I Love Walmart’s $20 New Balance Sneaker Lookalikes

As someone who lives in NYC—aka one of the most walkable cities in the world—I must have comfy, supportive shoes at my disposal. Lately, I’ve been finding affordable sneakers that look similar to popular name-brand pairs, including this $20 pair of sneakers from Walmart.

Not only are they stylish, easy to slip on and comfortable for hours of walking, but they also remind me of my $110 New Balance 550 sneakers and look nearly identical to the 530 style, which are 80% pricier. And while I love my New Balances, I’ve been reaching for my $20 pair ever since I got them.

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Avia 5000 Performance Suede Sneakers

As a current best-seller with over 5,000 five-star ratings, these chunky suede-lined sneakers are a clear hit—and now that Walmart sent me the pair to test myself, I can see why. They are so cushiony they feel like walking on clouds and stabilize my ankles and feet, without feeling too tight, to walk 10,000+ steps a day. They also look like trendy retro dad sneakers. I successfully pair them with virtually every outfit in my closet, including dressy and casual styles, to run errands, meet friends for brunch, and walk around the city all day. They are even sophisticated enough to be worn in business casual office settings.

While I personally choose to reserve these sneakers for day trips and walks around the city, I’ve also worn them to the gym and noticed that the odor-controlled pair hold up very well on the treadmill, stair climber and my group fitness classes. They come in both medium and wide widths and various colors, like tan, rose pink and several pairs with a metallic silver trim. My best friend said the sneakers caught her eye as soon as she saw me wearing them, and that she likes them so much, she’s buying her own pair. I warned her to buy them soon, however, because several colors are selling out.

And we’re not the only ones who are a fan of these shoes—hundreds of Walmart shoppers highly recommend them. One shopper felt so comfortable wearing these shoes, which they also think look high-end, they now own 10 pairs. Another reviewer with arthritis was also happy to slide into these comfortable shoes after their ankle replacement, while a third person wore them for 12 hours to walk around Universal Studios one day, after deciding to pick this pair over a $200 pair, and said their feet did not hurt afterward.

Snap up these $20 Avia sneakers while they’re still in stock, and keep scrolling to discover Walmart’s other top-rated comfy walking sneakers, including spring-ready styles and pairs from Reebok and Skechers up to 62% off.

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