Men's Health names 10 best walking shoes 2026

Men's Health published its 2026 guide to the best walking shoes for men on May 15, saying its editors tested dozens of pairs and selected 10 models for comfort, support and all-day wearability. The list was presented in a shopping-format article syndicated by Yahoo Shopping and attributed to Eric Sung, CSCS. (shopping.yahoo.com) The guide put Hoka's Clifton 10 in the top overall spot and grouped the rest of the picks by use case, including city walking, stability and budget. (shopping.yahoo.com) Men's Health said the roundup was based on editor testing and podiatrist review. Mark J. Mendeszoon, a podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon identified in the article, told readers that fit should include arch support, heel hold and enough room in the toe box. (shopping.yahoo.com) He also said walking shoes generally last 500 to 600 miles before replacement. University Hospitals lists Mendeszoon as a podiatry-foot and ankle surgery specialist in Ohio. ### Which shoes made the list that readers could actually identify right away? Men's Health named five models in the visible summary of the article: Hoka Clifton 10 as best overall, On Cloud X4 for city use, Brooks Glycerin 22 as an all-scenario pick, Asics Gel-Pulse 17 as the budget option and Kuru Atom 2 for stability. The syndicated page said five additional shoes appeared farther down the full guide. (shopping.yahoo.com) Hoka lists the Clifton 10 as a men's everyday running shoe also built for walking, while Brooks describes the Glycerin 22 as a plush road-running model. Asics says the Gel-Pulse 17 is built for runs, the gym and everyday use, and Kuru says the Atom 2 has upgraded cushioning and heel support. On markets the Cloud X4 as a versatile training shoe. (shopping.yahoo.com) ### What standards did Men's Health say mattered most? Men's Health said cushioning, stability and reliable soles were the main features it looked for when judging walking shoes for road and trail use. The article described the picks as "tested, podiatrist-reviewed, and chosen for comfort, support, and all-day wearability." (shopping.yahoo.com) Mendeszoon told the publication that buyers should not focus only on shoe length. The article said width also matters because many brands now offer multiple width options and walking can cause feet to expand. ### How much do the highlighted shoes cost? (hoka.com) Current brand listings on May 15 showed the Hoka Clifton 10 at up to $155 and the Brooks Glycerin 22 at $165. Hoka's product page says the Clifton 10 is built for everyday running and walking, while Brooks says the Glycerin 22 uses nitrogen-infused cushioning. Brooks' resale and new-product listings also showed Glycerin 22 new pairs at $165, while Asics' Gel-Pulse 17 and Kuru's Atom 2 remained on sale through their brand sites on May 15. (shopping.yahoo.com) On's Cloud X4 was listed through the company's U.S. site as part of its training line. ### Why did a men's fitness magazine lean on a podiatrist? Men's Health attributed its fit guidance to Mendeszoon rather than to brand marketing copy. (shopping.yahoo.com) The article quoted him saying shoes should feel snug, keep the heel from slipping and leave enough room in the toe box. University Hospitals and Chardon Surgery Center both identify Mendeszoon as a foot and ankle specialist, with practice locations in Ohio. (hoka.com) That gave the shopping guide a named medical source for the advice on fit and replacement timing. ### Where can readers find the guide and what comes next? Yahoo Shopping carried the syndicated article on May 14 in Pacific time, ahead of May 15 on the East Coast, and the piece said readers could use retailer links embedded with each recommendation. (restart.brooksrunning.com) The Men's Health page URL matched the publication's long-running walking-shoe guide format. Brand pages for Clifton 10, Cloud X4, Glycerin 22, Gel-Pulse 17 and Atom 2 were live on May 15, giving readers immediate purchase and specification details after the guide's publication. (shopping.yahoo.com) (hoka.com) (uhhospitals.org)