This New Balance 1540 is a rock solid walking shoe for me.  Along with my custom orthotics, it  more than handles my various biomechanical issues.  It enables me to walk every day for 5 to 6 miles.  I have tried many other makes/models of shoes, but this is the best for me.  (I still wish New Balance would start reissuing their 1123, the predecessor to the 1540.  The 1123, for me, is even better than the 1540.)  I can't imagine using any other walking shoe.