Errand Run
Grocery store, pharmacy, post office.
New York City
Wander together
Walk the city with someone beside you.
SoleMates connects New Yorkers for walks. Discover routes, find companions nearby, and explore the city together.
Free to download · Ages 18+
Our mission
Making New York a city we walk together.
New York is one of the world's great walking cities, but millions of New Yorkers walk alone. SoleMates exists to change that, one shared walk at a time.
Urban loneliness is real, and the antidote is simpler than most people think: get outside, move your feet, and walk next to someone. No gym membership, no social media algorithm. Just the city, your stride, and a companion. And it's completely free: no subscription, no joining fee, no premium tier.
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boroughs covered, from the Rockaways to the Bronx
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ads, follower counts, or social feeds
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routes to discover: every neighborhood, every pace, every kind of New Yorker
Walk types
Every kind of walk, in every borough
Pick the kind of walk you're in the mood for, or host one and let others join you.
Coffee or Meal
Coffee shop, restaurant, diner.
Fitness Stroll
A morning or evening walk for exercise.
Dog Walk
Bring your pup and meet another dog walker.
Sightseeing
Parks, landmarks, museums, neighborhoods and NYC exploration.
Adventure Walk
Trails, charity walks, bridge walks and themed walks.
How it works
Three steps to your first walk
No complicated setup. Open the app and you're minutes away from a walk.
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Create your profile
Sign up with your email in seconds. Tell us your preferred neighborhoods and pace. That's all we need.
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Browse or post a walk
Find an upcoming walk that fits your schedule, or post your own and invite others to join you.
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Head out together
Meet at the starting point and walk. The city is better on foot, and even better with company.
Why SoleMates
Good for you. Good for the city.
Walking together is one of the simplest things you can do for your health, your community, and the planet.
Building a walking community
Walking with others turns a daily habit into a social ritual. SoleMates connects you with neighbors, newcomers, and regulars who walk the same streets, turning the city into a network of shared paths and familiar faces.
Walk your way to better health
Regular walking lowers blood pressure, improves cardiovascular fitness, boosts mood, and reduces stress. Walking with a companion keeps you accountable and makes you more likely to stick with it.
Every walk helps the planet
Short car trips under 3 miles are among the most carbon-intensive per mile, because the engine never reaches peak efficiency. A city of walkers means less traffic, cleaner air, and streets that belong to people.
What you get
Walking is better together
Everything you need to turn a solo stroll into a shared adventure across New York's five boroughs.
Discover NYC walks
Browse walks across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, from riverside paths to hidden neighborhood gems.
Find companions nearby
Connect with other walkers in your neighborhood. Set a time, pick a route, and head out together, with no long commitments.
Simple and safe
Sign in with your email. Your location is only shared when you're actively on a walk. No social feeds, no follower counts, just walking.
Built for NYC transit
Every walk includes the nearest subway stop. Filter by line so you can find walks you can reach from wherever you already are.
Add walks to your calendar
One tap saves any upcoming walk to Apple Calendar or Google Calendar, with address, time, and everything included.
Safety first
Safety Beacon lets a trusted contact follow your walk in real time. Built-in checklists and reporting keep the community accountable.
Support
We're here to help
Questions, feedback, or something not working right? Reach out and we'll get back to you.
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