Welcome to my dedicated gear page. This is where I cut straight to the chase: The exact products I use, reviewed personally, with direct links to buy them. Having the right gear makes a huge difference in the walking experience, and these are my personal, tested favorites. If you're here to buy, you're in the right place. Just click the big blue button next to the item you want.
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Quick Summary: This is my ultimate choice for long-term tracking. This watch is designed to stay on your wrist without constant charging.
Battery Life: Lasts for days (even weeks) without charging.
Durability: Tough, reliable, and built for the outdoors.
My Take: The display is great in the day, but not so great at night.
Quick Summary: This is my primary choice for daily use. I find this watch to be great because its brilliant screen makes checking stats easy, even in bright sun.
Battery Life: It’s good for day-to-day wear, typically lasting me multiple days without a charge.
Built Tough: I've had zero issues with the casing or the watch face—it holds up perfectly during all my walking and daily activity.
My Take: While the display is bright and easy to read (a huge plus), I don't use it for sleep tracking because I find it a bit too chunky and uncomfortable to wear overnight. It's strictly for my active hours.
Quick Summary: My go-to shoe for keeping my feet bone-dry through puddles, slush, and trails.
Gore-Tex (GTX) Lining: 100% waterproof for spring and fall walking.
Traction: Great grip for stability on mixed surfaces.
My Take: While slightly heavy on concrete, they are perfect for keeping my feet comfortable and dry outdoors.
Quick Summary: This is my current at-home walking solution. I chose the UREVO Foldi Mini specifically because it's lightweight (around 50 lbs), includes handrails for safety, and is perfectly compact.
Small Footprint: It fits well in my small living room, making it easy to use and store.
Easy to Move: At about 50 lbs, I can easily slide it out of the way when I need the space back.
Safety First: It includes handrails, which gives me extra stability and peace of mind while I walk.
Just a heads-up—the monitor isn't a tray, so you can't balance a water bottle or laptop on it.
Quick Summary: The compact design is the best part. It’s super easy to move around and tuck away.
Space Saver: The compact build means it doesn't dominate a room and stores easily when not in use.
Convenience: Since it’s light and easy to adjust, I can get a quick set in whenever I have a moment.
My Take: The padding/foam parts where my feet hook in are a bit snug, but that’s a minor issue. For a cost-effective, easy-to-store bench, it’s a perfect addition to my home fitness routine.
Quick Summary: The water bottle that goes with me everywhere due to its simple, quick-access spout and insulated design.
Easy Drink Spout: Spring-loaded lid for one-hand access during walks.
Insulation: Keeps water cold for hours.
My Take: The handle is a bit narrow and can feel uncomfortable on those extra-long walks. But for the convenience of the spout and the cold water, I consider it a minor trade-off.
Quick Summary: Essential for summer treadmill sessions or quickly ventilating a room.
My Take: Powerful and reliable. The only small drawback is the cord length.
In a nutshell, I ruptured both Achilles tendons while playing squash and basketball between 2010 and 2017. I gave up all lunging sports and switched to low-impact walking as my main source of exercise. For all the drama about my Achilles tendons, check out my "About Me" page.
All this walking gear stuff is great, but, if you're feeling a bit off, your best bet is to swing by your doctor or a medical whiz. They've got the personalized advice and treatment that'll get you feeling tip-top.