New Delhi, May 3 -- New Yorkers may need to slow their celebrated city stride - at least according to a new global ranking that places the Big Apple far from the front of the pack.

Despite its reputation for "subway-hopping, block-hustling, pedestrian-proud" residents, New York City failed to crack the top 10 in a recent list of the world's most walkable cities. Instead, it landed in a surprising 34th place.

The ranking, compiled by price comparison platform Compare the Market, evaluated cities based on several walkability-related factors, including access to walking trails, public transport options, rainfall levels, and proximity to essential services.

The biggest takeaway? "Europe ran laps around the competition," with numerous conti...