Nike Women's Air Alaris

http://www.footlocker.com/catalog/productdetail/model_nbr--89698/sku--38182161/cm--GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20GENERAL%20SEARCH/
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Whoa, that's almost the same one I would recommend, except it may hurt to run on gravel.
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I like New Balance for comfort and quality. I would suggest their cross trainer shoes
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Generally running shoes are pretty good for walking too. I would recommend something by newbalance, something in the category of training shoes or cross trainers..

They don't have really good pictures on the newbalance.com website, but you'll see a lot of good stuff at the store. Look for cross trainers.
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My wife is very happy with the Nike Free 5.0. You can order them in any combination of colors you like at the Nike iD website:

http://nikeid.nike.com/

(The Nike iD website is entirely Flash-based so I can't provide a direct link.)

For running on hard surfaces she uses them with Dr. Scholl's Massaging Gel Sport insoles:

http://www.drscholls.com/drscholls/productSearch.do?method=doProductDetailsLookup&searchArg=57

I agree with other reviewers that there is no one-size-fits-all solution and that you have to take into account the biomechanics of your foot, body type, style of walking/running, etc. In extreme cases (severe overpronation, bursitis, etc) you may need prescription orthotics.
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I am a big, big fan of Nike Air Pegasus. This running shoe has been around for 25 years and there is a reason why. It is a very lightweight shoe with superior cushioning. It really eases the impact that sore joints can get and makes exercising much more fun. The big reason is that the Air Pegasus has Air cushioning on the heel and ball of the foot. The feel is much smoother and softer than other Nike airs. The only other shoes I've worn that are even close are the Asics Gels, but Pegasus feel much more cushioned yet. And with that cushioning the Pegasus is still a very stable shoe and they are light. I've know many people who have gotten hooked... once you buy one pair, you'll be buying another pair the next year. My highest recomendations go to this product!

Here are two videos about the shoe from Runner's World. The first is about the men's version which gives a lot of the overview. The second video is women's specific. I'd check both out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W1MKQcfmKk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH9GrOxhSck
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20 plus years of loving these shoes... every time I've left trying to save money, I always come back and now I wouldn't buy anything else.

Runner's World
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a cross training shoe-

also--go shopping at the end of tehd day--or at least exercise for 15 minutes prior--as your feet get a little bigger throughout the day and with use
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Go to a local runner's store or a local sports store. They will for sure know what sneakers to sell you. Every person's needs are different, for example if you have low arches they'll give you sneakers that will support your feet better. I run and have always had luck getting my sneakers this way.
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Try Ryka. They are designed and made by women.
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http://ryka.com/main.asp

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