Best walking shoe on Reddit

333 reviews from r/DisneyPlanning, r/walking, r/BuyItForLife and 36 more subreddits

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Hoka

4.8

(61)

"Most comfortable shoes I’ve ever walked in."

"They have absolutely made a difference particularly because they are soft."

"Hoka Clifton 9 for everything."

"Hoka’s were recommended by my podiatrist."

"Hoka Clifton’s."

"HOKAs or ASICS!! Both drastically reduced my knee and hip pain."

"Hoka Clifton is my holy grail walking shoe."

"I have HOKA Clifton 9s and I looooove them."

"I swear by Hokas. The Bondis have the most cushioning."

"He recently started wearing hoka it’s made a huge difference."

Brooks

4.8

(53)

"Consider the Brooks Ghost 16. It's renowned for its cushioning and stability."

"I like Brooks Ghost Max 2"

"Brooks ghost max or hokas."

"Brooks Ghosts are great shoes."

"I love the Ghost Max and Ghost 16s."

"Brooke’s glycerin."

"I bought my first pair of Brooks after running for over 20 years. I want to wear them all the time."

"I’m seconding the Brooks Ghost rec. I just got the waterproof version."

"Brooks Ghost - comes in 2E in both women’s and men’s and they are supportive and comfortable for walking all day."

"It’s absurd how long the Brooks ghost lasts."

New Balance

4.6

(39)

"I use NB 880 v14 really like them I walk 60 miles a week I am 72 years old."

"New Balance. Especially if you have wider feet."

"I love New Balance, and the wide widths are not hard to find."

"New Balance 550s are insanely comfy and have good support."

"1080 v13 if you're looking for just a strictly soft walking shoe."

"New balance 990v6 🙏."

"New Balance 530!"

"New balances 550!"

"New Balance all the way or Saucony."

"New balance running shoes"

Skechers

4.8

(22)

"I bought some Skechers. When I got home from my first round with them my wife asked how they felt. My response was that I didn’t even notice them."

"I wear skechers, exclusively. I have flat feet, and need very very little give in the sole."

"Sketchers Go Walk, version 4 and up."

"Skechers Go Walk."

"They were amazing! So comfortable."

"I’d recommend the Skechers Go Walk Arch Fit."

"I recently discovered Sketchers. Walked an average of 11 miles per day."

"Skechers are amazingly comfortable for walking."

"Sketchers is my go-to brand for shoes."

"I love the sketchers memory foam sneakers that I have."

Adidas

4.8

(19)

"Another vote for Adidas code chaos. They have boost so they're super comfortable."

"Adidas CodeChaos are incredibly comfortable."

"Adidas Code Chaos have been brilliant for me"

"I buy Adidas Ultraboosts with custom insoles."

"I wear Adidas Ultraboost and they last about 5-6 months of daily wear."

"Most comfortable shoe ever made."

"Adidas ultra boosts"

"Adidas Ultraboost for the nighttime."

"What you want are Ultraboost."

"I got ultraboost and ultra ranges."

On

4.9

(10)

"I love my on clouds!!!"

"Not a traditional golf shoe but when I walk I wear the On Cloudwander. Super super comfortable, waterproof and designed for light trail walking so the bottoms stick the ground really well."

"ON Cloudmonsters are unreal."

"On clouds for sure!"

"I got on clouds a few weeks before our recent Disney trip based on others recommendations, they were amazing!"

"On Cloud X"

"On Cloudmonster"

"I love my Onclouds!"

"On Brand Cloud X sneakers are sinfully comfortable, I have 4 pairs!"

"ON Cloudmonster Brooks Ghost ASICS Gel Kayano."

Nike

4.7

(9)

"Beyond comfortable."

"Alternate with Nike Pegasus 41."

"I tried out the Nike Motiva - it's walking specific. I really like it."

"Nike Air Max Solo."

"4 days and my feet felt awesome!!!"

"They were really comfortable."

"Nike Vomeros, I wear my hiking boots sometimes."

"I’d go with the Pegasus."

"Something like an expensive Nike or adidas trainer are super comfy."

Merrell

4.4

(9)

"Love my merrels."

"Merrell has some great stuff."

"Big love for Merrell Moab."

"They do a huge range of lightweight yet durable shoes that are water proof."

"Hiking shoes are probably your best bet, Merrel is my brand of choice."

"I’ve been wearing them for 15 years after trying many others."

"Always been happy with Merriils."

"Try Merrells. Really nice hiking boots."

"I like merrell, but to each their own."

Crocs

4.8

(8)

"I brought my most comfortable walking shoes and half way through day 1 I bought Crocs at the Emporium."

"Crocs"

"Crocs, always crocs."

"I have crocs tennis shoes and regular crocs."

"20k steps each day for 2 days and my feet felt great."

"Thank everyone for validating my love of Crocs. They are absolutely hands down my favorite shoes."

"Crocs....they make lots of Disney ones and even sell them at the park."

"A lot of people swear by Crocs for jobs where you’re on your feet all day."

#10

ASICS

4.5

(8)

"I wear ASICS/Saco y and they are the best I’ve had."

"ASICS! They have great options for balance and flat feet."

"Pick up any pair of Saucony or ASICS at Big 5."

"I love my Asics."

"Currently I wear ASICS, Brooks Ghosts are good too!"

"New Balance or ASICS"

"ASICS! Or Hoka’s."

"ASICS is my go to."

#11

Saucony

4.3

(7)

"Pick up any pair of Saucony or ASICS at Big 5."

"Saucony are my favorite."

"My husband loves Saucony but recently is looking at the Hoka brand because it has more cushioning."

"Saucony are my favorite, but you should still see an orthopedist."

"Running shoes generally make good walking shoes."

"I’ve had success with saucony for running, walking and hiking with large wide feet."

"Both pairs of my saucony's are nearing the end of their lives."

#12

Teva

4.8

(6)

"Tevas have been better than expected."

"For me, the Tevas were great! No complaints at all."

"Teva’s work well for me."

"Are the winner for me."

"If you're looking to splurge on the only sandals you will ever need in life, Tevas are where it's at."

"Nike flyknit vapormax or Teva Hurricanes!"

#13

Asics

4.5

(6)

"Try on Asics kayano for support, nimbus for little support."

"Asics! Love the Nimbus line"

"Only shoe that doesn't give me shin splints."

"Asics nimbus 26 are pretty good for walking. It's nice and cushioned."

"ASIC Gel Cumulus is what I wear at the hospital and they last me for a decent amount of time."

"I’ve had good luck with the ASICS Gel Cumulus, and New Balance 608s"

#14

Altra

5.0

(5)

"Altra and Brooks, both are amazing."

"I use and recommend Altra- they have several models depending on the amount of cushioning you prefer."

"I just got into Altra shoes and they “just fit” better."

"I have found altras work for me. They have cushioning and support but they are zero drop."

"I love my Altra brand shoes."

#15

Ecco

4.0

(5)

"I always wear Ecco walking shoes. They’re so comfy."

"I have 6 pair of Ecco's and I only walk unless I'm on vacation."

"Any Ecco model."

"Expensive, but well worth it for my feet."

"I have a pair of Eccos and they absolutely deserve the praise they get."

#16

Oofos

4.8

(4)

"I love Oofos recovery shoes and sandals, since I have a torn meniscus."

"Oofos."

"Oofos! You can get the flip flop so your feet stay dry and they are a recovery shoe so tons of cushion."

"I might try the oofos sandals before i go next time."

#17

Vessi

4.5

(4)

"I love Vessi’s. They’re comfortable and waterproof."

"I love my Vessis."

"Allbirds and Vessi’s for when it’s raining"

"I have vessis and they've lasted me for 3 or 4 years now."

#18

ECCO

4.5

(4)

"Love my Ecco BIOMH4s so far."

"Look at Ecco Soft 7’s."

"ECCO Soft 7s."

"I love my Ecco biom h4."

#19

Keen

4.3

(4)

"Waterproof- you can run in them, and they dry fast."

"Keen made some of the only shoes I've used that never left me hurting after a long day."

"Maybe mix up running shoes with hiking shoes? In my experience, since Running shoes have a very flexible sole they can put stress on your metatarsals when worn a lot. We have had success with both Keen and Merrill."

"I go with wide toe-box brands like Keen and Topo."

#20

Allbirds

4.3

(4)

"I loved my Allbirds for Disney World."

"Allbirds and Vessi’s for when it’s raining"

"Allbirds."

"Good mix of fashion & comfort."

#21

Chacos

5.0

(3)

"I wore chacos at Disney world and they were great."

"I swear by my chacos and Birkenstocks for all day wear."

"Highly recommend!"

#22

Blundstone

5.0

(3)

"I swear by my Blundstones!"

"I would recommend Bluntstones. Good in wet dry weather."

"I’ve been travelling in Europe with a pair of Blundstones as my only footwear."

#23

SAS

4.3

4.0

(1)

"I've been wearing a pair of Thursday brand Captain boots with their heavier soles for the last 2 years."

#51

Greats

4.0

(1)

"They have a very soft, squishy sole that's pretty comfortable, and the mesh upper is breathable."

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