Best lightweight: Merrell Morphlite I could ... How we tested the best women's walking shoes To determine the best walking shoes for women, I tested 20 sneakers and five walking sandals total.

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Best lightweight: Merrell Morphlite I could ... To determine the best walking shoes for women, I tested 20 sneakers and five walking sandals total. I wore each shoe on three or more walks.