
I wore the proper, blister preventing socks and also did 3-6 miles a day with this shoe weeks before the event--finished the 10K bleeding from both heels. I had been training for months with a different brand shoe, but tried this one because it was supposedly made solely for speed walking. I will buy the other one again even though it was intended for running (Adidas!!).
Great shoes w leather uppers and great fit. I liked them so much I bought three pairs. Excellent for walking or daily comfort.