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608 reviews from r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/DisneyPlanning, r/walking and 112 more subreddits
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#1
Hoka
4.8
(148)
"They’re super spacious and supportive."
"The Bondi model has been lifesaving."
"I have had success with hoka shoes and sketchers."
"My comfiest are hokas but really depends a lot on your foot."
"Currently I’m using Hoka Bondi 8’s and I’m very happy with them."
"I just went to Fleet Feet to have my feet sized and bough a pair of Hoka Clifton 9s."
"Hoka Gaviota, Asics Kayano."
"Look at the Brooks GTS Glycerin, brooks adrenaline, Hoka Arahi and Hoka Gaviota."
"Wife loves Hoka, I swear by my Blundstones."
"Check out Hoka"
#2
Brooks
4.7
(74)
"If you want most comfortable shoes look at Brooks Glycerin Max."
"Brooks for sure."
"A great choice. Plush upper, decent bounce, lots of cushion."
"I always opt for good running shoes such as Brooks or Hokas."
"I’d recommend Brooks or Hoka."
"Wore my brooks last year and they worked great!"
"Brooks shoes."
"I like Glycerin Max and GlideRide Max a lot."
"I second the Brooks Adrenaline."
"Brooks."
#3
New Balance
4.6
(41)
"They’re very plush."
"More on the cushion side for increasing your mileage."
"I have found New Balances to work the best."
"Top tier in all those categories."
"Personally, I would recommend the New Balance Hesi Low v2 for your criteria."
"For sneakers: I like any New Balance."
"I currently swear by New Balance 530s"
"New Balance 990s are probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned."
"NB 530s or Hokas"
"I've always heard great things about New Balance when it comes to wide and flat feet."
#4
Adidas
4.6
(41)
"Adidas Boston 12, Puma Deviate Nitro 3, Hoka Machx2 for plated options."
"They're comfortable through 8 hrs shifts."
"Any adidas with the cloudfoam."
"Adidas cloudfoams have been my go-to rave shoe."
"Adidas ultra boost ftw."
"Adidas Stan smiths. I walk to work, teach all day and walk home in those bad boys."
"Try the Adios Pro 3 or 4!"
"1.0 ultraboosts or my friend group love their onclouds and hokas."
"They're classy, easy to clean and have a flat bottom."
"Adidas Samba is what you want."
#5
Skechers
4.6
(36)
"Skechers!!!"
"Super comfortable."
"Sketchers have never let me down!"
"Hands down the most comfortable and quality shoes."
"Sketchers makes really great shoes that last a decent amount of time."
"Sketchers thier the best"
"Have you tried the Sketchers Slip-Ins? I find them to be super comfy."
"Sketchers! They have broadened their selection and designs so much."
"If you have high arch feet, I recommend Skechers Arch Fit shoes!"
"Showed immediate improvement for ankle pain."
#6
Asics
4.6
(26)
"They are by far ASICS’s most cushioned model."
"Asics Superblast 2"
"ASICS Glideride Max"
"About a year ago ASICS GT-2000’s were on sale for like 80% off and I bought 5 pairs."
"Novablast 4"
"With that budget I reco Asics Novablast 4 and New Balance Rebel v4"
"Chose the Glideride Max, and it really does work for recovery."
"ASICS GlideRide Max, SuperBlast 2"
"Asics GlideRide Max"
"Absolutely love them. Highly recommend them."
#7
ASICS
4.3
(22)
"Asics are great. I went to a running store... and recommended a model for me."
"My podiatrist recommended ASICS Gel Kayano which work for me."
"Asics… swear by them have plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy… life saver."
"Ang ganda ng colorway, not the typical color you'll see on most shoes. Ang lambot pati sobra."
"FWIW it sounds like a few of the asics shoes are all quality: Tactic, Blast, or powerbrake all come up a lot."
"ASICS or New Balance 880."
"Brooks adrenaline or ASICS Gel Kayanos are incredible."
"If the Superblast feels too firm for you, you should try on the Novablast 5s."
"I would recommend the ASICS Novablast 5 - great all rounder trainer for beginners."
"Asics Novablast 5 is getting a lot of hype right now!"
#8
Nike
4.4
(17)
"Nike Pegasus, feels like clouds and value for your buck."
"Nike Pegasus has great cushion!"
"They are versatile for all positions and playstyles and very supportive with great cushioning."
"I've hooped in a lot of pairs of shoes, and the LeBron 21s are a great overall performer."
"4 days and my feet felt awesome!!!"
"All black Nike Pegasus running shoes blend in enough"
"I've always really felt like Nike treated my feet and joints really well."
"I just go to the Nike outlet and buy the cheapest pair of comfortable black sneakers."
"I’ve used Nike Metcon from Gen. 4 onwards."
"I would go with either the Pegasus or Vomero."
#9
Saucony
4.5
(14)
"I’d recommend checking out the Saucony Triumph or the Asics Nimbus."
"I ended up getting the endorphin pro 4."
"Ill recommend to endorphin pro 4"
"I’ve always loved Saucony and Brooks and I go back and forth. They fit me well."
"I was able to get the Endorphin Pro 4 for $195"
"Asics Nimbus, Puma Magmax, Saucony Triumph or NB more V5."
"Examples of these type of shoes would be the Adidas Boston, Saucony Endorphin Speed, Puma Deviate Nitro, Asics Magic Speed or Hoka Mach X lines."
"The Triumphs, Nimbus, and 1080 are all great options."
"A little heavy for racing maybe but bouncy with a nice rocker."
"Really enjoying the Saucony tempus, 8mm drop with just a touch of stability."
#10
Altra
4.9
(12)
"I love my Altra Lone Peaks. I use them on the road, snow and trail."
"You can get them from Amazon. Very wide toe box."
"They are the BEST shoes EVER!!"
"Altra Lone Peaks. Trail runners are way more comfortable."
"Altra Lone Peaks."
"I’m team trail runner and like the Altra Lone Peaks."
"Altra makes great, functional, well designed shoes for wide footed peeps."
"I love the Altra Lone Peaks."
"For wide toebox , Altra or Topo Athletic."
"Altra for sure! My husband doesn’t want any other shoes."
#11
Blundstone
4.8
(12)
"Huge fan of my Blundstones."
"I swear by my Blundstones!"
"Second the ‘dress’ blundstones"
"1. Blundstone boots
2. Birkenstock Tokio super grips
3. Crocs, yellow."
"If you are interested in Blundstones, I really recommend getting fitted at the Australian Boot Company."
"I virtually live in mine and dress them up and down."
"The rustic black ones are great for it."
"They are expensive but I have a pair of blundstones I bought two years ago and they are my shoes for everything."
"Bllundstones and Teva Sirra sandals."
"Blundstone boots."
#12
Crocs
4.5
(11)
"I found some that do not look like the ugly things everyone thinks of when they hear Crocs."
"Love them!!
[Amazon link for crocs with no holes]"
"Spend the $40-50 bucks and get a good pair of crocs."
"I bought Crocs at the Emporium to make it thru the rest of my trip."
"Crocs saved my feet at Disney world and universal."
"Crocs n socks baby"
"Especially if it’ll double for yard work"
"Crocs were my go to, wait don’t leave!"
"Pack a pair of crocs or flip flops in your backpack and change to them midday."
"When it really started raining crocs were great for us."
#13
Keen
4.6
(9)
"Keen shoes... Their standards sizes are wider than normal and their toe boxes MUCH wider."
"Fucking KEENS. I have arthritis in my toes, podiatrist recommended them."
"Keen Newports, Merrell Water Mocs during the summer."
"Chacos, Tevas, Keen are the best normal brands."
"I swear by keens for Disney. Waterproof- you can run in them, and they dry fast."
"I brought them for hiking but then ended up doing the hardest hike of the trip in the Keens."
"For sandals, I recommend KEEN, they're great for rough play and hold up really well!"
"Currently a keen newport"
"We have had success with both Keen and Merrill."
#14
Merrell
4.8
(8)
"I have 2 pair of Merrell’s. They’ve lasted years so far."
"I liked Merrells, they lasted my service in Ecuador."
"I like merrels or other zero drop shoes."
"Merrils. We all wear Merrils and black sneakers from Walmart. Amazing how comfortable they are for $20."
"Second the recommendations for Merrell brand shoes. Have never let me down."
"They have different lines but most are meant to be hiking shoes."
"Merrells are great, but honestly check out rivers."
"Hiking shoes are probably your best bet."
#15
On Cloud
4.6
(8)
"On Clouds."
"They can definitely be dressed up as well as a good exercise shoe."
"On Cloud are the best sneakers I've ever worn."
"On Cloud. Bar None"
"I love my on clouds!!!"
"On Cloud shoes. This isn't in your budget but I just wanted to mention it."
"Waterproof onclouds have held up to getting shower soaked and urine droplets."
"I bought some all black On Clouds made for trails/walking."
#16
On
4.7
(6)
"On Cloud."
"I where my On Clouds to every show! I call them my concert runners!"
"On clouds for sure!"
"I love my Onclouds!"
"On cloud"
"They are comfortable, slip on and off easily."
#17
Cole Haan
4.5
(6)
"Cole Haans for the fucking win."
"When I worked in ops, I found three brands lasted a long time and gave great support: Cole Haan."
"They’re cute and comfy"
"Comfortable and you can try them on at many stores."
"Naka-sale sila ngayon until Nov 3."
"Cole haan for me!"
#18
Birkenstock
4.5
(6)
"For around the house inside Birkenstocks with socks."
"Do wonders for your back and feet."
"Birkenstocks! The arch support is fantastic."
"Birkenstock makes some nice-looking dress-ish types of shoes."
"Are comfy"
"I tend to use either rubber berkenstocks or Crocs"
#19
Allbirds
5.0
(5)
"Allbirds are great."
"I am an evangelist for Allbirds! They're extremely lightweight, so comfortable."
"I bring multiple pairs for myself and my kids."
"I loved my Allbirds for Disney World."
"Allbirds and Vessi’s for when it’s raining."
#20
Kizik
4.8
(5)
"My current house shoes (think Mr. Rogers) are a pair of Kizik which are literally made to withstand repeated slipping on/off and have solid soles."
"I can slip them on without bending or needing to maneuver my body."
"I wear kizik shoes and order insoles off Amazon."
"Look at the Kizik brand- they are hands free step in shoes, super comfortable and with support."
"I'm currently wearing a pair of Kiziks with a pair of insoles for high arches."
#21
Vans
4.0
(5)
"They are not proper weightlifting shoes obviously, but have a nice flat sole."
"Vans have always been my choice."
"Vans and New Balance are my daily go-to shoe."
"I wear converse high tops and vans most days"
"Anything else feels odd and I can’t feel the pedals as well."
#22
Clarks
5.0
(4)
"My favorite for all day on your feet shoes, Clarks, Johnson & Murphy, Dansko and Borns."
"I have some shoes from Clark’s! They have a lot of business-y shoes that are SUPER comfy."
"Check out clarks and naturalizer, particularly if your vibe is mary jane, loafer or brogue."
"If you want to go a bit dressier, have a look at Clark’s. They’re mad comfortable and last forever."
#23
Hey Dudes
5.0
(4)
"I am in LOVE. My feet still hurt, but I can actually walk around the house."
"Hey dudes are incredibly comfortable and slip on."
"I love wearing Hey Dudes, they're lightweight, comfortable, slip on and off easily."
"I love using Heydudes just cause they are so lightweight and easy to move in."
#24
Topo
4.8
(4)
"Cannot recommend enough."
"I recently discovered Topo's and can't believe they aren't more known."
"Topos-designed with an extra wide toe box. Cannot recommend enough."
"If you liked Altra, try Topo! They seem more sturdy to me."
#25
Rothy's
4.8
(4)
"I LOVE Rothy's."
"I feel like I can sleep in them."
"My absolute FAV."
#26
Ecco
4.8
(4)
"Super comfortable. Last forever."
"Ecco"
"I wore a pair of Ecco shoes for many weddings this season and they were great!"
#27
Allen Edmonds
4.8
(4)
"Best quality dress shoes for style and comfort."
"Allen Edmonds is a good name"
"Allen Edmonds"
"Allen Edmonds, Beckett Simonon both make dressy/casual boots."
#28
Dr. Martens
4.5
(4)
"I wear Dr. Martens after my wife talked me into it saying they were extremely comfortable."
"Doc Marten makes boots specifically for restaurants/kitchens."
"I like dr martens and clarks. But they are boots. Quite comfortable."
"I love driving in doc shoes."
#29
Lebron
4.5
(4)
"Recently bought the lebron 21s after like 4 hours of total break in time, they felt amazing."
"They are good shoe overall for any player."
#30
Puma
4.5
(4)
"Puma MagMax"
"Asics Nimbus, Puma Magmax, Saucony Triumph or NB more V5."
"Puma Magmax!"
"The Puma MagMax is a great cushioned road shoe."
#31
Lems
4.3
(4)
"Lems."
"Lems … zero drop and a more roomy toe box makes them super comfortable."
"Try LEMs, most of their designs are fairly wide."
"Lems shoes + innersoles? Warning: zero drop and no padding."
#32
Specialized
4.0
(4)
"Specialised 2fo Roost. Cheaper and wider and just as good as five ten freerider pro."
"I prefer Specialized 2FO Roost. I have used both 5.10 Freeriders and the 2FO Roosts."
"Everyone says 5.10. just skip the wasted money and go directly to the specialized 2FO."
"Specialized 2FO Roost - casual MTB shoe that looks like a skate shoe."
#33
Five Ten
4.0
(4)
"I have 5 10s which have been great."
"Five Tens, Ride Concept, Bontrager, and Specialized."
"Agreed with Five Ten. If you at all run the risk of hitting rocks with your toes get the version with a stiffer front toe box."
"Five Ten is the default starting point for flat shoes."
#34
HOKA
5.0
(3)
"Look at the Brooks GTS Glycerin, brooks adrenaline, Hoka Arahi and Hoka Gaviota."
"I personally have and wear every day Hoka Arahi, which were recommended at a running store."
"I have Arahi 7's."
#35
Bloch
5.0
(3)
"I love my Bloch Performas!"
"I too like Bloch Performa because they come in a wide D fitting."
"I really like Bloch Performas!"
#36
Capezio
4.7
(3)
"I really like the capezio hanamis!"
"I wear Capezio Hanamis and my feet have never looked better."
"Personally I wear capezio hanamis. They're super soft and stretchy."
#37
Rockport
4.7
(3)
"Rockport! Bought it last 2019 pero til now nagagamit ko pa din siya."
"Used for 4 years 4-5x a week for 4 years."
"Sounds like you need to try some Rockports."
#38
Hey Dude
4.7
(3)
"Comfy af and they allow your feet to breathe if it's hot."
"Hey Dudes!"
"Hey Dudes 😂 sooo comfortable."
#39
Whitin
4.7
(3)
"I’ve recently had luck with the Whitin brand shoes."
"I love them and I’m about to get a second or third pair."
"I like Whitin brand sold on Amazon."
#40
Sabrina
4.7
(3)
"My favorite shoe to play in."
"The Sabrina 2 is a good choice. Very stable shoe with good court feel."
#41
Mizuno
4.7
(3)
"I would say the Mizuno Neo Vista is a better bet than everything on that list."
"Brooks glycerin max, Mizuno neo vista and asics glideride max"
"Mizuno neo vista"
#42
Snibbs
4.7
(3)
"Snibbs! designed by people who are either in healthcare or food industry."
"My snibbs have been better than anything I’ve ever had."
"Snibbs. They helped me with my planters."
#43
Shoes for Crews
4.3
(3)
"Try shoes for crews. Excellent."
"Shoes For Crews or Toffeln are good. Non slip, good arch support, good quality."
"I’m wearing Shoes for Crews and they are comfortable."
#44
Kuru
4.3
(3)
"KURU they have a heel cup that takes pressure off your bone spurs."
"They have cute shoes and boots. Great support."
"I tend to stick to Kuru or Hoka."
#45
Ride Concepts
4.0
(3)
"Ride Concepts are great and don’t suffer as much from the whole 'Five Ten shoes are SO UGLY' thing."
"Ride concepts. I've had 5 tens and I swear rides sole lasts longer."
"I personally love ride concepts. Great toe box."
#46
Blundstones
5.0
(2)
"Blundstones."
"Blundstones! I’m serving in Armenia."
#47
Chacos
5.0
(2)
"A good broken in pair of chacos are more comfortable and supportive than anything else."
"Chacos, Tevas, Keen are the best normal brands."
#48
Thursday Boot Company
5.0
(2)
"Captains in natural is into the hidden gem of the lineup."
"Can't go wrong with Captains or Vanguards."
#49
Clove
4.5
(2)
"I use clove sneakers. They’re waterproof and slip resistant and they’re sooo comfortable."
"Clove has “fluid resistant” sneakers."
#50
Hush Puppies
4.5
(2)
"Hush Puppies have been great for me over the past 2-3 years."
"If on the dressier side, I quite like my brown Hush Puppies."
#51
Oboz
4.0
(2)
"Oboz cause they come with really good insole with medium arch support."
"Oboz or Dansko."
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