Best best shoes on Reddit
169 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/BBallShoes and 30 more subreddits
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#1
Hoka
4.6
(25)
"I personally only use hoka gaviotta’s."
"They’re more slip resistant and comfortable than my crocs ever were."
"Hoka!!!"
"They last much longer than the cheaper brands."
"Best support."
"Hoka Clifton 9. So comfortable."
"Would highly recommend you this."
"I like hoka arahi 7 in wide."
"You won't be disappointed."
"I wear these."
#2
New Balance
4.4
(18)
"New balance sc elite."
"I’d go with New Balance 1080 v13 or v14."
"I go with new balance."
"New Balance for sure"
"Any NB shoe, especially if you can get the 2E version"
"If u can get the NB Hesi Low v2 get that."
"NB Hesi low v2, NB TWO WXY V5, Nike Gt Cut Academy. All three are great shoes."
"Super cushion-y and my feet feel great."
"Have you tried New Balance shoes?"
"My favorites are the Hesi low V2. Incredible shoe that fits great and has a stretchy and comfy toe box."
#3
Skechers
4.5
(14)
"I walk 6-10 miles and my feet don’t hurt."
"It literally feels like walking on a cloud."
"They're very durable and comfortable."
"Looks like a pair of black shoes but essentially they are walking shoes."
"I swear by my Skechers boots."
"I can't recommend them highly enough."
"They last a good amount of time and aren't especially expensive."
"I'd highly recommend them!."
"I suggest sketchers shoes, on average they last me a year."
"They last long and have ones which comes with orthopedic support."
#4
Asics
4.6
(13)
"Or Asics Gel Nimbus."
"ASICS Gel Kayano. Highly recommend, lots of Cush for a heavy runner."
"Well I feel like a broken record but Asics Gel Kayano Ace is where it's at."
"The new asics gel nimbus 27 is good."
"I second the Nimbus."
"A pair of all black Nimbus 25 is still my go to for all my long and overnight shifts."
"That's all you ever need."
"ASICS is my final Answer!!"
"A relatively cheap trail shoes that’s done me well."
"The nimbus."
#5
Brooks
4.7
(12)
"Brooks ghostmax."
"Brooks ghost max 1 or 2 are so comfortable."
"And a custom orthotic from a doctor"
"For sneakers."
"I've gotten the best feedback with my running shoes."
"Try shoes from Brooks, Saucony, & Asics."
"Brooks or on cloud!"
"Try Brooks running shoes as well."
"Does help to a degree if you have PF."
#6
Nike
4.6
(11)
"Try Nike Vomero 18."
"Nike Invincible Run 3."
"Nikes are the only shoes I can wear for a 10 shift."
"They are both very comfortable with good bounce and good impact protection"
"They are both very comfortable with good bounce and good impact protection"
"You absolutely need the protective bounce on the balls of your feet."
"The Hesi 2 low, and the Dame 9. All are great."
"Lebron 22."
"Similar feel to vans while being somewhat lighter."
#7
Dansko
5.0
(5)
"Those are 2 options that provide different benefits."
"These brands have made a world of difference."
"Every waitress I ever worked with wore them and swore by them."
"They basically solved all my problems."
"Saved my feet when I was a barista."
#8
Ecco
4.8
(5)
"They are the most comfortable i've had."
"Ecco Helsinki’s for sure."
"It's the only brand of dress shoes I'll buy even though they can't be re-soled by a cobbler."
"Ecco"
#9
Adidas
4.6
(5)
"Adidas ultraboost has a wide heel and a big toe box."
"Really comfortable i can wear them 8-10 hours."
"They're the same category."
#10
Birkenstocks
5.0
(4)
"They last forever and form to your feet so you get the support you need."
"Excellent arch support."
"Real life savers, I have no pain anymore."
#11
Oofos
4.5
(4)
"Oofos have been a game changer for me."
"The most comfortable shoes I have ever owned."
"Oofos are a great starting place."
"I'm not sure it’s quite a BIFL shoe."
#12
Xero
4.3
(4)
"Xero just re released the OG hfs model."
"Good all around shoe imo to start with."
"They're thin soled, breathable, and comfy."
#13
Merrell
5.0
(3)
"Merrells or Keens to work best for me."
"I think Merrells are the most comfortable."
"The most comfortable."
#14
On
5.0
(3)
"Also recommend the On Cloud Monster 2. Good cushioning and fast."
"On cloud eclipse."
"I like on1 cloud monsters."
#15
Kuru
4.7
(3)
"It's been amazing!"
"They are made specifically for this use case."
#16
Puma
4.7
(3)
"It’s a great runner and firm enough to get the Job done."
"Puma deviate nitro 2 or nike Pegasus."
"PumaGrip sticks to any surface."
#17
Bobux
5.0
(2)
"We got my daughter Bobux and Attipas and preferred the Bobux more!"
"We went with bobux for first shoes!"
#18
Clove
5.0
(2)
"I’ve personally heard great things about clove and hoka."
"HOKA. Altra."
#19
Vans
5.0
(2)
"I’ve got several pairs and I’ve hiked half dome and other challenging routes."
"The best shoes I've worn so far are the Vans MTE 3 boots."
#20
MOZO
4.5
(2)
"These shoes will make you feel like you're walking in air."
"Chef shoes that are comfortable and last."
#21
Altra
4.5
(2)
"I now wear Altra exclusively for sneakers."
"Check out Altra. It's a barefoot shoe with a wide toe box."
#22
Way of Wade
4.5
(2)
"Way of wade 10’s. The WOW all city series shoes are also great for dunking."
"Way of wade 10s are commonly agreed on to be pretty good."
#23
Saucony
4.5
(2)
"Saucony endorphin speed."
"Kinvaras are fine for me up to 6 or so miles."
#24
Lono
4.0
(2)
"Lono Flow for the gym."
"I think the Lono Flow deserves a look."
#25
Keen
4.0
(2)
"Most Keen shoes/boots are waterproof and work pretty well."
"If we're talking outdoors? Keen, Redwing, cat."
#26
Vivobarefoot
4.0
(2)
"I second Vivobearfoot."
"I also like to run in vivobarefoot primus."
#27
Bistro Crocs
5.0
(1)
"Bistro Crocs rule."
#28
G/fore
5.0
(1)
"Are crazy comfortable."
#29
Freet
5.0
(1)
"Can't say enough good about them."
#30
ASICS
5.0
(1)
"Almost all pro runners wear them for a reason."
#31
Reef
5.0
(1)
"I don't do reef or rocks without them."
#32
Astral
5.0
(1)
"Good drainage and thermal properties, too."
#33
Nick's
5.0
(1)
"Comfortable and supportive."
#34
Muck
5.0
(1)
"Undeniably VERY effective."
#35
On Cloud
5.0
(1)
"Kept my feet dry and were comfortable all day."
#36
Dr. Martens
5.0
(1)
"It was the best investment."
#37
Kizik
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend Kizik.com shoes."
#38
Sabrina
4.0
(1)
"Great court feel, good traction and very light on feet."
#39
Allen Edmonds
4.0
(1)
"They can be repaired by local cobblers and can last your entire mission."
#40
Harden
4.0
(1)
"They are low to the ground, good cushioning and great traction."
#41
Rivers
4.0
(1)
"Grippy enough"
#42
Mizuno
4.0
(1)
"Another good option is mizuno elite tf boots."
#43
Hyperion
4.0
(1)
"I use lower-stack Hyperions for the treadmill."
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