Shoes Recommendations reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 159 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Shoes Recommendations brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/Lowes, r/PHRunners, r/Pickleball, r/restaurant. Top-rated brands include Hoka (4.8/5), Skechers (4.1/5), Adidas (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews159
Subreddits26
Posts33
Brands63
Products61
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By Brand
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#1
Hoka
4.8
(13)
"Hoka"
"Hoka’s have been a game changer for me. My feet were KILLING me."
"I have the bondi 9 and they’ve been a real life saver for me."
"Hoka bondi"
"Hoka & Brooks ftw"
"Hoka - Great Quality, Lots of support, Good Colors and Decent Prices"
"Hoka is a great brand. I own a couple of them and they hold up really well. Both pair I own right now are over 2 years old and still look brand new."
"I absolutely love them - but I went in person to our local running store to try them on."
"I have the hurricane 24 and brooks ghost max. They have a good rocker feel and very soft with bounce din."
"Hokas."
#2
Skechers
4.1
(11)
"I just switched to a pair of Sketchers Viper Court and could not be happier. Chasing down balls feels like I'm running on clouds."
"Skecher's with the memory foam soul. They should have a sewn in insole that is a nylon material. I've bought like 10 pairs over the years."
"Sketchers bobs sports squad chaos - can dance on any floor in them and super comfy!"
"Skechers Work Sure Track, Crocs On-the-Clock, and New Balance 626 are highly recommended for slip-resistance."
"Sketchers makes a great shoe. Non slip and slip on. They are affordable at around 40 bucks."
"I literally use sketchers. They’re cheap shoes, but you take out what’s already inside the shoe and then put the insert inside"
"I always go back to Skechers. They have a wide variety and are easy on the feet."
"I know a lot of coworkers who swear by Skechers."
"Skechers Viper Courts are like pillows on your feet. Unfortunately they didn’t last long for me (less than 3 months - toe box started to separate from sole)."
"We had to wear non slips and our company had a deal with Skechers. They weren’t horrible."
#3
Adidas
4.5
(10)
"I can vouch for how amazing the SL2 is. It's comfortable, bouncy and provides good energy return."
"+100 sa SL2. This was my first running shoe when I did not care about different shoe types. Reliable and cheaper compared to nb5, etc."
"Adidas ultra boost till the day I die"
"Gor Tex ones are good."
"I recommend Adidas Terrex"
"Adidas SL2... might hit the sweet spot."
"+1 sa SL2. I don't understand why people keep recommending Evo SL?"
"Try and get an SL2 on sale. They're comfy enough at your pace."
"I swore by Adidas ultraboosts — still do for walking long distances."
"Adidas supernova some versions are available under 5k"
#4
Nike
3.6
(9)
"There's a 50% off in NIKE SG. Check them out!"
"Try the new Nike Vomero 18."
"Maybe you can try the recently released vomero 18."
"Best Nike initiators."
"I've tried Downshifters on short and long runs, ayos naman sa paa ko."
"Pegasus bare minimum na maayos sa Nike."
"Nike Winflo11 nasa 4k plus pag sale"
"Nike pegasus"
"Just don’t wear Nike or Adidas, they offer zero support and will honestly hurt you more than help."
#5
Allen Edmonds
3.8
(8)
"In the USA that would be Allen Edmond's for fine dress shoes $250-500."
"There are some really nice Allen Edmonds and Beckett Simonon available on EBay and Poshmark."
"On the lower end, you can look at the Allen Edmonds Park Avenue."
"Ecco and Allen Edmonds (better if you can find them on sale)."
"I buy for my my son on eBay, mercari, and Poshmark. Allen Edmonds."
"Allen Edmonds!"
"Secondhand Allen Edmond’s or something from the likes of Blackbird Shoemakers."
"Honestly i have a pair of allen edmonds and am not very impressed."
#6
ASICS
4.3
(6)
"Are great for indoor padel."
"I really like them."
"Asics Gel Res 9 have been good for me"
"+1 sa ASICS Novablast 5."
"ASICS Novablast 5, but be prepared for the foam to 'die' around 100-125 miles."
"Heavier shoes with more stability: Asics Gel resolution 9."
#7
Asics
4.3
(6)
"Highly recommend something from Asics, Hokas, New Balance, or On Cloud."
"Best Asics gel 1130."
"I'd definitely suggest some Asics or New Balance."
"Been using Japan S for a while now. It is a comfortable sleek one."
"Asics Japan S, NB 574. You can check the prices."
"Asics glorietta are just few shops based sa google"
#8
Shoes For Crews
5.0
(5)
"I have worn Shoes For Crews since 1998. Never needed to try anything else."
"I recommend SfC myself... There are tons of styles done non-slip."
"I have used shoes for crews for 32 years. Never slipped ever."
"+1 for shoes for crews."
"Shoes for Crews has a couple of varieties of Vans-like shoes, one of which I bought recently. Merlin comes very close, is non-slip, and slip-on."
#9
Altra
4.8
(4)
"I found these while doing an online return. Altra hiking shoes they are light weight and have a wide toe area."
"If you are searching for healthy running shoes, give Altra a try."
"Altra hiking shoes are good."
"I like altras for the wide toe box"
#10
New Balance
4.3
(4)
"New balance model 412 if you want composite toe too. Flat black and look like regular old sneakers."
"New Balance 796 or 996"
"I have wide feet and like cushioned shoes that support me well so I’m in the new balance 996."
"I'd definitely suggest some Asics or New Balance."
#11
Converse
4.0
(4)
"Converse All-Stars work fine for me but i do rotate shoes quite often, depending on my outfit."
"Get a running shoe for around 5-6k and get converse high top chucks for 4k for lifts."
"Get one running shoe and one converse all star/one star or lifting shoe."
"You can get a good running shoe for cardio or smth and a flat sole shoe like converse all star."
#12
Nfinity
3.3
(4)
"My daughter and most of her flyer friends like nfinity evolution"
"Nfinity vegence. but they wear out fast. and the black ones wear out even faster. but both my daughters love them"
"For my next shoe I’m looking to get the nfinity flyte shoe since I’ve noticed many high level flyers have all knit shoes."
"The nfinity shoes are okay too but I don't know how to describe it, it's like your feet are in a box"
#13
Sabrina
4.0
(3)
"Sabrinas"
"Sabrina are ok and pretty generic but kobes, serious player ones, any gt shoe are really good options"
"Sabrina nikes"
#14
Xtep
4.0
(3)
"I bought the nitro 2 at kkbli ko lang ng Xtep. And the price point is too much to resist."
"Xtep 2000km 2.0, may 3.0 na din ngayon. Pasok na pasok sa budget mo."
"Xtep or Anta sa price range mo."
#15
Brooks
3.7
(3)
"She swears by Brooks. Expensive for a work shoe but well work the cost for people on their feet all day on concrete."
"People who can barely walk and people who run a lot wear the same shoes. Probably Brooks"
"I bought neutral shoes from another store. On the run also pushes Brooks quite a bit, which isn't terrible, but I don't go for Brooks."
#16
adidas
5.0
(2)
"I bought the Adidas Gamecourt 2.0 and since then... my game has improved because of better grip."
"Adidas Gamecourt 2.0
Affordable and very comfortable."
#17
361
5.0
(2)
"Great tech and build quality."
"361 quick pro."
#18
On the Run
5.0
(2)
"The sales people actually spend time with you, look at your gait and find shoes that fit your feet."
"I've gone there for years and they've always been great. Very patient and knowledgeable."
#19
Li Ning
5.0
(2)
"I highly HIGHLY recommend."
"They are the lightest out there by far."
#20
Birkenstock
5.0
(2)
"They have done wonders for my feet and back, and I can be on my feet many hours longer than in other shoes."
"Birkenstock Birkis! Been wearing them for 30 years."
#21
Loake
5.0
(2)
"Love my Loakes. Mine are about 6 years old now and still look and feel incredible."
"I've got Loake Roehamptons in oxblood grain. They're derby boots, so not excessively formal, but nicer than the average pair of shoes."
#22
Dansko
5.0
(2)
"When I was a chef I wore Dansko clogs religiously and swear by them."
"I have worn Danskos for 20 years. Best shoe in the business."
#23
Sports Basement
4.5
(2)
"Sports Basement actually has some really knowledgable feet experts"
"Sports Basement"
#24
On
4.5
(2)
"I bought a pair for myself this past Christmas and found them super comfortable for the amount of walking I do back and forth on these concrete floors and in the parking lot."
"On Cloud makes some solid court shoes. The Roger advantage pro. Far more than I spend on shoes but they fit very nicely compared to other shoes I’ve tried."
#25
Fuego
4.5
(2)
"I have split sole fuegos and I love them."
"I heard very good things of Fuego dance sneakers and they look very nice."
#26
Puma
4.5
(2)
"I had my uncle bring me a puma fuse 3.0 from uae. The shoes are giving me really good support during lifts and other movements."
"Puma Stewie 2s"
#27
John Lobb
4.5
(2)
"John Lobb — the bespoke models, of course, not ready-to-wear."
"A lot of people also go for English brands like John Lobb."
#28
Babolat
4.0
(2)
"Light shoes: babolat jet premura 2."
"Was an absolute game changer for me."
#29
Ecco
4.0
(2)
"Ages ago I got a pair of Ecco shoes. they held up even after I put them through hell."
"Ecco and Allen Edmonds (better if you can find them on sale)."
#30
Beckett Simonon
4.0
(2)
"There are some really nice Allen Edmonds and Beckett Simonon available on EBay and Poshmark."
"I buy for my my son on eBay, mercari, and Poshmark. Beckett Simonon."
#31
Giannis
4.0
(2)
"If you are looking on cheaper side, Giannis’s are a good choice."
"One of the best outdoor shoes in the budget right now."
#32
Rebel
4.0
(2)
"Rebel revolt are my favourite"
"Rebel. My daughters have Ridges for the bases to hold and her bases love them."
#33
Johnston & Murphy
3.0
(2)
"Johnston Murphy for lower priced $100-160 value shoes."
"Johnson murphy."
#34
Head
5.0
(1)
"I wear Head Motion PRO Pickleball shoes and love them"
#35
Merrell
5.0
(1)
"I love Merrell Moabs. I hiked the AT in them."
#36
Serious Player Only
5.0
(1)
"Serious Player Only - Game 1 Mids with the explosive insole. Outdoor bball shoe that I’ve been using for tennis and pickleball and they are the best supporting and cushioned shoes I’ve ever used."
#37
Superblast
5.0
(1)
"Superblast 2, enough said."
#38
Aetrex
5.0
(1)
"I've always recommend Aetrex. They sell insoles that I've used for years."
#39
Dr. Martens
5.0
(1)
"I'm going on five years with my Doc's and they're the most comfortable shoes I have."
#40
Ray Rose
5.0
(1)
"Ray Rose’s Solstice Cuban-heeled (1.5”) teaching-style shoes for indoor surfaces"
#41
Coco Gauff
5.0
(1)
"Coco gauffs c1s. i looove mine and im male. great feel. superior grip, great balance. very good fit"
#42
San Antonio Shoe Company
5.0
(1)
"I wear their Ambassador and Aden Oxford lines. Around $250. The Ambassador was my goto before retirement."
#43
Tricker's
5.0
(1)
"Trickers and Cheaney make extremely long-lasting shoes that aren't expensive for what you get."
#44
Cheaney
5.0
(1)
"Trickers and Cheaney make extremely long-lasting shoes that aren't expensive for what you get."
#45
Fluevog
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of Fluevog - mostly a West Coast shoe maker. Fabulous quality and style."
#46
Keen
5.0
(1)
"Keen shoes hands down. Last forever and are incredibly comfortable."
#47
Clarks
4.0
(1)
"Clark's Wavewalks or something that style. Pricey, but they've been great!"
#48
Xero
4.0
(1)
"Now I don't have any complaints about them"
#49
Mizuno
4.0
(1)
"Mizuno Neo Vista... might hit the sweet spot."
#50
Kalenji
4.0
(1)
"Sprintedge distributes decathlon (kalenji) shoes which usually over perform for their price"
#51
RoadRunner Sports
4.0
(1)
"It was a good experience. They measured my walk and foot size and gait and all that and then matched me up to a few shoe options."
#52
Fleet Feet
4.0
(1)
"I am a fan of Fleet Feet"
#53
Jay's Wide Shoes
4.0
(1)
"Jay’s Wide Shoes near Clackamas TC has a good selection of orthotics."
#54
Portland Running Company
4.0
(1)
"Portland Running Company in NW and near Washington Square will fit you with a good pair."
#55
Allbirds
4.0
(1)
"Allbirds"
#56
Orthofeet
4.0
(1)
"Orthofeet"
#57
Anta
4.0
(1)
"Anta PG7 Travel for beginners since it’s cushiony"
#58
Rockport
4.0
(1)
"For comfort, durabilty, value, and re-sole-ability it’s hard to beat Rockport Oxfords."
#59
Cole Haan
4.0
(1)
"I have a pair of higher end cole haan that was 1/3rd price and are more comfortable"
#60
Alden
4.0
(1)
"I prefer Alden which can get a bit more expensive."
#61
Crockett & Jones
4.0
(1)
"A lot of people also go for English brands like Crockett and Jones."
#62
Edward Green
4.0
(1)
"A lot of people also go for English brands like Edward Green."
#63
Loake 1880
4.0
(1)
"I buy for my my son on eBay, mercari, and Poshmark. Loake 1880."
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