Shoes For Walking reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 190 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 27 posts to rank the best Shoes For Walking brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AskPH, r/walking, r/BuyItForLife, r/Sneakers, r/Nike. Top-rated brands include New Balance (4.6/5), Hoka (4.4/5), Nike (4.2/5).

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Reviews190
Subreddits17
Posts27
Brands38
Products74
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#1

New Balance

4.6
(30)
"Totally! My partner has big wide feet (I call them Fred Flintstone feet) and New Balance is all he'll wear."
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"New Balance"
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"NB and Asics!"
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"NEW BALANCE!! Period. I’m a field nurse na nakaka 12-15k steps a day."
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"NB 530 or nike vomero!"
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"NB327 my fav"
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"NB 327"
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"Real walkers know new balance 990 is the way"
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"The new balance 990 v6 are without question the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned."
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"My faves are Nb 1080 v 14 -very soft cloudlike."
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#2

Hoka

4.4
(23)
"Wife is a nurse. Got her a pair of Hoka and On cloud to rotate. She loves them both for high step on your feet all day work."
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"Hoka Bondi are perfect for my wide feet"
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"And also Hoka Clifton 9 this year ko lang rin sya natry"
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"My podiatrist told me to get Hoka Bondi, but the Hoka Clifton is more comfortable for me."
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"I like Hoka - Clifton 8 to be specific, but I heard the 9 is even better."
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"I could walk all day (and run) in them."
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"Hoka Mach 5 & Mach 6"
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"They're really comfortable."
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"I go back to the Clifton 8 wide."
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"I use Hoka Clifton 9 you will love them"
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#3

Nike

4.2
(17)
"Nike Vomero 18"
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"NB 530 or nike vomero!"
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"Nike vomero 5"
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"I bought another vomero cos i was obsessed. didnt feel a thing walking 20k steps in europe"
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"Nike Vomero"
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"I currently use the Pegasus 41, and they do make a wide version if needed."
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"I have Nike revolution 7s the wide toe box version."
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"They’re cute, not too pricey and the comfiest pair of shoes i own."
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"NB550, converse, nike dunks and puma suede"
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"Not really stylish cos i find it too "foamy" and big para pamporma. but for running for sure 10/10"
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#4

Brooks

4.3
(15)
"Brooks glycerin 21!!! My favorite sneakers ever"
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"Followed closely by the Brooks Glycerin Max."
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"I’d recommend any of the Brooks Ghost series walking shoes. I have 2 pairs and they’re great."
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"Brooks Ghost. High heel to toe drop and the padding around the heel area is thick and cushy. Can’t recommend these enough."
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"Brooks are amazing"
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"The Brook’s Ghost line holds up the best."
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"Maybe something from Asics, Saucony, Hoka, On cloud or brooks."
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"Brooks Adrenaline are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn, but they wear out so fast."
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"I love my Brooks Beast."
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"Brooks ghosts work"
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#5

Asics

4.4
(13)
"Asics!!!! Sayang last year ko lang sya natry. Di talaga sumasakit paa ko for long walks"
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"Asics or NB, have worn then for 12+ hrs with lots of walking, feet still feel good"
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"I have a high arch and need a lot of cushion. I do best with ASICS, specifically the Kayano line."
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"Asics gel kayano 31- soft +stability."
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"Well I feel like a broken record but Asics Gel Kayano Ace is where it's at."
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"Maybe something from Asics, Saucony, Hoka, On cloud or brooks."
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"Maganda ang Hoka Cliftons at Asics."
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"I'm yet to find any asics that I haven't loved too, so most asics models will be nice."
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"The Asics are very nice on feet special"
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"The last asics I used were the Asics GT-2000 Flyte Foam Lite, they were really good but the mesh ripped :/"
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#6

Adidas

4.2
(13)
"Nung natry ko yung Boost shoes back in 2013, hindi na ko nagtry ng ibang brand/style."
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"And Adidas Ultraboost and adidas 4D"
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"Zero blisters, and only sore feet if i walk more than 20km in one go."
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"Adidas ultraboost are my go to shoes, usually can be found on sale for reasonable prices. Durable and extremely comfortable."
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"Adidas Ultraboost are definitely good for all-day walking/standing."
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"Adidas duramo"
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"Adidas ultraboost 4af"
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"Ultra boost."
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"When I was working as a barista, I would always use ultra boosts and never had a problem."
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"Are adidas ultraboost accessible to you? They are pretty tight around my ankle which works to keep it stable and there is enough support to help me walk a lot."
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#7

Skechers

4.5
(11)
"Sketchers. 100%"
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"I bought the skechers max cushion and they were truly brilliant. Highly recommend."
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"Skechers GoWalk. Comfortable sa mahabang lakaran at mahabang tayuan."
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"Skechers lang talaga. Using my current one for more than 1 year na, 5x a week sa work kong lakad dito, lakad doon."
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"Skechers for me, can't beat them for comfort."
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"They are super light, comfy and highly breathable."
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"Sketchers GoWalk. Magaan sa paa"
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"Skechers hiking/ walking boots also great for tougher terrain. Really comfortable and they do not stretch your heel too much."
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"Sketchers go walk"
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"I’ve worn the Brooks and Sketchers arch fit."
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#8

Altra

4.8
(9)
"Altras fit my Fred Flintstone (I'm female) feet better than any other brand. I own several pairs."
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"Altras. I have the Via Olympus model. Wide toe box, zero drop and amazingly comfortable"
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"Saucony and Altra are usually wide enough w/o buying the wide width."
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"I love Altras as well. They fit my Fred Flintstone feet very well."
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"I like Altra Lone Peak hikers for putting in serious miles on the trail."
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"The Escalante 4 is my go-to especially because now it comes in an all black color way so it looks a little more professional."
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"Recently bought Altra Torin 8 and blown away. Natural toe box. Zero drop. So comfy."
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"I’m breaking in a new pair of Altra Lone Peak #9’s and really like the added cushioning while still maintaining zero drop."
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"Altras. I don’t think they come with arch support but you can put inserts in them. They’re nice and wide too so your toes can really spread without being cramped."
#9

On

4.1
(9)
"Wife is a nurse. Got her a pair of Hoka and On cloud to rotate. She loves them both for high step on your feet all day work."
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"On - Cloudsurfer trail - I use these for running, but they are great for walking too."
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"Maybe something from Asics, Saucony, Hoka, On cloud or brooks."
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"On cloud"
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"On cloud monster void"
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"I’ve found the on cloud to be really comfortable and not irritate my scar"
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"I just bought the ON running shoes. So far I have been enjoying them :) "
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"On - Cloudtilt are also pretty cool."
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"On cloud"
#10

Saucony

4.3
(8)
"My Hobbit feet love Saucony’s and I got a pair of Hoka’s (a little less cushion than my Saucony’s) that fit nice too. My Saucony’s are also usually their “Guide” series."
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"Saucony cohesion 17!!! Hands down the best shoe ever"
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"I just got Saucony Guide 18 recommended to me in a running shop... walking in them is ridiculously comfortable."
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"Maybe something from Asics, Saucony, Hoka, On cloud or brooks."
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"Saucony and Altra are usually wide enough w/o buying the wide width."
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"Saucony guide 17- still soft but not as much as the above 2 + stability."
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"Saucony triumph 22."
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"Saucony Jazz"
#11

Ecco

5.0
(4)
"My wife has Ecco's and raves about them"
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"Ecco's, I have 6 pair and I walk at least 80 rounds a year"
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"I've had the same pair of eccos for 3 years, one round a week riding."
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"Ecco’s for me have been the best."
#12

Topo

5.0
(3)
"Ditto I abandoned Brooke’s glycerin once I found ToPo!"
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"I'm seconding the Topo recommendation. I love my Auras and Cyclone."
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"ToPo brand Phantom model. ToPo is known for wide toe box (allows piggies to splay naturally), heel cupping (no slippage), low heel to toe drop (5 mm which can be important as it lessons ball of foot impact). They saved my left foot Morton’s neuroma and bone on bone in both knees. They are my daily gym and walking shoe."
#13

Keen

4.3
(3)
"The most comfortable, straight out of the box and hiking shoe I've ever worn! Also waterproof."
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"Keen WK400 were best I found for walking"
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"Keen WK400 work really well"
#14

Puma

3.7
(3)
"They're secure, they're comfortable, they're great material."
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"Puma"
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"NB550, converse, nike dunks and puma suede"
#15

ASICS

5.0
(2)
"They’re a huge improvement from the 24s and are just so much more cushioning."
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#16

Ryka

4.5
(2)
"Try Ryka. They have wide width and no need to break them in. I have two pairs and I love them. I walked 13 miles in one day right after I bought them and I had zero pain in my feet."
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"Take a look at Ryka."
#17

Dansko

4.5
(2)
"Dansko clogs. Ask any doctor, teacher or nurse."
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"I had Dansko brand sneakers when I was working in the service industry. They held up well and were very comfy"
#18

Primus

4.5
(2)
"Primus trail all weather, you’ll be more than happy"
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"I have the primus trail knit since i cant use the primus in crossfit."
#19

Onitsuka Tiger

3.5
(2)
"Onitsuka"
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"Onitsuka GSM"
#20

Xero

5.0
(1)
"I wear Xero HFS2 and they are wonderful."
#21

Hanwag

5.0
(1)
"In europe we have hanwag and meindl. Meindl is a little bit wider but hanwag has more special form for the feet. Highly recomended these two brands."
#22

Meindl

5.0
(1)
"In europe we have hanwag and meindl. Meindl is a little bit wider but hanwag has more special form for the feet. Highly recomended these two brands."
#23

Xero Shoes

5.0
(1)
"Look into Xero shoes! Highly recommend anything from them."
#24

Chaco

5.0
(1)
"Chacos are the best, most comfortable I’ve ever worn."
#25

G/fore

5.0
(1)
"G/fore G18 are crazy comfortable."
#26

Cloudtilt

5.0
(1)
"It’s specifically for walking. I’ve put huge miles on them over the last year."
#27

ToPo

5.0
(1)
"ToPo brand Phantom 3 model does! Known for wide toe box, heel cupping, 5 mm drop."
#28

Mizuno

4.0
(1)
"Mizuno Waverider for running with its high heel drop"
#29

Reebok

4.0
(1)
"Reebok lite4 navy blue ang meron ako for walking derecho narin for running oks naman."
#30

Sunnystep

4.0
(1)
"Sunnystep Balance Runner"
#31

Merrell

4.0
(1)
"Merrell’s are good for me too but I wear those for work. They are also not a sneaker."
#32

Gaviotas

4.0
(1)
"Gaviotas have a wide toe box"
#33

Prophet

4.0
(1)
"I like Prophet shoes for my wide feet."
#34

Allbirds

4.0
(1)
"Allbirds"
#35

Converse

4.0
(1)
"NB550, converse, nike dunks and puma suede"
#36

Dr. Kong

4.0
(1)
"Dr. Kong shoes for me. I used to go with Cole Haan but eventually sumakit din paa ko kasi I have severe flatfoot."
#37

Fila

3.0
(1)
"I'm not that rich so I go with fila."
#38

Lacoste

3.0
(1)
"Lacoste for me!"

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