{"id":3510,"date":"2017-08-08T16:09:28","date_gmt":"2017-08-08T16:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=3510"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:26:48","slug":"8-tips-for-better-walking-vionic-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/8-tips-for-better-walking-vionic-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips for Better Walking | Vionic Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3511 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20170802_VIO_BetterWalking_SP_V01_AB_BLOG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20170802_VIO_BetterWalking_SP_V01_AB_BLOG.png 1200w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20170802_VIO_BetterWalking_SP_V01_AB_BLOG-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20170802_VIO_BetterWalking_SP_V01_AB_BLOG-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.vionicshoes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20170802_VIO_BetterWalking_SP_V01_AB_BLOG-1024x536.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you walk the walk? Long and leisurely or brisk and fast-paced, walking provides numerous benefits for your overall health. If you\u2019re thinking about incorporating walking into your daily routine or are already a walking pro, Vionic wants to support you on your journey. To help make the most of your walking routine, we\u2019re sharing our 8 tips for better walking. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Apply sunscreen.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s always wise to protect your skin from the potentially harsh rays of the sun. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apma.org\/Learn\/HealthyFeetTips.cfm?ItemNumber=9860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">APMA recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applying sunscreen all over the feet, especially on the tops and the fronts of your ankles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Stay hydrated.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure to drink plenty of water whenever you are participating in any form of exercise. Drinking more water can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/7-remedies-swollen-feet-pregnancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help lessen the swelling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of feet and ankles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Move on the map. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your usual walking route beginning to feel monotonous? Map out a new route or discover hiking trails nearby.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Wear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/womens-shoes\">supportive shoes<\/a>.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/supportive-technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthotic inserts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or shoes with arch support can help keep you comfortable during your walks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/womens-shoes\">Comfortable walking shoes<\/a> that provide arch support are crucial to making sure you\u2019re taking care of your feet, especially if you are looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/aches-and-pains\/plantar-fasciitis\">shoes for plantar fasciitis<\/a> relief.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Find a partner. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time catching up with friends or make it a date with your spouse. Walking with others can make your route more fun and safe.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Stretch it out.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stretching your feet after a walk can prevent injury and keep your feet healthy. Podiatrist <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/vionic-innovation-lab\/dr-jackie-sutera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Jackie Sutera<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends doing calf stretches to reduce knee pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Set goals.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No matter what you\u2019re aiming to achieve with your walking, setting goals will help you stay motivated and can give a feeling of accomplishment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"more-link\" id=\"excerpt\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/8-tips-for-better-walking-vionic-shoes\/\">Read More &gt;<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[259],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-inspiration","dwtl normal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3510"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13461,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3510\/revisions\/13461"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}