Autumn Gardner is a marathon runner who loves to walk. Here are her thoughts on ECCO’s BIOM Walk shoes
The BIOM Walk shoes have become that shoe I never knew I needed! I have had the privilege to test these shoes over the past couple of months, and have been impressed with so many aspects of the shoe – the appearance, the care, the support. There is some maintenance required with the Yak leather uppers (cream wash, spray etc.), which I do treat other shoes with, though not necessarily my runners. However, the Yak uppers have made the BIOM Walk the most versatile to wear outside of exercising. The low profile keeps them from looking bulky, and I’ve worn them on “casual” work days without worry. The more I wear the Walks, the more comfortable I feel with my slightly altered gait (I find I’m not “pounding the pavement”). I do believe this has attributed to feeling less fatigued on rest days, and most importantly, before/after races. I was able to complete my first marathon one weekend, and do a triathlon the next without any fatigue or injury, while only walking in the BIOM’s between each race. Did I know that I needed a walking shoe prior to this test? No. But, after having tried the BIOM Walks, I know that I won’t do without again! I would definitely give the other shoes in the ECCO performance line a try after having such a positive experience with the walking shoes.
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