Best footwear on Reddit

307 reviews from r/PikminBloomApp, r/indianmedschool, r/Barber and 62 more subreddits

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#1

Hoka

4.7
(35)
"I like topo athletic and Hoka speedgoat. They dry faster than a boot which is helpful since I hike in the Smokies a lot."
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"I wear trail runners, specifically the Hoka Speedgoats."
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"Not cheap but saved my feet."
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"I love Hoka because of the cushioning but that's my personal preference."
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"Hoka Bondi."
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"I got hokas, they're amazing."
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"Good thick soled running shoes are great like hokas or brooks."
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"By far the best."
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"Non slip grease proof waterproof and comfortable. Very durable."
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"The Hoka Bondi is the best kitchen shoe I’ve ever had."
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#2

Skechers

4.5
(28)
"Go for anu sketchers shoe like this [Go Walk 5](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.K9Oj7)"
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"Got to mention Skechers are so comfy without socks too."
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"Another vote for sketchers, comfiest shoes I’ve ever had for my shifts."
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"Skecher's with memory foam."
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"Sketchers! And don’t skimp on the cost or quality, believe me you will want the lovely spongy quality made cushioning!"
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"So very comfortable."
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"Recently discovered that Skechers Arch Fit sneakers feel better (and cost less, so yay)."
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"If shoes than sketchers. But if seniors allow than crocs lite ride.. both are amazing."
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"SKECHERS FTW!!!"
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"Sketchers any anyday ❤️"
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#3

Crocs

4.5
(26)
"Have good arch support and feels like walking on marshmallows."
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"Dare I say crocs. Hated them forever but finally bought a pair and I’m obsessed."
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"I swear by crocs. Using it since my internship."
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"On crocs since past 5 years of residency!"
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"Crocs or Skechers walking shoes"
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"CROCSSS."
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"Crocs ! Nothing else…. 2 sets, one for OT, one for outside."
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"Crocs."
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"I wore Crocs the whole time I was there and nobody batted an eye."
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"Crocs are all I wear here!!"
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#4

Keen

4.2
(17)
"Every cruise."
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"I could not recommend a pair of Keens more, best shoes for Costa adventurers IMHO."
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"Keen makes a solid boot."
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"If you like a wide toe box....get yourself some Keens."
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"I love my keens!"
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"My Keens were amazing."
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"I prefer Keens. I can swim in them, if needed, and they protect my toes better than Chacos/Tevas."
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"I like my Keens sandals for canoeing and portaging."
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"What has worked well for me is keens with just liner socks during the day."
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"I’d definitely give them a try!"
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#5

New Balance

4.3
(15)
"Any day."
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"I bought a pair of New Balance brown leather shoes for the last trip I went on."
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"New Balance 2002r are my walking around all day sneakers."
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"I went from sketchers work series to NuBalance and am absolutely hooked."
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"Best purchase ever!"
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"110% the new balances"
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"They are a god send."
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"New balance, ultra boosts or if you want the I'm backpacking look get some Merrells."
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"New balance "dad sneakers." Are you on vacation for your own satisfaction and enrichment or for others?"
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"Crocs or New Balance."
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#6

Birkenstock

4.5
(13)
"Birkenstocks are my recommendation, too. They are the classic comfortable sandals."
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"Birkenstocks. I bought my first pair over 20 years ago and have been wearing birks ever since."
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"Are great in this way."
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"They fucking saved me."
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"I wear my Birkenstock Bostons around the house all the time! Great with warm socks in cooler weather."
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"Birkenstocks or dupes!"
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"Birkenstock, Happenstance and block heel pumps from Westside."
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"Not exactly business casual but Birkenstocks are hella comfortable."
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"Plastic Birks, Crocs, Tevas are all popular."
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"Great for comfort and longevity."
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#7

N/A

4.4
(11)
"Crocs for in canoe and around camp."
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"Crocs."
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"I wear hiking boots with marino wool socks. No problems with rubbing/blisters."
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"Crocs."
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"Crocs mellow slippers."
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"Packtowl + merino socks before hoping into trail runners sound like a good system."
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"Neoprene socks and wellies with little slits cut in the top of the foot to help water release."
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"If you have an old pair of wellies then you can drill holes close to the bottom."
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"Hiking boots work well in the winter because they are waterproof."
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"I had a pair of hiking boots (for multi-day treks/winter weather)."
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#8

Brooks

4.7
(10)
"Nothing comes even close in terms of comfort for running and they are incredibly sturdy."
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"Brooks Glycerin sneakers are a lifesaver seriously like walking on clouds."
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"They're a bit pricey but I almost exclusively wear Brooks Glycerin or Asics Gel Nimbus sneakers."
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"Brooks all the way"
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"I love them."
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"I got the brooks ghost, and they are the most comfortable running shoes I’ve ever had."
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"Brooks Ghost."
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"My Brooks Ghost 14 running shoes with stock inserts is my go-to footwear."
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"Brooks if I have foot prisons on, reef Fannings if foot prisons aren’t required or barefoot."
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"I like the price of Brooks more."
#9

Blundstone

4.9
(9)
"There's a reason that you are every set has few pairs of Blundstones."
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"Never slip in my blundstones. Have like 400 days on these bad boys and they’re good as new."
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"Blundstones since 1992... leather is waterproof when treated once in a while with wax, dubbin, etc."
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"Blundstones. I’m on my third pair in 13 years."
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"Blundstones are perfect! I wear them in the winter, too."
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"Blundstones boots for fall/winter/spring"
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"If you’re not wearing Blundstones are you really living in Vancouver?"
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"To be one of us, you must embrace the Blundstones boots, Arc’teryx Beta AR, and lulu ABC jogger as the designated Vancouver men’s winter outfit"
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"I wear Blundstones with a lightweight thermal insole all year round."
#10

Adidas

4.7
(9)
"So comfy and I find them corporate enough for the office."
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"I prefer my ultraboosts if I know I'll be walking for a while."
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"Adidas ultraboost / Asics gel nimbus / new balance 1080 v12 / nike Pegasus. All are great choices."
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"The soles of those are super sturdy, and the shoe is super comfy."
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"I decided to go with the Samba. Thank you for your responses."
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"Sambas. No question."
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"Second Photo: Addidas Samba"
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"I personally like the addidas terrex."
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#11

Clarks

4.8
(8)
"They are adjustable and come in lots of colors."
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"For shoes or Hoka if you can wear trainers."
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"[Clarks] do some insanely comfy shoes. So very worth the spend."
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"Clarks beeswax desert boot."
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"Very comfortable and I think shoes like these look good."
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"Clarks shoes. Even their heels are extremely comfortable for long wear."
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"Great for comfort and longevity."
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#12

Teva

4.3
(8)
"I'm loyal to Tevas."
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"I like Teva and Birkenstocks."
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"I’ve been traveling a little over 2 years with 1 pair of sneakers and 1 pair of tevas."
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"I think tevas and hokas are best combo."
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"Both made it to the end though."
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"I wear Tevas, and just recently got the water ones."
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"I pretty much just go with my Tevas."
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#13

Merrell

4.4
(7)
"I don't think you can go wrong with Merrells and Keens."
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"Closest i came ..only 2 pair though!"
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"They make the best footwear I've ever used."
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"I have an older pair of merrel boots I use as well. More comfortable and easier to get off."
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"I'm currently using Merrell boots and they’re very comfortable."
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"They aren't cheap, but dang they last."
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"I highly recommend Merrill hiking shoes and work boots."
#14

ASICS

4.6
(5)
"Once you start ASICS, there’s no going back"
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"Asics."
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"ASICS my dude. Close your eyes and buy them."
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"I wear asics and find them cheap on vinted."
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"I’m borderline flatfoot. I use ASICS with Flytefoam."
#15

Vessi

4.0
(5)
"I just bought a pair of Vessi’s for my upcoming trip."
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"We both wore Vessi brand shoes."
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"Vessie, Goretex shoes, blundstones"
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"I know a lot of people who basically wear Vessis for half the year."
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"I find blundstones hurt my feet for long walks, and vessis have a habit of failing."
#16

Dr. Martens

4.3
(4)
"The docs have the best grip on snow and ice in my opinion."
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"Doc martens, look great comfortable, Esp with arch support."
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"Get me through the day."
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"I liked doc martens with lining inside."
#17

Salomon

4.0
(4)
"Get yourself a pair of these: [https://www.salomon.com/en-us](https://www.salomon.com/en-us)"
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"Salomon my guy. I promise."
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"Solomon brand shoes are my go-to since a knee injury over a decade ago."
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"I took a pair of Solomon’s from springer to Moosilauke."
#18

Wolverine

4.0
(4)
"Wolverine boots. Last me about a year and I wear them daily."
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"Look up this brand called Wolverine. They're like a tier below Redwing."
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"The boots I use are Wolverine, i got a pair for $100."
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"$90ish a pair and they last me about a year or 2."
#19

Birkenstocks

5.0
(3)
"Birkenstocks helped me the most!"
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"Birkenstocks are the best, expensive, but they last for years."
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#20

Snibbs

4.7
(3)
"The most comfortable and the most non slip shoes in my opinion."
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"I like snibbs. They're pricey, but they're the most comfortable and they last me around nine months."
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"I like Snibbs they about about $150 but they tremendously changed the pain i endure at work."
#21

On

4.7
(3)
"On clouds."
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"My feet never noticed even in the rain."
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"My feet hurt so bad unless I wear some fancy on cloud shoes."
#22

Solovair

4.3
(3)
"Solovair is basically Doc Marten's but better quality."
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"I've got a pair of Solovairs that are good in rain."
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"I crank out 40 miles per week in solovairs which I then get resoled yearly."
#23

Chacos

4.3
(3)
"I hiked the entire Camino through Spain in a pair of chacos lol"
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"Chacos."
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"Chacos! My facility doesn’t allow slides or flip flops."
#24

Ecco

4.0
(3)
"[Ecco](https://www.eccoshoes.co.nz/productdisplay.aspx?pageid=195&categoryId=30&productId=8171&colour=Black)"
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"Ecco."
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"The brand Ecco has good arch support."
#25

Altra

3.7
(3)
"I’ve used Altras the last 7 years and they’ve been awesome."
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"Which Altra model you guys suggest? I'm looking specifically for an Altra since I want drop zero."
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"Altra Olympus at least until they made the toe box smaller."
#26

Adidas Samba

5.0
(2)
"Sambas are your best bet."
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"Sambas, no contest."
#27

Dansko

5.0
(2)
"Hands down best investment I’ve ever made."
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"Love these bitches."
#28

Limmers

5.0
(2)
"Footwear is the most important piece of gear you have, don’t let it fail."
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"I did the long trail then the AT the following year in the same pair of Limmers."
#29

HOKA

5.0
(2)
"I love my Hoka Recovery Slides!"
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"HOKA recovery slides are the most comfortable sandals/slides I’ve ever owned."
#30

Kuru

5.0
(2)
"Kuru was suggested in this sub a while back to combat/prevent plantar fasciitis."
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"If you get foot or leg pain, I highly recommend Kuru shoes!"
#31

Red Wings

5.0
(2)
"I’ve tried: 1. Redwings 2. Timberland 3. Thorogood."
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"Never a single blister — would recommend a well-fitting pair of boots."
#32

Grant Stone

4.5
(2)
"Buy something that's quality and built to last, like Grant Stone or Red Wing for example."
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"Some nice boots, Grant Stones or Parkhurst."
#33

Red Wing

4.5
(2)
"Red Wings. The store in Amsterdam has really great employees."
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"They work and last at least a year in the concrete jungle."
#34

Chaco

4.5
(2)
"Chacos or tevas are all up really need!"
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"Chacos and/or nrs boundary boots for cooler months."
#35

Montrail

4.5
(2)
"I had that same pair for 15 years, loved those boots!"
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"Back in 99 I wore a single pair of giant Montrails almost the whole way."
#36

Skechers Arch Fit

4.5
(2)
"Skechers arch fit are the best."
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"Skechers arch fit - costs between 5-8k, lasts for 1-2 years"
#37

Xero

4.5
(2)
"I just got a pair of xero sandals and they are a game changer."
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"A pair of sandals will do all of that. I'd go with something from Xero."
#38

Hush Puppies

4.0
(2)
"Great for comfort and longevity."
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"Office - Hush Puppies, Sneakers, Boots."
#39

Sparx

4.0
(2)
"Sparx sneakers. ~1100."
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"Sparx sneakers."
#40

Columbia

4.0
(2)
"Been wearing the same pair of Columbia hiking boots for almost 2 years."
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"The boots give my ankles support as I hop curbs and stones, and they're waterproof."
#41

Ariat

4.0
(2)
"Ariat boots."
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"Very good pair of boots."
#42

Converse

4.0
(2)
"I wear either Converse chucks, Nike air max or Puma pro trainers."
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"Just get a nice pair of chuck taylors."
#43

Hiking Boots

4.0
(2)
"You’ll need hiking boots with ankle support."
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"I would probably try hiking boots!"
#44

SAS

4.0
(2)
"SAS shoes."
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"SAS shoes are very supportive and comfortable."
#45

Dakota

4.0
(2)
"They're great for $100."
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"I've got these Dakota's that have lasted me almost a year."
#46

Asics Gel Kayano

4.0
(2)
"Asics gel kayano"
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"Asics - gel kayano series - 8-12k, lasts for 2-3 years"
#47

Nike

4.0
(2)
"I got rm to pay for me to get nike gortex lasted 5 month so far."
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"Bata. Red chief. Nike. Red tape. Puma."
#48

Timberland Pro

4.0
(2)
"Timberland pros."
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"Ive rocked the timberland pro shoes for a couple years now and theyre holding up pretty good."
#49

LUNA

3.5
(2)
"Funny enough, there’s actually a running sandal company called LUNA sandals."
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"There’s actually a running sandal company called LUNA sandals."
#50

Timberland

3.5
(2)
"I have Timberlands, Red wings, RM Williams boots and Thursday boots too."
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"I used my timberlands for the AT then through New Mexico."
#51

Dr Scholl's

5.0
(1)
"If it’s me, it has to have Dr Scholl’s plantar fasciitis insoles."
#52

Frankie 4

5.0
(1)
"Check out Frankie 4, expensive but definitely worth it."
#53

Oofos

5.0
(1)
"Get yourself a pair of Oofos recovery slides to wear around the house! They healed me!"
#54

Bared Footwear

5.0
(1)
"They do both men's and women's. Designed by a podiatrist but don't look like it!"
#55

Mendrez

5.0
(1)
"Jan ako at mom ko bumibili ng clogs/sandals na good maganda ang style, magaan at masarap ilakad..."
#56

Rollies

5.0
(1)
"I mostly wear a pair of plain black Rollies (derby style). Matches pretty much everything..."
#57

Florsheim

5.0
(1)
"I've come to like either [these by Florsheim] or the very similar shoe by [Johnson Murphey]."
#58

Baffin

5.0
(1)
"I've been rocking the Baffin Atomic softshell for about 210kms of winter ADK hikes."
#59

Sorel

5.0
(1)
"Sorel boots. I think it's the Caribou that has the liner. It's great."
#60

Utune

5.0
(1)
"Ito, pasok na pasok sa want mo. Nylon sandals siya na may heels, cute rin ang hitsura and mga colorway."
#61

Orthofeet

4.0
(1)
"If your shop has more of a leather shoe type vibe then Orthofeet has some good options."
#62

FitFlop

4.0
(1)
"I love FitFlop. Not every style works for me but the ones that do are super comfortable right out of the box."
#63

Jim Green

4.0
(1)
"I wear jim green ar8s, much easier to break in than docs."
#64

Clove

4.0
(1)
"I just bought these shoes i saw recommended on here called “Clove”."
#65

Vans UltraRange

4.0
(1)
"I wear the vans ultra range and they are great for barbering."
#66

Georgia Boots

4.0
(1)
"I go with Georgia boots Romeo’s."
#67

Salomon Tech Amphibian

4.0
(1)
"Salomon makes a watershoe that's built in a rugged way like a nice trail runner."
#68

Gdefy

4.0
(1)
"I just ordered Gdefy shoes last month and they are solid."

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