8 of my top walking shoes on sale with up to 90% off

A selection of walking shoes on sale this week from Hoka, Merrell, Salomon, Craghoppers, and Vasque — (Image credit: Vasque / Craghoppers / Merrell / Salomon / Hoka)

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I've hiked my way through the boggy Lake District, hilly Peaks, muddy Welsh countryside, and picturesque Dolomites enough times to know a good pair of walking shoes when I see them. As woman&home's digital health editor, I've put thousands of miles through my boots and trainers.

Everyone's feet and gait are different, so not every pair of walking or trail running shoes will work for everyone. I have found I reach for the same brands over and over again in my wardrobe, veering towards the likes of Hoka, Merrell, Vasque, and Salomon for support and comfort. Whether it's testing them for guides or buying them for my next trip, it's fair to say I've tried almost every brand out there and their top sellers.

Now, with summer officially here, many brands have taken the cue that it's time to start the seasonal sales as we all take to the trails again. I've seen plenty of deals on my favourite shoes.

Where to shop walking shoes in the sale

SportsShoes.com: Save up to 84% on walking shoes for trail and city hikes and 15% off new season collections with code SPRING15
The Sports Edit: Up to 50% off Merrell, Hoka, Salomon, Adidas and more are live
Sports Direct: An impressive 90% off Craghoppers hiking shoes and more
Salomon: Up to 30% off walking, trail running, and hiking shoes
Columbia: The summer sale is live now with up to 50% off hiking shoes, sandals, and boots
Asics: 20% or more off trail shoes when shopping direct at the Asics Outlet
Hoka: From the Speedgoat 6 to hiking sandals, save up to 40% direct

My top picks for walking shoes in the sale

The Salomon XT-6 has become something of a style icon in recent years (I wear mine to the office as much as I wear it on the trails), and it's great to see this versatile, supportive shoe get its moment in the sun. Now with 20% off in this black and reflective colourway, it's one of the better deals I've seen on the shoe this year.

At the time of writing, sizes 3 to 7.5 were available. I've spotted the shoe in larger sizes in a brighter white and pink or black and orange colourway (at an even bigger discount) at ASOS.

The Hoka Anacapa is a springy, supportive shoe that I've worn trekking through mud in the Lake District and strolling up climbs in the Dolomites. It's also Jessica Alba's favourite walking shoe.

This low-key black colourway is similar to the pair I have, so I can also attest to the discreet appearance of this shoe if you're more of a city walker as well.

A lightweight boot from the same collection is also on sale (£83.99), which is a good option for heavier hikes where you'll need a little more ankle support but still want breathability.

How to find a good walking shoe in the sale

Material: While we're buying in the summer, it's worth thinking about whether you intend to wear your shoe for a walking workout in the colder, wetter months, and if so, I'd recommend buying a pair with a GORE-TEX liner. These tend to be more expensive at full price as it's a relatively advanced technology, so it's always worth saving when you can.
Activity: Not every hike needs a dedicated walking shoe. Sometimes, a supportive trainer (like the Hoka Bondi 9) is enough to see you through hours of city trekking. If you need something grippier, focus on the lugs. These grippy features on the bottom of most walking shoes will help you take on rocky trails and any slippery conditions with more confidence in your feet and ankles.
Price: Walking shoes are among the most discounted of all activewear items throughout the year, so it's worth being picky about your saving. If it's not at least 20%, then I'd say it's worth hanging on for something better - unless it's the Salomon XT-6, as these are rarely ever on sale.
Colour: I'd say that colour should be the least of your priorities, but it's still worth thinking about. Darker colourways tend to go on sale over the warmer months as people oft for pastels to match their hiking wardrobes.

Grace Walsh is woman&home's Health Channel Editor, working across the areas of fitness, nutrition, sleep, mental health, relationships, and sex. She is also a qualified fitness instructor.

A digital journalist with over seven years experience as a writer and editor for UK publications, Grace has covered (almost) everything in the world of health and wellbeing with bylines in Cosmopolitan, Red, The i Paper, GoodtoKnow, and more.