Best comfortable shoes on Reddit
355 reviews from r/SubstituteTeachers, r/BuyItForLife, r/Residency and 51 more subreddits
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#1
Hoka
4.7
(40)
"Hoka are absolutely the most comfy for this, shop around for a good deal."
"My gf works in a school and is on her feet all day, swears by hokkas."
"The Hoka Bondi 8s are SOOOOO comfy."
"Hokas with compression socks!!"
"I like Cole Haan. Hoka when allowed."
"HOKA, most comfortable and best fitting sneaker I've had."
"I've been using the Hoka Clifton 9 for the last 10 months and they are my favorite shoes."
"They're super cushioned which has made them far more wearable for long hours."
"Hoka cliftons!"
"Started out with Clifton 8's, added a waterproof pair... have switched to Gaviotas more recently and am very happy!"
#2
Adidas
4.8
(37)
"Adidas Ultraboosts 1.0-4.0 are amazing."
"Adidas Ultra Boost."
"Adidas with Boost/Ultraboost for example NMD."
"Adidas NMD."
"Ultra boost."
"I've personally been liking using Ultraboosts. Very breathable shoes, comfy."
"All my adidas running shoes were very comfortable."
"They're absolutely amazing!"
"Outstanding comfort and low profile"
"My feet never hurt."
#3
Nike
4.6
(35)
"Get Nike Air Max. Very comfortable and lightweight I have mine since 2 years still in great condition."
"I wear Nike AirForce1s or Jordans exclusively."
"Vomero 5. Case closed. I have just about every comfortable 'lifestyle' sneaker and these still can’t be beat."
"Zoom Vomero 5."
"Love Nike vomero 5s, NB 990 v6, NB 9060 , asics gel Kayano 14."
"Nike roshes and the airmax 270 are pretty Damn comfy."
"Nike roshes and the airmax 270 are pretty Damn comfy."
"Vomero is a very comfortable sneaker."
"Nike Pegasus."
"Absolutely loving them."
#4
Skechers
4.3
(35)
"I’ve always found them to be extremely comfortable and I’ve never had any issues with them at all."
"Wide Skechers with arch support, they were perfect for work."
"Skechers are usually comfortable and they do have a few slip-on type shoes as well."
"Sketchers saved my life during my residency days."
"Skechers memory foam."
"I’ve just started wearing skeechers. Don’t know if I’ve worn something more comfortable for walking yet."
"Sketches. Super comfortable and will last."
"Best of the best quality and lasts quite long."
"They have the softest and most long lasting shoes in my opinion."
"The most comfortable shoes I have ever owned."
#5
New Balance
4.5
(31)
"New balance 9060 and 530 are my most comfy long day shoes!"
"New balance 9060 and 530 are my most comfy long day shoes!"
"Big fan of Asics and new balance"
"New Balance 990v6 and 1906 R. 'Luxury race cars on your feet!'"
"New Balance 990v6, On Cloudsurfer."
"New Balance is where to look if you are looking for comfort and quality."
"New Balance is where to look if you are looking for comfort and quality."
"Those were my intro to superior shoes."
"New balance 574s."
"Might I suggest a pair of New Balance from their 99x line."
#6
Brooks
4.5
(14)
"I corrected it 100% with Aertex inserts/Brooks Adrenaline shoes."
"No foot pain and felt stylish."
"They are soooo comfy and I haven’t had any pain!"
"I recommend Brooks."
"Brooks and Hoka all the way."
"They’re running shoes but I love them for casual wearing too."
"I prefer Brooks over Hokas."
"Asics or Brooks"
"The brand Brooks are naturally a wider shoe."
"For running/athletic shoes: Brooks and Altra."
#7
Crocs
4.4
(14)
"I wore Crocs for my wedding."
"Everyone at my facility wears nothing but crocs."
"Only shoes i haven’t experienced pain / discomfort in during my shifts"
"Crocs, fashion sense be damned."
"They’re the only shoes that I can wear and don’t go home with my feet and back aching."
"I’ve worn crocs to raves 9/10 recommend."
"Very comfortable."
"Crocs with socks!! Do it!!"
"Crocs at your rescue."
"I think crocs or danskos will be good."
#8
Dansko
4.5
(11)
"I wear my danskos everyday."
"Dansko has a few Oxford type laced shoes, I'm on concrete all day & they have outlasted everything else I've tried."
"Depending on your job, wear clogs. danskos, sanita, and klogs are good brands."
"They're so, so comfortable, come in a lot of professional styles (even non slip!) And they last a really, really long time."
"Any Dansko brand shoes."
"I’m also going to Italy this summer and am packing these Dansko sandals which are great walking shoes."
"Dansko and Keenes."
"I agree with the Dansko clogs to a point."
"Love Danskos; Sanita’s are basically the same thing."
"They saved my back and my feet."
#9
Birkenstock
4.8
(9)
"They’re very comfortable/walkable."
"I have only worn Birkenstocks for over a decade."
"I wear their shoes in winter & sandals in summer."
"I walked 30k-40k steps daily around London in Clarks booties."
"I can walk for years in my Birkenstocks, if you're OK with sandals."
"I can walk for years in my Birkenstocks."
"It is the most comfortable for me"
"Birkenstocks, if there is a store near you they knock 10% off for servers."
"Running shoes with an Ortholite insole work for me."
#10
Altra
4.7
(7)
"When I worked at a gun factory on concrete all day I started using Altra's."
"Any shoe by ALTRA they have running walking hiking and even casual widest tie box on the market period!"
"My most comfortable athletic shoe is the Altra with the Ice Bug insoles."
"Wide toebox is a game changer."
"0° drop, so flat like vans."
"Altras have wider toe boxes and somewhat flexible soles."
"I personally like Altra shoes."
#11
ASICS
4.7
(7)
"Big fan of Asics and new balance"
"ASICS all day every day."
"And I stick to ASICS"
"I LOVE the cushy ones."
"Asics"
"Asics or Brooks"
"Asics"
#12
Vionic
4.1
(7)
"Vionics are my fave."
"The Walking Company carries a variety of brands."
"They give the support needed for all day walking."
"A little pricy, but Vionic has a variety of styles with arch support."
"Check out Vionic!"
#13
On Cloud
4.8
(5)
"These are the only ones that solved my foot and back pain."
"I love my On Clouds sneakers!"
"They’re very comfortable and I’ve never had foot issues or walking injuries."
"My feet and legs felt better than ever and I regretted wearing any other shoes all weekend."
"On Cloud 😊."
#14
ECCO
4.4
(5)
"HOKA & ECCO."
"They are non slip, polishable, durable, and hands down the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn."
"Ecco"
"Ecco are great for corporate shoes because they’re comfortable."
"Ecco."
#15
Oofos
5.0
(4)
"My podiatrist recommended Oofos and that’s all I wear at home."
"They are cushioned and have arch support."
"These babies. cheap, comfy!"
"I highly recommend Oofos."
#16
Croc
5.0
(4)
"I lived in crocs my third trimester"
"Crox an sox!"
"Crocs and socks"
"Bro wear crocs"
#17
Keen
4.8
(4)
"Kinda random, but I wear Keen nonslip shoes and I looove them."
"They are comfortable all day and last for years."
"In any case, Keen makes some comfortable casual shoes."
#18
Allbirds
4.8
(4)
"Allbirds - I’ve never had more comfortable shoes."
"Chup kar k Allbirds lay do, thank me later"
"I'm good most of my 10 hour day"
#19
Yeezy
4.8
(4)
"It’s like walking on a cloud with your feet being hugged by Ye himself."
"By far the comfiest shoe in my opinion."
"New balance or Yeezys"
"Yeezy 380, 350, or 700."
#20
Salomon
4.5
(4)
"Salomon shoes, They're great."
"For tml, Salomon... last year they saved my sunday soaked experience!!!"
"Failing that Salomon are also great and often on sale at Macpac or similar adventure stores."
"Salomon. Asics."
#21
Shoes for Crews
4.5
(4)
"Have always been my preferred non slip shoe."
"My ex always swore by shoes for crews."
"Shoesforcrews.com"
"Shoes for Crews have always been my preferred non slip shoe."
#22
Naturalizer
4.3
(4)
"I’ve loved every pair/style of Naturalizer that I’ve ever had!"
"Naturalizers and “big buckle” Birkenstocks are my go-to!"
"They feel like little clouds."
"I love Naturalizer and Birdies - they have enough cushion but travel well."
#23
Clarks
4.3
(4)
"The only shoes that I’ve found that are genuinely comfy and can still look kind of cute."
"For shoes Clarks"
"Definitely comfy and they cover your feet from bodily fluids."
"They’re the only shoes other than running shoes that actually support them."
#24
Blundstone
4.7
(3)
"They make you forget tired/sore feet are a thing."
"I wear black blundstones. Zero issues with my feet ever in these boots."
"I love my Blundstones(they’re slip resistant)."
#25
Hush Puppies
4.7
(3)
"Hush Puppies. I have the same issue with my mother and Hush Puppies are the softest options I have found."
"They’re extremely comfortable and durable but top of the line is sketchers"
"Got from hush puppies emporium for dad."
#26
Rothy's
4.7
(3)
"My wife loves Rothy's and swears by them for her work"
"Love Rothy’s."
"Rothys, Vionics."
#27
Merrell
4.7
(3)
"I love Merrels, they fit my foot really well."
"Merrell are proper walking and hiking shoes."
"In general, Merrels are expensive but good."
#28
Saucony
4.7
(3)
"So I can run over fools heads and feel the carbon plate snap back against their faces."
"Hands down my favorite."
#29
ON
5.0
(2)
"I personally love the On shoes, i bought them from this website."
"ONs"
#30
FitFlop
5.0
(2)
"Can walk around all day on cobble stone streets."
"Lightweight and can be used for long walks."
#31
Jordan
5.0
(2)
"I love my Jordan 1 zoom cmft 2s"
"I love my Jordan 1 zoom cmft 2s."
#32
Running Shoes
4.5
(2)
"Genuinely visit a running shoe store and have them scan your feet and give you some options."
"Go to Marshalls, Ross, or similar stores and find running shoes in your size."
#33
Naot
4.5
(2)
"I have these which are comfy with the cork footbed."
"I have these which are comfy with the cork footbed."
#34
Kuru
4.5
(2)
"Kuru."
#35
Alegria
4.5
(2)
"I have Algeria sandals, a pair of Traq walking shoes, and Hoka running shoes."
"If you can’t wear running shoes, try get shoes that nurses wear - for example, alegria, dansko, and vionic."
#36
Clark's
4.5
(2)
"Another vote for Clark’s."
"When I used to serve cocktails in Vegas, most of us wore Clark's shoes."
#37
On
4.5
(2)
"My feet and legs felt better than ever."
"On clouds"
#38
Aerosoles
4.0
(2)
"I’ve heard that the old aerosoles brand has made some real improvements."
"Look at Aerosoles or Naturalizer, or possibly Cole Haan."
#39
Sidi
4.0
(2)
"They have a pretty good sole to so if you have to do some walking too."
"They have a pretty good sole to so if you have to do some walking too."
#40
Lifestride
4.0
(2)
"I like lifestride and then boots for winter"
"I like lifestride and then boots for winter."
#41
Hey Dude
3.5
(2)
"They’re so cute too omg"
"My coworker has on a pair of sparkly hey dudes."
#42
Ballroom Dancing Shoes
5.0
(1)
"Have extra padding and are made to be extra comfy for professional dancers."
#43
Hey Dudes
5.0
(1)
"I wear Hey Dudes constantly. My feet don’t hurt."
#44
Columbia
5.0
(1)
"Columbia Fairbanks low"
#45
Lowa
5.0
(1)
"I liked my old field boots (Lowa Zephyr with orholite salomon insoles) for riding."
#46
Rocket Dog
5.0
(1)
"This probably seems like a ridiculous suggestion, but Rocket Dogs."
#47
Puma
5.0
(1)
"Also my puma ev rider is equally comfortable."
#48
Asics
5.0
(1)
"Vomero 5s, asics gel 1130, p6000 and asics kayano 14s"
#49
Spring Step
5.0
(1)
"Spring Step La Artiste line is my favorite."
#50
Military Boots
4.0
(1)
"I like my surplus military boots. Nice solid sole, sturdy so it supports my foot."
#51
Onitsuka Tiger
4.0
(1)
"Comfortable naman, yan shoes ko eh."
#52
Fei Yue
4.0
(1)
"Affordable, zero-drop shoes that look kinda cool."
#53
Reebok
4.0
(1)
#54
Allen Edmonds
4.0
(1)
"The AEs can be prohibitably expensive but were comfy enough."
#55
Lunargrand
4.0
(1)
"The Lunargrands were less expensive, more comfortable."
#56
G-Defy
4.0
(1)
"G-defy were my go-to sneakers for awhile."
#57
Gel Sole Inserts
4.0
(1)
"Honestly just invest in gel sole inserts and you can wear any shoe to be honest."
#58
Tennis Shoes
4.0
(1)
"Buy a tennis shoe in your budget that fits your foot well and has the aesthetics you like."
#59
Unagi
4.0
(1)
"I love my Unagi, but I think this group loves to hate people who can't afford a 1000+ scooter."
#60
Heel Gel Pads
4.0
(1)
"Heel gel pads can make most shoes very comfy for long wears."
#61
Rockport
4.0
(1)
"Rockports. Not sure of the model but they’re walkers and sort of a tan color"
#62
Custom Insoles
4.0
(1)
"Custom insoles are a must."
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