kicks, which were made by outdoor stalwart Columbia to bridge the gap between urban and adventure wear. The waterproof, breathable upper makes them a solid choice in any weather, while the high energy return cushioning and lugged rubber outsole help you to drive forward with every step. Nike Air Monarch IV Nike zappos.com $65.00 The Air Monarch IV is THE dad shoe—but over the past few years, its cultural cachet has swelled as chunky soles gained popularity. Whether you're rocking them because you have three kids and love to do yard work or you're trying to stand out on the streets, the shoes are great for walking.  adidas Solar Boost adidas amazon.com $160.00 $134.98 (16% off) While not designed specifically for walking, these runners from Adidas are more than fit for the job. The Boost foam gives top-line energy return, while the upper provides more structure than other styles, like the knit Ultraboost line.   Saucony Grid Omni Walker Saucony zappos.com $89.95 This no-frills walker from Saucony boasts leather construction and maximum cushioning. The forefoot and rearfoot both have technologies to amplify the cushion and stability through the gait cycle.  Brooks Addiction Walker Brooks zappos.com $119.95 Walk hard with these high quality leather shoes from Brooks. The soles are slip resistant, and the midsole cushioning is the same that the company uses in its running shoes for a smooth ride.  Hoka One One Bondi LTR Hoka One One zappos.com $159.95 These chunky midsoles might look outlandish, but once you slip them on the comfort will win you over. The company claims the extra volume is designed to "provide shock attenuation, a sense of weightlessness, and a stable ride" while reducing fatigue.  ASICS GEL-Contend 5 Walker ASICS zappos.com $64.95 These shoes are designed to be comfortable, dependable walkers, with breathable materials and plenty of cushion. The sockliner is even built to provide moisture management, for everyone with sweaty feet. Reebok Ridgerider Trail 4 Reebok reebok.com $65.00 This pair from Reebok is meant for the woods—or at least the trail in the park. The durable soles can still handle the roads and sidewalks you'll walk to get outside, though, so feel confident wearing them anywhere.  Lane-Eight Trainer AD 1 laneeight.com $66.50 These trainers from indie company Lane-Eight were made to handle a little of everything, from HIIT workouts to nights out. You'll be well-served walking from place to place wearing these shoes. Brett Williams Brett Williams, an associate fitness editor at Men's Health, is a former pro football player and tech reporter who splits his workout time between strength and conditioning training, martial arts, and running. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Is This Shoe OK? Big Toe Heels - Jezebel Posted: 30 Aug 2019 08:30 AM PDT Image: Getty Welcome to Is This Shoe OK?, an infrequent column about shoes that may or may not be good, as determined by me—an authority, because I own shoes—and you, in the comments below. In today's installment, we're looking at a big-toe heel trend. Like, closed-toe heels that expose your biggest member. On purpose. I don't know either. Fashion is often uncomfortable. Wearing art isn't meant to be easy. It is meant to say something. I'm not sure what this is saying: Imagine, walking a red carpet, hoping to God to make a good impression on a Getty Images photographer. You want your fit to catch the light. You've been practicing your angles. And then, in some inexplicable moment of pure mania, your stylist suggests you drop the Louboutins for a closed-toe heel that, for some reason, exposes only your big toe. Your largest member. Do you do it? Of course you do. You're new here. Will you grow to regret it? Of course you will. Do you think Taylor Swift regrets wearing prom gowns to every red carpet event in her adolescence? Probably not, but she should. That was bad, but not nearly as disturbing as this toe situation. Feet are repulsive, why highlight them? These shoes are as if your high school bully, or someone equally as resentful, began working for you. These shoes are actively trying to sabotage you. If someone hands you a pair of these kicks, run. They want you dead. And they will begin the murder with your self-esteem, followed by lobbing off your toe. Advertisement Is this shoe okay? I think the fuck not. However, this blog series is meant to be a collaborative effort, so I need your insight, too. Is this shoe okay to you? If so, where are you wearing it? Am I simply bitter and uncreative? Let me know in the comments below. I'm dying to know.

Why you don’t have to worry too much about shoes inside the house - Q13 News Seattle Posted: 30 Aug 2019 11:03 AM PDT A New York Times story tackles an interesting if low-grade health question: Should you take your shoes off before going inside? After talking to several scientists about the matter, the article by Christopher Mele comes to a general conclusion: If it's just a matter of health—that is, worry about tracking in germs—you can probably leave them on. Your shoes definitely do track in all kinds of bacteria from dog poop and the like, but it's all about context. Harmful bacteria is present just about everywhere (the money in your pocket, kitchen sponges, on your fingers after using an ATM or gas station pump, etc.), and the threat presented by your shoes isn't all that great in the grand scheme. "For most healthy adults, this level of contamination is more of a gross reaction than a health threat," says biomedical sciences prof Lisa Cuchara of Quinnipiac University. Some exceptions: If a baby is crawling around or if someone in the house has allergies or a compromised immune system from a disease, it's wise to take the shoes off. (Etiquette is a whole different story, notes Mele. In some cultures, it's disrespectful to leave shoes on, so take care to abide by the host's wishes.) The issue of dirty shoes came to the public's attention in a big way about a decade ago thanks to a study by University of Arizona microbiologist Charles Gerba. "It seems like we step in a lot more poop than I thought," he said back then, summarizing one of the takeaways, per USA Today. But on the subject of dogs, one of the scientists Mele interviews notes that if people are worried about what they're tracking in, just think about what dogs bring in—"and we don't wash the dog's paws every time he comes in the house." (Read more germs stories.) More From Newser:

Nike's Latest Shoes Will Let You Unlace Them Using Only Your Apple Watch - Forbes Posted: 30 Aug 2019 09:40 AM PDT Nike has announced its new Haurache shoes that will allow a user to unlace them with only Siri or an Apple Watch Nike While Nike received a lot of attention last year and earlier this year for their self-tying shoes, the company is just getting started making their shoes smarter and more hands free. Nike announced that it is pushing further innovations. Their new Nike Adapt Huarache shoe that will feature the company's "FitAdapt" technology, which allows the user to adjust the fit of their shoe through Siri or an Apple Watch. If that looks like a misprint, rest assured that it isn't as Nike will allow consumers to adjust these shoes to a wide array of personal and environmental preferences without even having to bend down and touch their shoes.  These features are the continuation of the Back to the Future shoes that were first launched in 2016, and then later the following year, when Nike made their self-lacing shoes a commercial reality with their HyperAdapt 1.0 shoes. The Adapt Huarache shoes are designed to accommodate a wide range of foot types and individual shoe preferences and the shoes, which originally came out in 1991, are getting a major technological makeover. The shoes will also feature LED lights, like the earlier versions, but the Adapt Huarache shoes will also be connected to Siri Shortcuts and the Apple Watch app to allow the user to control the settings via those resources. These are the first Nike shoes to connect to the Nike app itself and allow the consumer to loosen or tighten their shoe, based on personal preference and their current activity or environment.  Nike's new Adapt Huarache shoes allow Siri and one's Apple Watch to make hands-free adjustments to their sneakers. Nike When the Nike Huarache shoes hit the shelves nearly 30 years ago, it was a radical approach for the company in containing the foot. The shoe contained a neoprene bootie and an exoskeletal upper which provided the consumer with a snug feel and a balance between a tighter, snug fit and a lace-based customization. Now, as the shoe has undergone its "Adapt" makeover, these traits are augmented with Nike FitAdapt technology, an intelligent platform that updates along with the user as the shoe is worn over time. The latest iteration of the FitAdapt technology allows for a wider array of personal preferences that can be adjusted due to the specific lifestyle of the shoe's owner.  As groundbreaking as this technology appears to be, its use is fairly straightforward and simple. A user can simply speak into their iPhone "Hey Siri, loosen my left shoe for me" and the shoe can make the necessary adjustments. This can be especially helpful after a strenuous workout or run where saving any potential energy is physically helpful and beneficial to overall health. The technology will also allow the user to enter preset fit recommendations into the app, depending on the individual's foot type or specific activity. That will enable the user to further optimize the product to their individual needs. These requests can include "on-the-go" shifts, another added layer of convenience.  While the technology is fairly groundbreaking, the price is commensurate. The HyperAdapt shoes came with a $350 price tag, so one can reasonably expect that the new version will come in at an even higher price. The first round of the Adapt Huarache shoes have a release date of September 13th.

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