Are You Wearing the Right Sneakers?

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We asked hundreds of SELF reader-testers to put 421 pairs of sneakers through their paces. Four weeks, 6,035 miles, 253 workout DVDs, 418 classes and 766 hours of strength training later, we present our first annual sneaker awards! Pinpoint your perfect pair to step up to your fitness goals.

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WALKING SHOES

Walkers strike heel first, rolling heel to toe, so a supportive heel, flexible sole and bend in the toe box are key.

Winner: Devotion, $80; Ryka.com . Eight squishy triangles create a platform along the bottom of the shoe. One tester said, "It was like walking on marshmallows."
Photo by: Courtesy of Zappos
WALKING SHOES

Walkers strike heel first, rolling heel to toe, so a supportive heel, flexible sole and bend in the toe box are key.

Winner: Devotion, $80; Ryka.com . Eight squishy triangles create a platform along the bottom of the shoe. One tester said, "It was like walking on marshmallows."

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