I am in construction. I manage the job and my guys so mostly walking around all day. I typically average 15k steps a day. I wear Danners for work and replace them every 1.5-2 years. Sooner if they let any water or moisture in.
I'm looking to replace my New Balance shoes. No idea what model.
Cost isn't really an issue. My priority is buying a comfortable tennis shoe/walking/running shoe. Definitely not something converse style but nothing gay and nigger ball high top shit.
Mid 30s
For the money, Asics are one of the best athletic shoes you can buy.
A little more depth to my response... I've got almost 30 years on you. What I am now noticing is people that worked on their feet tend to have better feet as they age - probably because their tendons were used more. I flew a desk, and my feet spent a lot of time relaxed/extended which causes the tendons to contract. That said, I retired early and put about 6 years in being extremely active and on the go before I hit 60. Bottom line is I'm now seeing more plantar faciitis in friends and acquaintances who had jobs with potato-level activity. Get - and get used to wearing - shoes with arch support well before you hit 50 to keep your feet tendons happy. And if you find yourself flying a desk or spending more time driving in your job, make sure you prioritize "on your feet" activities to balance that out - particularly as you rack up a few more years.