The best walking shoes I own are still on sale for just $65

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreRykä's walking shoes are still on sale at Amazon. I can walk in these for miles without any aches or soreness.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderPut simply, the Rykä Devotion X walking shoes are the most comfortable sneakers I own. They're supportive, cushioned without feeling too bulky, and dare I say even better than Hokas once you factor in the price. And I'm not the only one who loves these — senior style editor Samantha Crozier calls them "downright buoyant" and writes: "The superior shock absorption took away any fatigue my feet would usually feel after strolling a few miles." Plus, our readers are huge fans. The Devotion X sneakers were a huge hit last Prime Day (nearly 2,000 of our readers picked up a pair). These shoes are already affordable at an average cost of over $70. For a little while longer, they're even cheaper, starting around $65 a pair. Our fitness gear expert Rachael Schultz first put me onto the Ryka Devotion Xs. She consulted podiatrist Elizabeth Daughtry, DPM, FACFAS while researching the best walking shoes for women. Rykä's Devotion X sneakers check all Dr. Daughtry's boxes: shock-absorbing cushions, a firm midfoot for stability and arch support, and a stretchy airy knit upper so my feet can sweat and swell in comfort. My high arches won't allow me to go 20,000 steps in just any pair of sneakers. But I don't necessarily need to splurge on fancy Brooks or Hokas to get the support I need — these Rykäs are just $65 on Amazon, though that price can vary slightly based on your preferred color and size combination.I packed six pairs of shoes for my trip spanning Paris to Prague, but the Ryka Devotion X sneakers impressed me the most.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderI've offered people (sometimes unsolicited) advice that they don't need Brooks or Hokas when shoes like these exist. More reasons to love the Rykäs:The mesh uppers can stretch to fit wide feet. The knit upper is well elasticated, but still retains its shape after years of wear. Plus, the roomy toe box allows my toes to splay naturally (which also makes them a great pick for people with high-volume feet).They stabilize your gait. A combination of high arches and weak ankles cause me to walk with an an uneven amount of pressure on my foot tendons. The Rykäs help balance out my step.Unlike running or training sneakers, these are designed just for walking. Running shoes usually have a meta-rocker to propel feet forward. These feel more even so as to not disrupt my natural stride.Gabrielle Chase/Business InsiderThe cost of wearing stylish, impractical footwear is being more prone to stress fractures. The Rykäs are a great recovery shoe that have held up after two years of hard wear. The mesh upper is still well intact, and the cushioning is just as bouncy as the day I unboxed them. There are a few loose threads around the collar, but not enough to threaten the structural integrity of the shoe.The bottom lineI've tested walking shoes that cost as much as $275, but I reach for my Rykäs time and again. The Rykä Devotion X sneakers (now $65) have held up far longer than I expected. This deal expires soon, so if you were debating whether these are worth it, now's the time to decide.Read the original article on Business Insider

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