The right shoes can make or break your day, whether you're lifting weights at the gym, running errands, or walking around and exploring.

Last year’s Pegasus was undoubtedly a capable workhorse, but it disappointed us in one key area—its shallow, low-volume toebox. The Cole Hann womens All-Day Trainer is made from a tactile combination of lightweight Stitchlite, the zonally-engineered stitch upper provides custom breathability while a leather heel cup ensures dynamic support with Grand. On top of that propulsive foam, there’s a contoured EVA-based frame that matches the shape of your foot, creating a more supportive, comfortable fit that lets your foot sit deeper in the shoe. Why We Like It: The shoe has additional arch support and cushioning, plus an ankle-supporting design. Solereview frequently receives footwear questions from readers employed in the healthcare and retail industry.

For an at-home alternative, try the Oofos Ooahh Slide Sandal, which took the title of “best recovery shoes” two years in a row in Shape’s Fitness Awards. Super lightweight and breathable, the GrandPro Rally Court combines canvas uppers with a luxuriously cushioned memory foam footbed for soft, cushioned landings. I laced my shoes up a little too tightly, apparently, because the top of my foot was screaming late in my marathon. Nobody is winning a race in these pogo sticks—the lead pack is likely to pick the SuperComp Elite v3, which is designed for true speed. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

The Vibram Ecostep outsole includes at least 30% recycled content and provides pretty good grip on most surfaces, although it does struggle in mud. While the Dansko Kane Clogs are popular among nurses who work long shifts, we’ve found them to be especially well-suited to food service and hospitality workers who have to tread carefully among spilled drinks and sticky surfaces. On the outside, its flexible outsole guarantees comfort and its leather-rubber exterior repels water and stains. GuideRails add a fraction of extra weight to the shoe, but this didn’t give the Hyperion GTS a black mark from our wear-testers.

Kate has been pictured wearing Veja trainers on several occasions so it's fair to say they're her go-to. Thanks to its responsive DNA LOFT v2 cushioning, these shoes offer a comfy midsole from heel to toe that one of our testers compared to a “pair of clouds. Underfoot, the partially recycled foam midsole and Vibram Litebase outsole are protective and well cushioned, well suited to long days of walking. People working in the retail and service industry know this, and so do those employed in hospitals, restaurants, and post offices.

f you’re walking for exercise or prefer a shoe with a peppy, energetic feel that helps you maintain a brisk pace, look for walking shoes with more advanced cushioning foams. These were not the snappiest shoes I have worn,” said Alyssa Dever, an overpronator and midfoot-striker.

The term “walking shoes” can refer to a broad range of shoes, including running shoes, trail shoes, and even hiking boots. If you're looking for a smarter pair of trainers to wear to work, consider swapping your go-to leather plimsols for Reiss' sleek nude alternative – they're just neutral as white, but they won't discolour or scuff in the same way over time. We love how the brand has gone all-out with house signatures here – clock the monogram print and tricolor webbing.