Sugestion for good walking shoes for a 90-plus-year-old?

I have talked to my primary and Emergency ortho ; they’ve rated but did not say anything but arthritis in right hip. I have had spacers put in lower back but my pain starts from waist down. What kind of medicine would cause this? I take antidepressants and high blood pressure meds.

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What ones Are ON

Is on the make or manufacture I’ve never heard of that name

Could be venous insufficiency

@daves2This is a link to the website https://www.on.com/en-us/collection/cloud They make men and women’s walking/running shoes. They are very comfortable.

This is such a useful discussion. I have hip and knee pain when I walk long distances or stand for too many hours on hard surfaces. The pain is worse in bad weather. I use Skechers for standing and for my daily 2.5-mile walk around the neighborhoods. I use Merrills for hiking. I tried Brooks and didn't like the way they felt. I donated them. I'm considering the Hokas for my walks. My balance is okay, not perfect, so I'm shying away from the Bondis. Maybe the Cliftons or the Transports?

I have worn both the Bondi and the Clifton. I like the Clifton the best. It’s a bit narrower and not as chunky.

One thing I observed is some people don't replace their walking shoes every 200-500 miles or use shoes that are 10+ years old, regardless of the miles on them. I know that's a wide mileage range (because there's lots of variables) but if you can afford it changing the shoes at 200 miles or at like 7 years regardless the mileage I have found makes a huge difference in reducing or eliminating any pains, including next day soreness. In fact if you get the same model it may feel like a different shoe. Plus the walk is so much more enjoyable in newer shoes. You have all the support, stability and the midsole is not compressed.

Interestingly, and unfortunately, in my experience, shoes today are of inferior quality when it comes to stability to shoes made in the past, regardless of all the manufacturer's hype. Still these are better than worn out shoes.

I went to the shoe store today and found an extremely helpful clerk. I decided on Mizuno Wave something. I tried it out this afternoon, and after some initial pain, I engaged my core and continued my walk. I think these will be okay. I must have tried out a dozen different shoes/brands! The clerk was incredibly patient and helpful. The store was packed!