The comfiest walking shoes I’ve ever tested are 27% cheaper in the Black Friday sales

I’ve tested out a lot of sneakers during my stint as fitness editor for Fit&Well, but there’s one model that I keep coming back to: the Skechers Go Walk Arch Fit Motion Breeze. 

They are the most comfortable, cushiony walking shoes I’ve ever used; I can be on my feet all day with them and not get any aches and pains. What’s more, I’ve been using the same pair for well over a year now and they still have that pillow-y, foot-hugging feel when I slip them on. 

There are three things that make this shoe my top choice for city walks and long stints spent standing up: the clever slip-in arch support, the springy lightweight midsole and a super-soft upper material.

I find the arch support provides an extra bit of comfort and hugs the underside of my foot. According to Skechers, this podiatrist-approved feature should help evenly distribute weight and mold to your foot shape over time—that would certainly explain why I feel fewer aches and pains with this model than with any other sneaker. 

The midsole of the shoe is made from Skecher’s ULTRA GO material, which gives the shoe a springy feel—almost like a running shoe. It’s lightweight though, so your feet don’t feel too clunky. 

The super-soft upper is great for anyone with wider feet or splayed toes; it means that you won’t experience any rubbing when you wear it. I certainly found there was no wearing-in period with this sneaker—they were comfy from the moment I tried them on.

Skechers don’t make this exact model any more, which is a shame, but Amazon and a few other online retailers are still selling it. This means that stocks are limited, so I intend to buy a replacement pair before they all sell out. 

It’s also a women-only style, but the discounted Gowalk Arch Fit Athletic style below is extremely similar and available in men’s sizing.