Do you want a walking shoe that can do it all? May I present: the Columbia Konos TRS, an affordable shoe built to transition seamlessly from road to trail.
These shoes feature in my guide to the best walking shoes as the best on a budget thanks to the wallet-friendly RRP and the frequency with which I've noticed discounts pop up.
The slightly pricier waterproof Outdry version of the Konos is now discounted by 45% at Zappos in the deep wave/super sonic colorway. There are still plenty left in some sizes, but they are selling out fast, so you'll want to take advantage of this deal while it lasts.
The Konos is a comfortable shoe, which is somewhat surprising as my previous choice for the budget spot in my guide was a little lacking in this area.
It's got great cushioning and is quite bouncy, which is also unusual for a shoe designed, at least partially, for the trial.
I haven't personally tested the Outdry feature, but found the basic TRS held up reasonably well to light rain. Waterproofing fixes one of my main complaints about this shoe, so I can only describe it as an upgrade.
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