Best shoes on Reddit

589 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/AskRunningShoeGeeks, r/HomeDepot and 124 more subreddits

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Hoka

4.8

(87)

"HOKA and Dansko would be my recommendations. Dansko has been a staple for food industry workers for many years."

"I got into hokas this past year since i work a lot of 16s and i love them."

"It’s an underrated company in Indian market."

"Hokas all the way"

"So comfortable."

"Would highly recommend you this"

"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."

New Balance

4.5

(68)

"New balance is your best option they are known for wide feet options."

"NB 574"

"NB 327"

"Great for recovery runs and walking."

"New balance 574 best shoes"

"New Balance 1080 line has served me well for 3 years now."

"For me New Balance have always been my go to."

"My partner has wide feet and swears by new balance shoes"

"They're around $220 per pair but for me are worth it."

"New Balance Fresh Foam BB V2 has max cushioning and is on sale now."

Skechers

4.4

(42)

"Best shoes i have ever worn for work."

"Im another sketchers fan its like walking on foam."

"I swear by the sketchers work shoes. Great for hospitality as they have non-slip soles."

"Sketches have been my fav so far. Survived doing 15hr shifts over new years."

"Skechers with memory foam soles are really comfy."

"[Skechers Go Walk](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.Luulc). I suggest you go sa store para matry mo magsukat at ifeel yung memory foam na syang best feature ng shoes nila"

"Skechers are my best friends especially the memory foam ones."

"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."

Brooks

4.4

(39)

"Are so comfortable."

"10/10 recommend going to a running store and having your gait analyzed."

"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."

Nike

4.4

(38)

"Nike vomeros!! they're so light and comfy."

"I can really recommend these comfy shoes: nike"

"Check this OP from NIKE ito kasi gamit ko pang gym and pang takbo, comfy sya sa paa"

"Now shin splints are mostly gone, my feet are no longer going numb."

"Pegasus 41 👟👌"

"Nike metcons are great."

"All three are great shoes. I would go with the either New Balance shoes"

"Very comfortable and lightweight."

"Nike MetCons"

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

ASICS

4.3

(34)

"Asics makes great shoes."

"They are wonderful. Not the lightest but very very comfy ! I recommend !"

"Gel Kayano 31! So supportive."

"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."

Altra

4.5

(24)

"My heels hurt the least when I wear my altras."

"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:)"

Crocs

4.5

(24)

"My crocs are honestly the only shoe that don't make my feet hurt."

"Crocs could be a great option for Morton's neuroma because of the roomy toe box and cushioning they're comfy and supportive."

"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."

Adidas

4.4

(19)

"Adidas"

"Adidas ultraboost"

"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."

"Training shoes from Adidas I can recommend."

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

#10

Merrell

4.5

(15)

"Kung madami kang bundok na aakyatin, merrell talaga."

"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’m a big fan of Merrells."

"I wear Merrell brand shoes and wear one size larger than normal."

#11

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 :)"

#12

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."

#13

Keen

4.4

(13)

"Ive been wearing Keen's and they are freaking fantastic."

"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."

"If we're talking outdoors? Keen, Redwing, cat."

"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."

#14

HOKA

4.5

(11)

"Best support."

"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."

"I live in Hoka Bondi’s in wide, they’ve helped my feet so much."

"I switch off between Hoka Bondi & Calzuros."

"The Hoka Bondi also comes in extra wide."

"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."

#15

Asics

4.5

(11)

"Novablast 5!! Joined my first half mary kahapon and di man lang ako nakaramdam ng sakit or what sa paa all through out."

"Novablast 5 seems like a well rounded crowd pleaser."

"My ASICS kayano’s are the most comfortable shoe I’ve worn."

"Asics Kayano for easy, long."

"Novablast 5 gets pretty good reviews for speedwork, intervals, longer runs and easy miles."

"I train and race in my novablast 4s."

"Good budget asics novablast 4 or 5 or nimbus 25."

"Pick what’s comfortable for you."

"Try gel kayano and they come in wide width."

"I own the Asics Novablast 4 and the Asics Superblast and I love both."

#16

On Cloud

4.6

(9)

"I love my On Clouds."

"My on clouds were insanely comfy!"

"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."

"On clouds."

"$160 shoes of my choice are On Cloud and Nike Vomeros."

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

#17

Salomon

4.6

(9)

"Can take a beaten on the trails."

"Has the best grip for wet conditions."

"I buy Salomon year after year."

"I have Salomons and love them."

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

"Salomon make some good running shoes with enough cushion for road and a grippy sole for trail."

"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

Dansko

4.8

(8)

"They’re known for their clogs but they have a wide variety of styles."

"Dansko"

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

"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."

#19

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."

#20

Converse

4.3

(8)

"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 Chuck Taylor's are some of the best lifting shoes."

"Converse chuck taylor (dont go for chuck 70s, won't last long)"

"Converse, new balance."

"Those things have NO arch support."

#21

Blundstone

4.8

(6)

"I’m a Blundstones convert. Used to wear Tokio Supergrips and was replacing them every year."

"They look good to dress up, they hike well, and they are comfortable."

"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."

#22

Allbirds

4.5

(6)

"Definitely Allbirds!"

"Allbirds - I’ve never had more comfortable shoes."

"They’re also machine washable!"

"I like all white or black converse and Allbirds shoes."

"Allbirds has a line of water resistant shoes including high tops."

#23

Xero

4.3

(6)

"I buy the Xero brand, sizing works well for me and they look 'normal' so to speak."

"Xero 360 is probably a good choice if they fit your width."

"The Xero 360 might be what you are looking for. Right now you can get a pair for $48"

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

"I like minimalist shoes and they have a nice wide toe box, too."

#24

Puma

4.2

(6)

"Puma"

"Or this Puma less than 1,860 lang siya."

"I love my Puma Speedcats in blue suede."

"Puma Speedcats and A3rocats are great!"

"I picked up each of the Puma models for like $35 a piece they’re fine for what they are."

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

#25

Topo

4.2

(5)

"I never had foot pain since."

"Highly recommend! I have no more blisters!"

"Have been insanely comfortable for me."

"Topo and Altra have footshaped toeboxes but are otherwise conventional shoes."

"Whatever you do, dont go for Topo with their damn arch support."

#26

Trail Runners

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."

#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)

"Danner. La sportiva. Keen."

"I’m a fan of danner hiking and they sell steel toe boots."

"Great comfort with Danner"

"My Danners are waterproof."

#29

Babolat

4.0

4.0

(2)

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

"Reebok nano or Nike metcon."

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