I test walking shoes for a living and my favorite pair of Skechers are currently reduced by up to 31%
Get these bouncy Skechers for under $70

One of the best pairs of shoes I tested in 2024 was the Skechers Women's Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 Speed Play (what a mouthful). I get through multiple pairs of shoes a year testing for Fit&Well's guide to the best walking shoes, but I still reach for these, leaving other pairs languishing at the back of my closet.
Currently, there's a discount of up to 31% off these sensational sneakers at Amazon.
Already affordable, the Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 is reduced by up to 31% on Amazon. This discount doesn't apply to every size, so it's a lottery if the 31% discount applies to your size, but there are still plenty of reductions across both colorways.
If you want a high-quality shoe without the hefty price of something like the Hoka Bondi 8 or the Brooks Glycerin Max, then this is the shoe for you. It's springy, like all my favorite shoes, but with a price point $60-$100 lower than sports brands.
You sacrifice a little on bounce and energy return, because the sole is a bit denser than the heavily engineered road running shoes I tend to rate, but they are still delightfully well-cushioned. The heel tab is handy for getting them on and the mesh upper is well-ventilated, keeping your feet cool in warm weather.
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Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.
Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.
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