Nordic Walking ShoesFirst off, you're going to find that choosing nordic walking shoes is going to be real tough. Why? Because you aren't likely going to find a shoe actually called a Nordic Walking Shoe! Huh? What's going on you ask? Simple. Nordic Walking... ... is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities today. It has been popular in Europe for some time. Now it's making it's way to North America in a big way. We do it every day and love it! It's a natural progression. Sort of 'the next step' as you walk more. We talk a whole lot more about it in the Nordic Pole Walking section in A Different Walking Style. So there's a lot of buzz around it. You'll hear the term used. Naturally you might want to go looking for Nordic Walking Shoes if you want to Nordic Walk. Right? Seems quite logical to us really. At the moment though we have not been able to find an actual shoe made specifically for it. You probably won't any time soon either. We just want to save you the frustration of looking for something you won't find by that name. So if you're wanting some good Nordic Walking shoes ... ...here's a few tips! Start in the athletic or 'sporty' shoe area. Look for a shoe designed with a bit more stability. You don't want a lot of side roll in the shoe. You will be taking a little longer stride. At the same time the sole needs to allow for good forefoot flexibility so that you can push off your back toe easily.
Ouch! Way too techie again! For the record the Receptor is designed as a Trail Running Shoe. That's why it has that 'techie stuff' in it to begin with. In plain English these features can make Nordic Walking a joy. Yoko wears her Receptors every day on our walks and is sometimes hard to keep pace with! When you nordic walk, you tend to have a little longer stride. As you push off your back foot, your toes are going to bend a bit more because of it. You will appreciate the extra zip or spring to your step as you walk...and not having to fight a too stiff sole with poor flex. You will likely find breathable mesh uppers are a good idea for the drier, warmer seasons. Once you start to nordic walk you soon find yourself wanting to keep going. Good cooling and ventilation are always good things to have when you do! As the weather turns wetter and colder you probably want shoes with waterproof uppers, A good pair of walking socks with a high wool content will help keep your feet warmer on those cool days. if you plan on walking at dusk or night, make sure you find shoes with reflective accents on them. Safety is always recommended! There you go! Just a few things for you to think about when you are ready to take this step. It's well worth it when you do. One More Thing Did we answer your questions? Is there more information you would like to see us add on this page? Please do Contact Us and let us know. Help us make your experience here as complete as possible!
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Some shoes like the ECCO Receptor even has something called a three pronged forefoot propulsion plate and exo-skeletal wraparound shank built into them. 
