Healthy Living:America's Healthiest

America’s Healthiest Fitness Buys 2008: Shoes


1. Best light hiking: Keen Voyageur. Side mesh panels on these cute hikers help keep your feet cool even when you’re blazing a new trail. The solid tread and reinforced arch ward off ankle-twists. ($89.95)


2. Best running: New Balance WR768. These get top marks for cushioning, durability, and flexibility for runners with low arches. See also America’s Healthiest Running Shoes for Mid- and High-Arched Runners. ($94.99)


3. Best trail running: GoLite Versa Force. With a cleatlike (but comfortable) tread, rock-defying heel-and-toe coverage, and anti-stink inner lining, these ultralightweight shoes will have you itching to go off-road. ($130)


4. Best walking: Merrell Siren Ventilator. Perfect for a quick jaunt or a calorie-blasting power walk, these shoes have a rubber sole that comfortably supports your arch, and the beveled heel allows you to pick up the pace without shortening your stride. ($85)


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Last Updated: October 24, 2008
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  • Kay from Texas

    “Visit Health.com/americashealthiest for the best shoes for medium- and high-arched runners.” — I can’t find this item on the website. Can you help?

  • shanon

    Where is the info on the best shoes for high arched runners?????????

  • Jess

    I found the 768 at http://www.brownscatalog.com. They also have recommendations for running shoes based on low-medium-high arches. They do only carry the New Balance brand in athletics. But that’s all I wear!

  • paula

    Need info on running shoes for very high arches. Thank you

  • Hi: you can find our picks for high and medium arches here.

    Thanks.

  • reema

    need info for shoes used for cross training for feet with low arches. where can i find it?

  • Jennifer

    You can get the 768’s at Holabird Sports for way cheap! I got mine yesterday. holabirdsports.com

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