Tell the salesperson that you are training for a 60-mile walk. That will help them find the appropriate running or walking shoes for an endurance event like the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®.
Try on shoes with the same type of sock you’ll be walking in. Test them out on a hard surface.
You will probably need a shoe that is one-half or one size larger than your normal shoe size.
Your heel should not slip in and out of the shoe as you walk.
The shoe should be flexible, not stiff.
There should be a thumb’s width of space between your toe and the end of the shoe.
Look for shoes that breathe and don’t cause your feet to overheat.
Shop for shoes in the afternoon or evening, since feet have a tendency to swell over the course of the day.
When you find a good pair of shoes, buy a second pair. Alternate between both pairs while training, so you don’t wear your shoes out before the Komen 3-Day.