Best shoes on Reddit

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Hoka

4.8

(78)

"Go get a pair of Hoka. You won't be disappointed."

"My podiatrist gave me several recommendations for my flat feet and among them were the Hokas."

"Hoka Bondi SR. It’s leather too so easy to clean."

"I swear by my Hokas."

"Hoka Arahi has been great for me."

"Hoka jud — very comfy!"

"Hoka Speedgoat or Salomon speedcross :)"

"Any other recommendation outside of Hoka’s are from peeps who have never experienced Hoka’s."

"HOKA."

"Hoka’s. Period."

New Balance

4.4

(46)

"Didn't wear anything but NB."

"I really recommend the New Balance brand of shoes."

"The shoe will kind of mold to your feet as you wear them and be more comfortable after broken in."

"I recently got 990v6 and they are amazing."

"Personally, I love my 1080 over 880."

"Try New balance 1080, meron silang option for wide feet."

"My feet felt great in them the whole time."

"Also very comfy."

"I personally have the NB 880s, Hoka Recovery sandals, and Birkenstocks."

"They are by far the best shoe I've ever owned."

Brooks

4.4

(37)

"Choose a trail runner that is good for walking highways, ie Brooks or Hoka."

"I use them with Brooks."

"Brooks Ghost are the best."

"I love my glycerin 21 and I've bought pairs of glycerin 20 on Amazon for $85-100."

"I love the Glycerin 21 myself and am using it as my long run shoe for marathon training."

"They’ve been the best shoes for running and walking."

"I prefer Brooks over Hokas. Skechers have also been very good to my feet."

"Making a pretty good showing now."

"They have a number of shoes with GoreTex and they have worked wonderfully for me."

"Brook’s Adrenaline took away my foot pain within minutes of putting them on."

Skechers

4.3

(31)

"I’ve got some fire ass sketches w steel toes, arch support and they are water resistant."

"I swear by Sketchers, the slip in one's with super thick cushioned insoles."

"I love sketchers."

"Another vote for Skechers here."

"Wide Skechers with arch support, they were perfect for work and were my only shoes when traveling abroad."

"Magaan sya ilakad at comfortable."

"Best talaga for me."

"They have ones that look like regular shoes too. Some nurses clued me in when I was first starting rotations and they are a godsend."

"Sketchers have been the best for me!"

"It has to be anything Skechers."

ASICS

4.3

(29)

"Gel nimbus is my favorite. I work as a nurse, on my feet alottt."

"ASICS for walking and running. They last, good support and nice colour combinations."

"ASICS is my final Answer!! Clark's for dress up and ASICS for all day long is my faves!!!"

"Asics gel nimbus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"ASICS gel nimbus 25."

"I've flat feet and just got ASICS Kayano 31. Very supportive."

"I’ve been using ASICS gel kayano 31s. They revised the design on the 31s and it’s a very cushioned stability shoe."

"ASICS is the best out there."

"IMO ASICS Gel Resolution have the best outsoles."

"The gel nimbus 25 are the best for that I work in a running shoe store."

Nike

4.3

(26)

"Very comfortable and lightweight."

"Nike MetCons"

"Now I only wear Nike Pegasus or Brooks Ghost."

"If you want a great shoe with air cushioning check out Nike Pegasus."

"I recommend the Nike GT Cut Academy. I got the pair that comes in all white using the Nike App at $60 since it was on sale."

"Nike Pegasus work best for me so far."

"Best and most comfortable shoes ive owned."

"Nike metcons by FAR. Stable enough for resistance days but also supportive when doing cardio."

"Nike pegasus are the best."

"Nike Air Max. I swore by them when I was serving."

Crocs

4.5

(22)

"Crocs or the sketchers that look like crocs that are slip resistant."

"I love my crocs."

"Waterproof, easy to take on and off and cleanable."

"Super comfy, can wash them in the sink/wipe down with wipes."

"Comfortable and supportive."

"They don't have the holes and they're non slip and super comfortable for all day long."

"1000% ugly as hell, but worth it..crocs...the style is called bistro."

"Ang comfy nya kasi. I was a hater until i had one."

"It seems to get the job done for them and it definitely gets the job done for me!"

"Only shoes i haven’t experienced pain / discomfort in during my shifts."

Altra

4.7

(20)

"Altra Lone Peaks."

"People kept recommending Altras to me. I finally tried some and Ho-Lee Fahk do I love them."

"Altra lone peak with wide toe box. Blister free throughout my entire walk."

"You don't need trail shoes. Look at Altra shoes."

"I used Altra Lone Peaks and they lasted the entire trip and were comfortable."

"I now wear Altra exclusively for sneakers."

"For outdoors, I wear Altra Lone Peaks."

"They now make a waterproof hiking boot!"

"Love mine:)"

"They never feel tight, even with thick socks."

Adidas

4.4

(16)

"Adidas Sambas have been my favorite shoe."

"Adidas ultraboost...worth every penny."

"I know it's cliche, but Adidas Sambas have never failed me."

"Can’t go wrong with a pair of Adidas. Always on sale."

"Adidas ultraboost! as an adidas girlie 👟"

"The most comfortable court shoe I have found for me."

"Adidas, KSwiss, Sketchers are good with Adidas as my favorite."

"Adidas’s NMD’s are extremely comfortable."

"Naka sale adidas app now 50% meron dun ung lite racer nasa 1.5k lng."

"Comfortable naman."

#10

On

4.9

(13)

"I strongly recommend on clouds any of them are great for that treacherous concrete floor."

"On clouds."

"Any On model or the New Balance 2002r would be great for city walking."

"On clouds after that."

"I use on clouds and have been very happy with them."

"On cloud are extremely comfortable"

"On (or On Cloud) are lightweight, no-tie and have a wide foot bed."

"On Cloud is a brand that I own that has relieved my back pain."

"On cloud shoes are great as well"

"On Cloud and Birks for me :)"

#11

Birkenstock

4.8

(13)

"I love Birkenstocks."

"Or Birkenstock (they make shoes with their signature footbed)."

"Birkenstocks have been a lifesaver for me!"

"Real life savers, I have no pain anymore."

"Got me through 30 years of teaching."

"I recommend Birkenstocks."

"Brooks Dyad. ASICS NYC. Bikenstocks. XeroShoes if you prefer barefoot."

"I’d also encourage him to go to a podiatrist."

"I mainly wear Birkenstocks, I have like 5 pairs."

"Birkenstocks babe."

#12

Merrell

4.5

(14)

"I’m trying a pair of Merrells this year and so far, I’m really impressed."

"Merrell or Hoka are my shoes of choice."

"I found either Merrells or Keens to work best for me."

"I think Merrells are the most comfortable"

"I think Merrells are the most comfortable."

"I LOVE them."

"Personal recommendation would be Merrell."

"I highly recommend Merrell tactical hiking shoes/boots."

"Merrells are pricey but are what I use in cold weather..."

"I wore Merrell Moab 2’s for the longest time."

#13

Keen

4.4

(11)

"Keen were the best boots I ever had in 45 years heavy construction."

"I wear Keen hiking shoes. Super comfy."

"Keen hiking shoes. Keep my feet warm and dry on my farm and hiking."

"Super comfortable."

"Keens! I try to find them on sale, 50% off or no purchase…"

"I like Keen. Nice and cushioned plus lightweight."

"I've had good luck with Keens and Snibs. Great arch support!"

"The keens are way lighter and much more comfortable."

"They are the most comfortable and warm shoes and boots for my feet."

"Keens or Merrell boots."

#14

Dansko

4.8

(9)

"Dansko"

"I swear by Dansko (or Saniya, but I prefer Dansko)"

"Danscos or Sanitas are the bomb!!!!"

"I wore Danskos for working at a stadium (10h usually) so my feet and back weren’t screaming."

"Every waitress I ever worked with wore them and swore by them."

"For residency I bought a pair of Danskos and they basically solved all my problems."

"They are expensive but the most comfy shoes I’ve ever worn."

"Great if you’re spending long hours on your feet."

"Danskos. They take some getting used to, but once they're broken in you'll never go back."

#15

Allen Edmonds

4.8

(8)

"The quality of the shoes is still great."

"Extremely comfortable and I can wear them every day."

"If this is kind of a step up then start with AE probably."

"Built to last and built to be repaired."

"Allen Edmunds."

"They also have a re-conditioning program."

"The Edmunds are more dressy, but the San Antonio's are way more comfortable."

"They are known for their wide range of sizes, including wide and extra wide options."

#16

HOKA

4.7

(6)

"Hokas especially the Bondi style are super cushy."

"HOKA Bondi for a cloud experience in a low height profile."

"The best shoes that offered me support were the hoka bondis with compression socks."

"My vote is for Hoka’s, in the Bondi style since they come in wide and accommodate my bunions just fine."

"Hokas are very squishy and wide so you'll feel like you have a lot of balance and cushion."

"Though not a court shoe, they are seriously going to help with your sore feet."

#17

Salomon

4.5

(6)

"I buy Salomon year after year."

"I have Salomons and love them."

"Salomans- so comfy 22k avg step counts."

"Salomon speed cross were my go to when I lived out there."

"Great comfort with Salomon"

"You can find older models for relatively cheap."

#18

Converse

4.8

(5)

"Great for leg days."

"They’ve been part of my gym rotation for the last 16 years."

"They go with any outfit and are flat."

"Super comfortable, nakaka 20k steps ako dun per day."

"Converse, new balance."

#19

On Cloud

4.6

(5)

"I got some OnClouds this season and I love them."

"OnClouds are awesome! I tried EVERYTHING and these are the only ones that solved my foot and back pain."

"On Cloud has a water proof shoe that is fantastic for biking."

"I wear on clouds, swifts, 5s or cloud monsters with compression socks from Amazon."

#20

5.0

(4)

"Trail runners are (in my opinion) the best option."

"Trail runners for sure, boots aren't necessary ever."

"Personally, I used them on long hikes and they were a lifesaver compared to boots."

"I would highly recommend trail runners."

#25

Cole Haan

5.0

(4)

"Cole Haan has extended and wide shoes on their website."

"Cole-Haan is a solid, classic standby."

"Cole Haan’s ZERØGRAND for both women and men."

"Cole Haan’s ZERØGRAND. Men and women in my HQ org wear them."

#26

Blundstone

4.8

(4)

"Bloodstones are an excellent choice!"

"Waterproof, comfy, good for work or trails."

"I wear black blundstones. Zero issues with my feet ever in these boots."

"Great comfort with Blundstones when traveling."

#27

Kuru

4.5

(4)

"After the boot I purchased Kurus and it's been amazing!"

"The Kuru have solved my knee and foot issues."

"My current work shoes are Kuru with a stock insole."

"They are made specifically for this use case."

#28

Danner

4.0

4.0

(3)

"I love my Puma Speedcats in blue suede."

"Puma Speedcats and A3rocats are great!"

"Original speed cats are more comfortable than the other lines."

#37

OluKai

5.0

(2)

"I have tried Olukia and Oofos and for some reason these random funky monkey slides on Amazon have changed my life."

"Very comfy and durable."

#38

Vionic

5.0

(2)

"Haven't had any pain since I started wearing them years ago."

"They are podiatrist designed, and they are available in wide widths."

#39

Birkenstocks

5.0

(2)

"Feet never hurt. Now I’m in a smaller hospital setting getting about 6 miles a day and it’s the same, never hurt with the birks."

"I have found that Birkenstocks help for me if I need to be on my feet."

#40

Lake

5.0

(2)

"Lake is the only brand I personally have tried and/or own that actually make their wide shoes wide."

"Lake and Bont make wider shoes."

#41

4.0

(2)

"I’ve had mostly Reebok Nanos over the last 8 years."

"Reebok nano or Nike metcon."

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