The 13 Best Walking Sandals for Women Over 50 That Are Comfortable and Have Arch Support
Feel comfortable and keep cool on any walk with these stylish and supportive options
There’s nothing like a 7 p.m. sunset stroll around the neighborhood post-dinner, a morning walk to get those steps in or heading to the park or your favorite trail with a friend for a catch-up walk. And it’s especially nice in the summer where the weather is beautiful and the scenery is filled with nature. However, before you head out the door, you need the right pair of walking sandals! Sometimes the summertime is just too hot for sneakers, which can make your feet feel extra sweaty and confined. With walking sandals, your feet can still the get the support of sneakers, but will be able to “breathe” much easier and feel cooler. Here, we rounded up the best walking sandals for women over 50 that are both comfortable and stylish, with extra arch support, cushioning and more.
What to look for in walking sandals for women over 50?
If you’ve noticed your feet starting to lose cushioning, experience more aches and pains or feel “flatter” after 50, you’re not alone. As we age, our feet unfortunately can greatly be affected, showing up as described above or a range of other problems, like bunions, plantar fasciitis and more. Not only can be these problems be incredibly painful and agonizing, but it also makes finding proper and supportive shoes that much more important.
Below, a few key things to keep in mind when looking for the right walking sandals for women over 50:
1. A pair with arch support
The natural arch of our foot tends to fall flat as we age, which can make walking, standing and other activities spent on your feet very painful. If you’ll be spending lots of time walking, you’ll definitely want to look for walking sandals with built-in arch support. This will give your feet that arch it’s lacking, which will not only feel better, but will allow you to comfortably spend a longer amount of time on your feet.
2. A pair with extra cushioning
No one wants to walk on what feels like cardboard, no matter their age. Not having adequate cushioning, aka shoes with very thin, flat and/or hard footbeds, can exacerbate your foot pain and make your problems even worse. Make sure you’re searching for walking sandals that have cushioned, yet supportive, footbeds. Some brands have special foot-forming technology for their footbeds or cushioned midsoles with heel cupping, which are great examples of supportive cushioning.
3. A pair that feels stable and secure
When looking for a walking sandal, you’ll want a pair that feels secure on and you don’t have to worry about slipping or sliding out of the shoe. That’s why it’s best to look for ones that have straps that tighten/are adjustable. And if you’re looking for slides (aka sandals without an ankle strap), make sure they are well-fitted/snug on the top of your foot.
4. A pair that’s breathable
As previously mentioned, summertime is more prone to making your feet feel hotter and sweatier. This extra sweat and heat can lead to odor, bacteria and other issues you’ll want to avoid. Therefore, ensure you are looking for sandals that are breathable and lightweight; even better if they have odor-fighting technology.
The 13 best walking sandals for women over 50
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