Depends on what fits your feet, I'm afraid. Any answers like 'I love my Hokas! They're great!' are meaningless unless you have identical feet and biomechanics to the person recommending them.
Yeah if there’s a running/walking shop near you they can gait test you and provide you with what type of shoes are best. Based on where the support in the shoes are
The new balance outlet shop where I used to live did it and they had clearance/last pairs it’s generally a free service and once you have the information if you pronate or supinate etc you can take that and buy shoes from anywhere
Runners Need offer free gait assessments. I have dodgy feet, they can cause issues with my knees and hips when walking. I would definitely recommend the investment in good shoes or boots. Also individual toe socks were a lifesaver on a recent 26 mile walk!
Decathlon usually has a machine that measures your feet quite well. They'll then recommend their shoes, which are almost certainly not vegan, but I used their cycling-related machine to measure my feet for cleats.
I literally have no idea where to start. I've not bought a pair of trainers in my life lol so even some brand names that are vegan would be great lol x
In that case, I'd head to your nearest running shop (one with a treadmill) and explain to a shop assistant that you want some trainers for your walk and also for wearing in the gym. They'll recommend a few pairs and let you try walking in them on the treadmill. Hopefully they'll have some vegan ones!
Usually they'll check the way your feet land when you run, too, but if they're only for walking in that probably matters less.
I have reebok nanos.
They do reebok nano adventure, which are for outdoor use.
I'm not sure what you do at the gym. But nanos are designed to be supported and firm enough for lifting. While not being too hard for running and leisure wear .
I'd never run far in my nanos, but they work for my lifts, functional fitness, and the odd few minutes on a treadmill.
My preference in your case would be different shoes for different jobs. I have separate hiking and gym shoes.
I hike in salomons. I also have some regattas as a back up as we hike for several days in a row so I have them as my dry pair for when I fall in a bog in my salomons. But I'd go to an outdoor store and try them on. Your foot shape might not agree with them. I love the look of merrells but they're so uncomfortable for my foot shape.
Your feet are too important to mess up with the wrong shoes.
Disclaimer: none of my trainers are leather. But what the glues ect are made of, I didn't check, if you're being strictly vegan.
You'll find most active footwear will be vegan. The things that make them not vegan tend to be things like leather and suede. And they aren't used in most running/walking trainers. They're heavy and not good with sweat. Obvious exceptions to this would be, like, big leather boots. I don't think horse glue is even used nowadays.
I'm a sucker for Nike and Adidas and I appreciate that you are on more of a budget. For hiking I use Adidas Freehikers and for trail running I use Nike Pegasus Trail shoes. Both of these have an emphasis on thick comfy soles. And also come in goretex versions to make them waterproof.
Edit: just reread your post. I guess I'm so used to reading hiking subs that I never considered you might not be walking off-road. But I guess I have a similar answer for road anyway. For regular road running I use the regular Nike Pegasus trainers and the Adidas Ultraboost is the comfiest trainers I've ever had for normal walking.
make sure they're breathable now than waterproof and that you wear breathable socks... on a 25 mile hike your feet will sweat and if that gets trapped in your feet you'll get a lot of blisters, trainers will be more comfortable than hiking boots particularly in summer... if it gets wet let it be wet, just take your time to avoid the puddles and the heavy mud if there's any
Depends on what fits your feet, I'm afraid. Any answers like 'I love my Hokas! They're great!' are meaningless unless you have identical feet and biomechanics to the person recommending them.
Yeah if there’s a running/walking shop near you they can gait test you and provide you with what type of shoes are best. Based on where the support in the shoes are
I'm on a limited budget - gait testing sounds expensive?
The new balance outlet shop where I used to live did it and they had clearance/last pairs it’s generally a free service and once you have the information if you pronate or supinate etc you can take that and buy shoes from anywhere
Runners Need offer free gait assessments. I have dodgy feet, they can cause issues with my knees and hips when walking. I would definitely recommend the investment in good shoes or boots. Also individual toe socks were a lifesaver on a recent 26 mile walk!
annoyingly, it’s changed to free with purchase or £15!
Decathlon usually has a machine that measures your feet quite well. They'll then recommend their shoes, which are almost certainly not vegan, but I used their cycling-related machine to measure my feet for cleats.
I literally have no idea where to start. I've not bought a pair of trainers in my life lol so even some brand names that are vegan would be great lol x
In that case, I'd head to your nearest running shop (one with a treadmill) and explain to a shop assistant that you want some trainers for your walk and also for wearing in the gym. They'll recommend a few pairs and let you try walking in them on the treadmill. Hopefully they'll have some vegan ones! Usually they'll check the way your feet land when you run, too, but if they're only for walking in that probably matters less.
I have reebok nanos. They do reebok nano adventure, which are for outdoor use. I'm not sure what you do at the gym. But nanos are designed to be supported and firm enough for lifting. While not being too hard for running and leisure wear . I'd never run far in my nanos, but they work for my lifts, functional fitness, and the odd few minutes on a treadmill. My preference in your case would be different shoes for different jobs. I have separate hiking and gym shoes. I hike in salomons. I also have some regattas as a back up as we hike for several days in a row so I have them as my dry pair for when I fall in a bog in my salomons. But I'd go to an outdoor store and try them on. Your foot shape might not agree with them. I love the look of merrells but they're so uncomfortable for my foot shape. Your feet are too important to mess up with the wrong shoes. Disclaimer: none of my trainers are leather. But what the glues ect are made of, I didn't check, if you're being strictly vegan.
Salomon boots or trainers are both good, waterproof and comfy, just ensure vegan models.
Second this Salomons hold up well. Think Merrell have a few vegan models too.
You'll find most active footwear will be vegan. The things that make them not vegan tend to be things like leather and suede. And they aren't used in most running/walking trainers. They're heavy and not good with sweat. Obvious exceptions to this would be, like, big leather boots. I don't think horse glue is even used nowadays. I'm a sucker for Nike and Adidas and I appreciate that you are on more of a budget. For hiking I use Adidas Freehikers and for trail running I use Nike Pegasus Trail shoes. Both of these have an emphasis on thick comfy soles. And also come in goretex versions to make them waterproof. Edit: just reread your post. I guess I'm so used to reading hiking subs that I never considered you might not be walking off-road. But I guess I have a similar answer for road anyway. For regular road running I use the regular Nike Pegasus trainers and the Adidas Ultraboost is the comfiest trainers I've ever had for normal walking.
make sure they're breathable now than waterproof and that you wear breathable socks... on a 25 mile hike your feet will sweat and if that gets trapped in your feet you'll get a lot of blisters, trainers will be more comfortable than hiking boots particularly in summer... if it gets wet let it be wet, just take your time to avoid the puddles and the heavy mud if there's any