I tried to walk for many years. And surely something would hurt. Every shoe was too tight, too flat, rubbed somewhere and so on. On the way, walks were interrupted or had to be stopped several times. No longer. So, while still relatively new, I've done several 5 mile hikes with no problems! No calf/shin splints, no rubbing, no arch pain, nothing, just happy feet and legs. These shoes are great, at least for walking. I might even try to walk in them!