Why is it important to choose a special shoe for race walking?
Stop walking with your running shoes!
Bio-mechanical studies carried out by Decathlon SportsLab with our technical partners have enabled us to pinpoint the foot's specific needs during fitness walking: the angle of contact with the ground, the trajectory of the foot pressure areas and the intensity of the propulsion phase.
The choice of components, the geometry of the sole and the shape of the upper mean our race walking shoes will satisfy every need.
Behold the sole of a shoe specially designed for fitness walking:
To support the foot as it rolls outwards (typically the case during fitness walking), the sole is rounded at the outside of the foot, with a pressure path from the heel to the toes.
The heel geometry and HeelRoll* technology improves stability on the ground.And the Flex-H sole? On the front part of the sole, the 3 H-shaped flex grooves ensure flexibility during propulsion.
Removable insole
The insole is removable for faster drying.They can also be replaced by orthopaedic insoles.
Tips for storage and maintenance
Hand wash
Do not tumble dry
Storage tips
You are advised to store your shoes in a dry, dark and well-ventilated place.