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495 reviews from r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/DisneyPlanning, r/walking and 95 more subreddits

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#1

Hoka

4.8
(122)
"Just wore a 1 month old pair for 80k steps a couple weeks back and my feet have never felt better."
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"HOKA Mach 6 for running."
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"Love my Hokas (even though they are UGLY!)."
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"I wear black hokas. It’s been a game changer."
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"Running: Hoka Clifton with custom orthotics"
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"My husband loves the Clifton 9s."
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"I work on my feet all day and use HOKAs."
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"Hoka as a brand pretty is always this."
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"Hokas changed my life!"
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"Hokas if you have high arches!!"
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#2

Brooks

4.7
(59)
"Brooks Ghost Max 2 is my vote. At your weight, that foam will activate well... but it won’t bottom out."
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"Brooks Ghost. Really, you should try on whatever shoes you get."
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"Just ran my first one in the Brooks Glycerin Max! absolutely love the shoe."
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"For the past few years I wear brooks, inside and outside the lab!"
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"Brooks has a very wide option."
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"I came out with a pair of Brooks Ghost Max, after trying on at least a dozen other pairs."
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"Brooks!"
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"They're my new favorite for raves."
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"Brooks ghost. Best ones I’ve owned"
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"Brooks or Nike pegasus"
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#3

Adidas

4.6
(32)
"Adidas Stan smiths. I walk to work, teach all day and walk home in those bad boys."
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"I really love that shoe. I ran my PB of 19.30 in them."
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"If the Adidas are takumi sen then pick them."
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"Try the Adios Pro 3 or 4!"
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"1.0 ultraboosts or my friend group love their onclouds and hokas."
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"They're classy, easy to clean and have a flat bottom."
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"Adidas Samba is what you want."
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"Adidas Ultra Boost changed my rave life."
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"Classic and go with almost any outfit."
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"[Adidas Ultraboost](https://www.adidas.com/us/ultraboost-5x-shoes/JI3019.html)"
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#4

New Balance

4.6
(28)
"I've always heard great things about New Balance when it comes to wide and flat feet."
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"I personally recommend the most the nb 574 its very wide while being stylish and comfortable."
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"New balance for wide feet."
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"Get new balance, if you're 2e, go for 2e, if you're 4e go with their 4e."
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"New Balance in EE width, whichever model you prefer."
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"New Balance. I need slip resistant shoes for my job."
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"I love New Balance, and the wide widths are not hard to find."
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"New Balance 1080’s. I work 10 hours daily, 5 days per week, and my feet have never hurt after a shift!"
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"I am seconding New Balance. Even better if you have one of their stores nearby."
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"These new balance are my favorite so far."
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#5

Skechers

4.5
(28)
"Have you tried the Sketchers Slip-Ins? I find them to be super comfy."
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"Sketchers! They have broadened their selection and designs so much."
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"If you have high arch feet, I recommend Skechers Arch Fit shoes!"
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"Showed immediate improvement for ankle pain."
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"Skechers slip-ons are so comfortable"
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"Sketchers!"
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"I wear Skechers. Super comfortable and I can reliably find decent looking ones in my size."
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"Sketchers all the way!"
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"They are also super comfy."
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"They are super comfy and have a lot of support."
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#6

Asics

4.6
(21)
"About a year ago ASICS GT-2000’s were on sale for like 80% off and I bought 5 pairs."
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"Novablast 4"
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"With that budget I reco Asics Novablast 4 and New Balance Rebel v4"
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"I would suggest something like the Asics Magic Speed 4's."
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"Chose the Glideride Max, and it really does work for recovery."
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"ASICS GlideRide Max, SuperBlast 2"
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"Asics GlideRide Max"
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"Absolutely love them. Highly recommend them."
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"I just ran Chicago in 5:24:32 (A PR for me 🥳) in a pair of Superblast 2s and HIGHLY recommend them."
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"Brooks glycerin max, Mizuno neo vista and asics glideride max"
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#7

ASICS

4.4
(14)
"Asics are great. I went to a running store... and recommended a model for me."
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"My podiatrist recommended ASICS Gel Kayano which work for me."
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"Asics… swear by them have plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy… life saver."
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"FWIW it sounds like a few of the asics shoes are all quality: Tactic, Blast, or powerbrake all come up a lot."
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"ASICS or New Balance 880."
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"Brooks adrenaline or ASICS Gel Kayanos are incredible."
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"ASICS, Hoka and saucony have great support, ASICS probably more affordable than the two."
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"Currently I wear ASICS, Brooks Ghosts are good too!"
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"They have great options for balance and flat feet."
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"Comfortable sneaker"
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#8

Nike

4.3
(13)
"Nike Pegasus, feels like clouds and value for your buck."
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"Nike Pegasus has great cushion!"
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"They are versatile for all positions and playstyles and very supportive with great cushioning."
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"I've hooped in a lot of pairs of shoes, and the LeBron 21s are a great overall performer."
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"I've always really felt like Nike treated my feet and joints really well."
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"I just go to the Nike outlet and buy the cheapest pair of comfortable black sneakers."
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"I’ve used Nike Metcon from Gen. 4 onwards."
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"I would go with either the Pegasus or Vomero."
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"I usually use Nike Metcons or just a pair of chuck taylors."
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"You should be able to pick up a pair of Lebron 21s now for really cheap."
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#9

Blundstone

4.7
(11)
"I swear by my Blundstones!"
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"Second the ‘dress’ blundstones"
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"1. Blundstone boots 2. Birkenstock Tokio super grips 3. Crocs, yellow."
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"If you are interested in Blundstones, I really recommend getting fitted at the Australian Boot Company."
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"I virtually live in mine and dress them up and down."
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"The rustic black ones are great for it."
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"They are expensive but I have a pair of blundstones I bought two years ago and they are my shoes for everything."
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"Bllundstones and Teva Sirra sandals."
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"Blundstone boots."
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"It will not work on fine dining resto or a more conservative environment."
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#10

Crocs

4.3
(9)
"Spend the $40-50 bucks and get a good pair of crocs."
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"I bought Crocs at the Emporium to make it thru the rest of my trip."
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"Crocs saved my feet at Disney world and universal."
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"Crocs n socks baby"
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"Especially if it’ll double for yard work"
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"Crocs were my go to, wait don’t leave!"
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"Pack a pair of crocs or flip flops in your backpack and change to them midday."
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"When it really started raining crocs were great for us."
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"They are more waterproof."
#11

Saucony

4.8
(8)
"I’d recommend checking out the Saucony Triumph or the Asics Nimbus."
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"I ended up getting the endorphin pro 4."
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"Ill recommend to endorphin pro 4"
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"I was able to get the Endorphin Pro 4 for $195"
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"Asics Nimbus, Puma Magmax, Saucony Triumph or NB more V5."
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"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."
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"I've had good luck with the Endorphin Speed."
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"I had good luck with Endorphin Speeds."
#12

On Cloud

4.6
(8)
"On Clouds."
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"They can definitely be dressed up as well as a good exercise shoe."
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"On Cloud are the best sneakers I've ever worn."
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"On Cloud. Bar None"
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"I love my on clouds!!!"
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"On Cloud shoes. This isn't in your budget but I just wanted to mention it."
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"Waterproof onclouds have held up to getting shower soaked and urine droplets."
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"I bought some all black On Clouds made for trails/walking."
#13

Keen

4.5
(8)
"Fucking KEENS. I have arthritis in my toes, podiatrist recommended them."
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"Keen Newports, Merrell Water Mocs during the summer."
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"Chacos, Tevas, Keen are the best normal brands."
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"I swear by keens for Disney. Waterproof- you can run in them, and they dry fast."
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"I brought them for hiking but then ended up doing the hardest hike of the trip in the Keens."
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"For sandals, I recommend KEEN, they're great for rough play and hold up really well!"
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"Currently a keen newport"
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"We have had success with both Keen and Merrill."
#14

Merrell

4.9
(7)
"I like merrels or other zero drop shoes."
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"Merrils. We all wear Merrils and black sneakers from Walmart. Amazing how comfortable they are for $20."
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"Second the recommendations for Merrell brand shoes. Have never let me down."
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"Merrell Moab ventilators"
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"They have different lines but most are meant to be hiking shoes."
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"I love my Merrill Moabs."
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"Hiking shoes are probably your best bet."
#15

Vans

4.0
(7)
"They are not proper weightlifting shoes obviously, but have a nice flat sole."
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"My biggest concern is traction, plus they lace up well for ankle support."
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"Vans have always been my choice."
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"Vans and New Balance are my daily go-to shoe."
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"I wear converse high tops and vans most days"
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"They’re about the closest I can think of to a 'jack of all trades/master of none' shoe."
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"Anything else feels odd and I can’t feel the pedals as well."
#16

Altra

4.7
(6)
"For wide toebox , Altra or Topo Athletic."
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"Altra for sure! My husband doesn’t want any other shoes."
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"I personally recommend Altra Olympus."
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"I just got into Altra shoes and they “just fit” better."
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"Altras will feel very natural and roomy but lack structure."
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"I used my Olympus’s. Both held up fine."
#17

Puma

4.2
(6)
"Puma MagMax"
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"Asics Nimbus, Puma Magmax, Saucony Triumph or NB more V5."
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"Puma Magmax!"
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"Puma shoes are durable with great outsoles for light trails."
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"The Puma MagMax is a great cushioned road shoe."
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"Puma, Skechers, Adidas"
#18

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."
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"I can slip them on without bending or needing to maneuver my body."
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"I wear kizik shoes and order insoles off Amazon."
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"Look at the Kizik brand- they are hands free step in shoes, super comfortable and with support."
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"I'm currently wearing a pair of Kiziks with a pair of insoles for high arches."
#19

Birkenstock

4.6
(5)
"For around the house inside Birkenstocks with socks."
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"Do wonders for your back and feet."
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"Birkenstocks! The arch support is fantastic."
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"Are comfy"
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"I tend to use either rubber berkenstocks or Crocs"
#20

Cole Haan

4.6
(5)
"Cole Haans for the fucking win."
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"When I worked in ops, I found three brands lasted a long time and gave great support: Cole Haan."
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"They’re cute and comfy"
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"Naka-sale sila ngayon until Nov 3."
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"Cole haan for me!"
#21

Allbirds

5.0
(4)
"I am an evangelist for Allbirds! They're extremely lightweight, so comfortable."
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"I bring multiple pairs for myself and my kids."
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"I loved my Allbirds for Disney World."
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"Allbirds and Vessi’s for when it’s raining."
#22

Rothy's

4.8
(4)
"I LOVE Rothy's."
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"I feel like I can sleep in them."
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"My absolute FAV."
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#23

Topo

4.8
(4)
"Cannot recommend enough."
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"I recently discovered Topo's and can't believe they aren't more known."
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"Topos-designed with an extra wide toe box. Cannot recommend enough."
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"If you liked Altra, try Topo! They seem more sturdy to me."
#24

On

4.8
(4)
"I where my On Clouds to every show! I call them my concert runners!"
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"On clouds for sure!"
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"I love my Onclouds!"
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"They are comfortable, slip on and off easily."
#25

Lebron

4.5
(4)
"Recently bought the lebron 21s after like 4 hours of total break in time, they felt amazing."
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"They are good shoe overall for any player."
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#26

Lems

4.3
(4)
"Lems."
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"Lems … zero drop and a more roomy toe box makes them super comfortable."
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"Try LEMs, most of their designs are fairly wide."
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"Lems shoes + innersoles? Warning: zero drop and no padding."
#27

Xero

4.3
(4)
"Barefoot shoes have been a life saver for me."
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"Check out Xero shoes. Work for my wide feet and pretty flat."
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"Xero 360s are pretty solid and more reasonably priced than many of the other options"
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"I have a pair of Xero 360s and they are good for cardio workouts."
#28

Specialized

4.0
(4)
"Specialised 2fo Roost. Cheaper and wider and just as good as five ten freerider pro."
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"I prefer Specialized 2FO Roost. I have used both 5.10 Freeriders and the 2FO Roosts."
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"Everyone says 5.10. just skip the wasted money and go directly to the specialized 2FO."
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"Specialized 2FO Roost - casual MTB shoe that looks like a skate shoe."
#29

Five Ten

4.0
(4)
"I have 5 10s which have been great."
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"Five Tens, Ride Concept, Bontrager, and Specialized."
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"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."
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"Five Ten is the default starting point for flat shoes."
#30

Bloch

5.0
(3)
"I love my Bloch Performas!"
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"I too like Bloch Performa because they come in a wide D fitting."
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"I really like Bloch Performas!"
#31

Clarks

5.0
(3)
"I have some shoes from Clark’s! They have a lot of business-y shoes that are SUPER comfy."
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"Check out clarks and naturalizer, particularly if your vibe is mary jane, loafer or brogue."
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"If you want to go a bit dressier, have a look at Clark’s. They’re mad comfortable and last forever."
#32

Mizuno

4.7
(3)
"I would say the Mizuno Neo Vista is a better bet than everything on that list."
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"Brooks glycerin max, Mizuno neo vista and asics glideride max"
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"Mizuno neo vista"
#33

Capezio

4.7
(3)
"I really like the capezio hanamis!"
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"I wear Capezio Hanamis and my feet have never looked better."
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"Personally I wear capezio hanamis. They're super soft and stretchy."
#34

Dr. Martens

4.7
(3)
"I wear Dr. Martens after my wife talked me into it saying they were extremely comfortable."
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"Doc Marten makes boots specifically for restaurants/kitchens."
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"I love driving in doc shoes."
#35

Hey Dude

4.7
(3)
"Comfy af and they allow your feet to breathe if it's hot."
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"Hey Dudes!"
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"Hey Dudes 😂 sooo comfortable."
#36

Rockport

4.7
(3)
"Rockport! Bought it last 2019 pero til now nagagamit ko pa din siya."
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"Used for 4 years 4-5x a week for 4 years."
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"Sounds like you need to try some Rockports."
#37

Whitin

4.7
(3)
"I’ve recently had luck with the Whitin brand shoes."
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"I love them and I’m about to get a second or third pair."
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"I like Whitin brand sold on Amazon."
#38

Shoes for Crews

4.3
(3)
"Try shoes for crews. Excellent."
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"Shoes For Crews or Toffeln are good. Non slip, good arch support, good quality."
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"I’m wearing Shoes for Crews and they are comfortable."
#39

Kuru

4.3
(3)
"KURU they have a heel cup that takes pressure off your bone spurs."
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"They have cute shoes and boots. Great support."
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"I tend to stick to Kuru or Hoka."
#40

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."
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"Ride concepts. I've had 5 tens and I swear rides sole lasts longer."
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"I personally love ride concepts. Great toe box."
#41

Hey Dudes

5.0
(2)
"I love wearing Hey Dudes, they're lightweight, comfortable, slip on and off easily."
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"I love using Heydudes just cause they are so lightweight and easy to move in."
#42

Cloves

5.0
(2)
"Cloves. They’re made for nurses but I 100% recommend."
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"I have Cloves, they are a little pricy but absolutely worth it!"
#43

Thursday Boot Company

5.0
(2)
"Captains in natural is into the hidden gem of the lineup."
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"Can't go wrong with Captains or Vanguards."
#44

Xtratuf

5.0
(2)
"Xtratuf boots. Waterproof, slip ons, light weight, good traction, won’t stain."
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"Have lasted me years"
#45

361

4.5
(2)
"361 Quick 5 pro"
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#46

Vivo Barefoot

4.5
(2)
"I love vivo barefoot shoes."
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"It might be worth looking into the offerings of Vivo Barefoot."
#47

Snibbs

4.5
(2)
"My snibbs have been better than anything I’ve ever had."
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"Snibbs. They helped me with my planters."
#48

Clove

4.5
(2)
"I use clove sneakers. They’re waterproof and slip resistant and they’re sooo comfortable."
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"Clove has “fluid resistant” sneakers."
#49

Hush Puppies

4.5
(2)
"Hush Puppies have been great for me over the past 2-3 years."
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"If on the dressier side, I quite like my brown Hush Puppies."
#50

Vibram

4.5
(2)
"Try Vibram Fivefingers. I’m running in those shoes over 11 years - they are awesome."
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"I use Vibrams Five Fingers or Whitten’s from Amazon."
#51

Vivo

4.0
(2)
"I wear vivobarefoot, although mine is lite knit model."
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"Vivo Barefoot."
#52

Oboz

4.0
(2)
"Oboz cause they come with really good insole with medium arch support."
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"Oboz or Dansko."

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