Save Up to 63% on the Walking Shoes Our Editors Swear By This Memorial Day

Reported by Women's Health Magazine.

Memorial Day sales exist on a spectrum — cookout supplies you don't need and, occasionally, genuinely good deals on things that actually matter. This year, the latter includes serious markdowns on walking shoes that Women's Health Magazine editors have road-tested to exhaustion, with discounts reaching up to 63 percent.

The standout picks span the full range of what a foot might need. The Hoka Mach 6 is built for recovery — a 5mm heel-to-toe drop and plush cushioning that absorbs impact without punishing knees. The Brooks Ghost 17 earns its do-it-all reputation through nitrogen-fused cushioning and a breathable mesh upper that works for long walks, all-day standing, and running without feeling unstable. For anyone dealing with narrow feet or chronic rubbing, the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 comes in four widths — narrow through extra wide — and one editor reports clocking over 100 miles in them without a single sore spot. The Nike Pegasus 4, highlighted by Executive Health & Fitness Director Jacqueline Andriakos, features a slim heel and mesh upper that molds to individual foot shape for a smooth walking cadence.

If You Have a Specific Foot Issue, There's a Shoe for That

Overpronation, flat feet, and plantar fasciitis each have a designated answer in this lineup. The Asics Gel-Kayano 31 uses thick foam side borders and deep heel cups to encourage proper alignment — a classic choice for feet that roll inward. The New Balance 1540v3 goes further with a "Rollbar stability post system" designed to prevent ankles from rolling in either direction, plus dense arch support and a plush EVA midsole despite its firm structure. And for plantar fasciitis specifically, the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 — a 2025 Women's Health Fitness Award winner — delivers stability and support built to protect the plantar fascia over time. On the more accessible end, the New Balance 608 V5 has racked up over 38,000 Amazon reviews behind its ABZORB midsole technology, engineered to reduce joint impact with every step. For the person who just needs something easy, the Skechers Go Walk Joy slips on, runs under $50, and handles errands or dog walks without any fuss.

Your feet take the hit for everything — a sale that makes the right shoe more accessible is worth paying attention to.

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