You can tell if a shoe has that support by doing a “twist test,” where you hold the shoe on the ends and try to twist it like you’re wringing out a washcloth. “The stiffer the shoe, the better,” Lockwood says. BTW, all of the shoes we chose passed the twist test.

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS are still a couple of weeks away, but the sales are already coming in hot. Among said deals: Brooks, which has a bunch of serious steals on some of our favorite running shoe models across Amazon and Zappos.

Our experienced fitness editors found the best discounts on walking shoes that they've tested. Sales include Hoka, Brooks, and Skechers shoes.