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Comfortable Walking Shoes on Sale at DSW
8/22/2026, 12:43:08 AM
Overview of the DSW Shoe Recommendations
A recent shopping guide highlights a selection of walking and running shoes available at DSW, emphasizing comfort, cushioning, and affordability. The guide lists options from several major brands, with discounted prices ranging from the mid-$50s to the low $100s.
Featured Brands and Models
- Skechers Summits High Range Slip-On – a slip-on sneaker praised for its affordability and comfort.
- New Balance Fresh Foam 520 V9 – equipped with proprietary foam midsoles for cushioning and a breathable mesh upper.
- Brooks Revel 8 – a sporty running sneaker featuring thick DNA LOFT v2 midsoles for energy absorption and a knit upper for breathability.
- Skechers Slip-Ins Arch Fit Drex – minimal, airy sneakers with memory-foam insoles and slip-in technology.
- Brooks Ghost Max L – designed for walking with a rounded toe box, high-stack DNA LOFT v3 midsole, wide outsole, and leather upper for durability.
- Skechers Max Cushioning Endeavor – lightweight, responsive construction suitable for everyday wear.
- Asics Gel-Contend 9 – supportive walking and running shoe with OrthoLite footbeds and AMPLIFOAM+ midsoles.
- New Balance 370 – retro-styled sneaker combining mesh, suede, and thick EVA midsoles.
- Kizik Athens – a traditional-lace sneaker that incorporates Hands-Free Labs Cage technology for hands-free entry.
Pricing and Discount Details
The guide notes original prices ranging from $70 (Skechers Slip-On) to $170 (Skechers Max Cushioning Endeavor). Discounted prices start at $55 for the Skechers Slip-On, with additional $10 off clearance items when shoppers apply the code BACKPACK. Other highlighted deals include a $75 price point for Asics Gel-Contend 9 and a $100 price for the Brooks Ghost Max L.
Practical Features Highlighted
Each shoe is described in terms of specific comfort attributes: foam midsoles for cushioning, breathable mesh or knit uppers for airflow, and specialized technologies such as DNA LOFT and Hands-Free Labs Cage. The guide also references podiatrist recommendations for certain Brooks models as beneficial for plantar fasciitis relief.
Shopping Guidance
Readers are directed to DSW’s online store for the listed deals and encouraged to explore additional offers via the Fox News deals page. The guide suggests checking Amazon for further Brooks options recommended by podiatrists.
