Coach CarmenĀ® Race Walk Shoe

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PushoverĀ® Technology

ReshodĀ® Walking Shoes originally offered a midsole with a reverse heel, which means that the heel height was lower than the toe height.

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The midsole in a ReshodĀ® Walking Shoe is comprised exclusively of angled foam components, as opposed to ones that are vertical or horizontal in nature.

Meet Coach CarmenĀ®

Coach Carmen began her competitive race walking career in 1986 when she was told by doctors to pursue a low impact sport.

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21 reviews for Coach CarmenĀ® Race Walk Shoe

  1. Richard VanEck (verified owner) –

    Best shoes, over a minute faster with my Reshod shoes in a 5K

    • admin –

      That’s fantastic. Congratulations. Thanks for letting us know.

  2. CM –

    “HANDS DOWN PERFECT RACE WALKING SHOE! First, the minute I tried the blue ones, I could tell the giant difference between these and the typical walking shoes found in specialized running/walking shoe stores. They do not bounce! Second, I felt immediately how my feet changed the way they rolled all the way from heel to toe smoothly which is what you want in this sport. Third, it is likely that you will not need to buy any additional orthotics (e.g. insoles). This is the first walking shoe I buy which I did not have to get insoles for it. The stability you get from them as is was enough for me. Fourth, I have been training with these shoes for over 3 months already and did my first judged 5K race using them. I can tell that most if not all of the issues I used to have during training such as plantar fascitis (PF) and bunion pain have disappeared throughout this period using the RESHOD shoes. Especially the PF is gone. I no longer have that sharp pain of the irritated plantar fascia. I can only deduce that I am doing things more naturally mechanically speaking thanks to these shoes. I can tell I am using my leg muscles and moving them efficiently. I move faster than ever! Fifth, I do recognize I have a consistent and structured workout routine and so far, have done several power walk 10K races before doing Olympic race walking. I did those with the usual walking shoes. RESHOD shoes have made a world of difference in my training especially they have made working technique in the sport a lot easier. They are proof of something I have read in articles about walking: ĀØThe single most important investment you can make is a good pair of shoes…”. Finding a shoe that meets your needs to a “T” in your discipline could be hard but with my RESHODs, the search is over. I am not looking back. Get yours and feel the difference and notice the results!”

  3. Janice (verified owner) –

    Bestest fastest shoes ever. Not a race walker. Got into zero drop when I did some speed walking a few years back. Injured peroneal nerve under my foot during covid and could not walk. Months went by, had an unrelated, pretty big 5 hour abdominal surgery for another health issue about a month ago and the advice was to walk. I asked the surgeonā€¦ as far as I want?? Yesā€¦
    Found the blue reshods in my closet 2 weeks out of the hospital and that day rocked 5 miles which was shockingly farther than I had been going.I have not looked back.
    These are the best shoes for an efficient gait and they do not let you saunter! Love them!!

    • admin –

      Wow! That’s quite a story. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you are fully recovered from all of your health issues and wish you the best in your future training.

  4. Larry Silverman (verified owner) –

    After 25 years of road running, my lower back changed my plans. A sports orthopedist suggested that the impact of my usual 6cm(vertical oscillation) stride led to my lower back problems. He suggested race/power walking primarily to decrease vertical oscillation (mine is now.2.8 cm). I began race/power walking mixed with treadmill workouts. However, my running shoes were too heavy and not up to the challenge. I changed to Reshod Pushovers and noticed almost immediate improvements in treadmill performance, without back problems. I also purchased Coach Carmen race/walk shoes and alternate these for outdoor race/walking. The zero drop design and overall low weight are the keys to a perfect shoe. Too much cushioning in typical running shoes is not desirable once the vertical oscillation is significantly decreased. I’m happy.

    • admin –

      Thanks for sharing your story, Larry! In 1981, I suffered a low back injury with the same recommendation from a doctor. I also struggled to find shoes with didn’t aggravate my injury and searched unsuccessfully to find the right shoes. That process led to the development of Reshod Walking Shoes. I’m always happy to hear that my work has paid off for more walkers than myself. I wish you much success in your rehab, training and racing.

  5. Paul Tam –

    Just came back from Canberra Marathon. My blue race walker did a perfect job on roads and trails. Firm yet comfortable. I am still a race walk learner but this shoe makes power walking so easy (an unfair advantage) and I had plenty left for a double Marathon but time to go home šŸ™‚ Well built, no obvious damage or wear after the Marathon either.

    • admin –

      Congratulation on your marathon, Paul! Thanks for letting us know how the shoes performed. That style has an outsole which works really well on uneven terrain of dirt, gravel, etc. Good choice. All the best on your next race.

  6. Paul T (verified owner) –

    Just ordered my 2nd pair ready for 2021 !
    A power walker aiming to improve my speed via race walking, I found the blue shoe immediately reduce my time by 1 minute per km, with ease.
    Reshod is the best shoe I come across for power walking. Takes some used to but myself and another walking club member gives this a thumb up. Heel is firm yet soft, well balance, toe room is ample, with a tendency to propel you forward which I called it an “unfair advantage” !
    I have done various distance up to half marathon and very happy with it.
    Only caution is size. If you are an overseas buyer like me, email Carmen to get her advice before ordering.
    I’ll let you know how it holds up for marathon distance and durability next time. I recommend the mesh cap love the elastic strap which hold down nicely during a windy day.

    Happy walking.

    • admin –

      Wow, thanks, Paul! I’m so glad you’re loving the shoes and Reshod mesh cap! I look forward hearing your updates. Rock on!

  7. Timo SirĆ©n –

    Hi, and thank you for these shoes. I have power walked Coach Carmen Race Walk shoes now about six months, mainly on the asphalt track and my experiences are somewhat the best. The shoes are light and roll perfectly from heel to toe, still providing good support. This balance has fundamentally changed my stride. My technique has evolved considerably, and I have also managed to improve my lap times. I am very satisfied. With these prospects, I will continue to walk on these. I wish you good steps

    • admin –

      Thank you, Timo. If you are a Facebook user and not already part of our “Racewalkers” group, please check us out. Coach Carmen offers many tips for walkers that might add to your progress. You can also find many videos at the Reshod Walking Shoes YouTube Channel. We wish you all the best in your training.

  8. Alan Burchell (verified owner) –

    I’m a newbie to this sport and have just bought a pair of the blue shoes. I immediately found them light weight and very comfortable.There’s lots of foot room and there’s no clunky heel that you have on regular running shoes. I love them.

    • admin –

      Wow. And all the way from Ireland. Thank you so much for the international order. I appreciate you taking the chance on a new technology from so far away. I wish you many fast miles!

  9. Jenny Stuckey –

    I ordered the blue Coach Carmen shoes online. I was initially concerned about getting the sizing correct but with Carmen’s help I was able to choose the right size and they are a perfect fit.

    I could feel the pushover effect straight away and this definitely made me feel like I was walking faster. A 7km training walk confirmed this and I posted a new training PB without doing anything different.

    I like the roomy toe box, as I have a bunion on my left foot. The part of the shoe where my bunion sticks out is made of soft mesh which does not press on my bunion like a lot of other shoes. I also like how the tongue is padded. Some shoes have a thin, flimsy tongue which hurts the top of my bony foot after a while, but the Coach Carmens are nicely padded along the tongue and around the heel.

    I love these shoes and can’t wait to try them out at my next competition.

  10. Lori Grimmett (verified owner) –

    Wow! The pushover technology is obvious within the first few steps! These shoes are unlike anything I’ve tried before. Their purposeful design is evident and specific to this unique sport. They seem to propel me forward – with the same effort but faster speed. The first time I wore them to the track I set a new personal speed record! Truly amazing! I do love the blue color, although I wish the same shoe came in other colors as well. I’d love this same shoe in red, and an orange-red would be fantastic!

    • admin –

      Wow. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. A new PR! Awesome. We haven’t decided on the colorway for the next Coach Carmen Race Walk Shoe, but red and orange are great options. Stay tuned.

  11. Dawn Kulich (verified owner) –

    I got the blue version a month ago. I have had some serious problems with my feet for over a decade. These are the first walking shoes that feel great. The zero drop heel (with my metatarsal orthotics) have taken all of the pressure off the balls of my feet and make walking a true pleasure. I am hoping to start learning racewalking technique this year.

    • admin –

      Wow. That’s really great news! Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know. Enjoy some pain free walking and send us your photos once you learn to race walk.

  12. Gary Goldblatt (verified owner) –

    I have never had a pair of shoes that were perfect right out of the box. I love how roomy the uppers are! The toe box in most of the other shoes I’ve tried (racing flats) were too snug and I had to re-lace them, skipping all but a couple of holes and tieing them loosely to fit. These are perfect as is! I did a shakeout 5k just to try them out and while it took a little time to get used to zero drop (I had been using a 7 mm drop shoe), I found myself having a hard time not going faster than planned. I ended up with my best 5k time of the season w/out trying very hard. I’m really excited to see where these shoes are going to take me!

  13. Pamela Erno –

    I wore my new Blues for my second leg of Portland to Coast- the push over was better and it felt like a sprint.
    I really like the low profile along with the full foot stability! With both my Blues and Reds I dont feel like I’m going to roll my ankles, they are durable- with out being bulky, lightweight and grippy!
    Looking forward to trimming my times in my Reshod Blues!
    I recommend both shoes for any kind of walking!

  14. Barbara Ports –

    I’ve just gotten the blue shoes after wearing and wearing out three pairs of the red ones. The blue shoes are comfortable with a roomy toe box, true sizing for my 6.5 foot, noticeably lighter and give a great push off. I will buy more!

  15. Chane Griggs (verified owner) –

    Although the ā€˜redā€™ shoe is an excellent racewalking shoe, I found that the ā€˜bluesā€™ are even better! I noticed that the rollover technology is more pronounced and the soles seem to wear longer than the original shoe.

  16. Larry J. Rivarde (verified owner) –

    I have been race walking for over 25 years. I have struggled to find the ā€œrightā€ shoe, usually settling for a racing flat. Well, these blue race walking shoes are perfect. They are by far the best shoes I have had for this very unique sport. In fact, I have reduced my per mile times by nearly a minute per mile since I began wearing them. Truly amazing! Thanks again, Carmen, for creating this version of your walking shoes.

    • admin –

      Wow! A minute per mile. That’s amazing!!! Thanks for trying these shoes and letting us know. We hope these shoes will continue to take you back in time. šŸ™‚

  17. James W. Veenstra (verified owner) –

    Within the first few steps it is apparent that these are true race walking shoes, not zero drop running shoes. I can feel the better “push off.” They are the best RW shoes I have used considering the general feel, roomy toe box, comfort, padded tongue, lightness, and stability. You can tell they were designed by a experienced race walker who has managed to design a shoe that maximizes the foot mechanics of our sport.

    • admin –

      Wow. Thank you so much for those kind words. I worked a long time to get this idea developed and commercialized. My hope is to use these shoes to grow our sport and also to offer technical options to pedestrians of all sorts. All the best in your training and racing. — Coach Carmen

  18. Donna Trilli –

    These shoes hug my heel tighter than the red shoes and they help propel my foot in a forward motion better, too. They soles grip gravel better, too. I highly recommend these shoes!

  19. Ben Young –

    These are awesome shoes, Light upper, great tread, and lightweight in general. I recommend these shoes to anyone from a competitive racewalker to a golfer. Very comfortable and durable as well. Love ’em.

  20. Michael Mannozzi –

    Disclaimer:
    I have wear tested the blue shoe prototypes. The outsole was the same as the red one but it worked well for me in terms of durability and traction. I won 2 races in the blue shoes and took 2nd at the USA indoor 10,000 while taking 3rd at the USA 50k Nationals and qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Trials in the 50k. Fantastic results for wear test shoes. The final product has a different pattern on the bottom but appear to be the same material for the rubber outsole and a sleeker design! Overall pleased with the life span of the shoes. I have had traction even in winter conditions although i advise one to use discretion for inclement weather. I had to be certain to properly tie my shoes as the toe box is generous and i advise all to tie the shoe appropriate to how it fits your foot as it will vary for different foot types and sizes. I am ecstatic to get the finished product on my feet!!!!

  21. Stephanie Casey –

    I have tried a prototype of the new blue shoes and they are my favorite walking shoes yet! They are a step up from the red shoes, lighter weight, great for racing in. If you like the red shoes and are into competitive walking then these are the shoes for you. I’ve worn them to 2 national championships, they are my go-to race shoe and I can’t wait to have them available for training in too.

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