I test walking shoes for a living and my favorite pair of Skechers are reduced by up to 30%

I've tested more than 30 pairs of walking shoes and this pair made it into my top 10—some sizes are available for under $70 so don't delay

Skechers MAx Cushioning Elite Speed Play
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Lou Mudge
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I test walking shoes for Fit&Well's best walking shoes guide and have been keeping an eye out for discounts on my favorites. I've tested a lot of Skechers shoes, and recently took the Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 for a spin. This pair took the crown as my favorite pair of Skechers, stealing the title from the Go Walk 7.

They are currently discounted by up to 32% off on Amazon, depending on the size. I can't recommend these shoes enough. They're a more affordable option than the Hoka Bondi 8 which tops my walking shoe guide, but offer a similar level of comfort and cushioning.

I still reach for my pair of Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 shoes when I'm going for a walk, because I know the bouncy midsole will keep me comfortable no matter how many miles I cover.

Skechers Women's Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 Speed Play: was$100,now $68.50 at Amazon

Skechers Women's Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 Speed Play: was $100, now $68.50 at Amazon

Save 32% This is a better deal than some I've seen in sales events such as Amazon Prime Day or Black Friday. If you've been waiting for a healthy discount on one of the best walking shoes, this might just be the best going before fall's annual sales.

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Be aware that Skechers shoes tend to run large. You can afford to buy a half-size down compared with your usual size in Hoka or Brooks shoes.

Another advantage of the Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 is the durable outsole, which is one of the main reasons I prefer it to the Go Walk 7 as my favorite Skechers shoe. While the Go Walk 7 is delightfully comfortable, the outsole tended to pick up pebbles and it wore down remarkably fast after the initial testing period. If you're looking for a shoe that will last, then the Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 is a better choice.

Lou Mudge
Lou Mudge
Fitness Writer

Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.

Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health. 

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