Best walking shoe on Reddit
384 reviews from r/DisneyPlanning, r/walking, r/BuyItForLife and 41 more subreddits
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#1
Hoka
4.8
(71)
"HOKA."
"Hoka over here too. Expensive but worth it."
"The Hoka Bondi 8 is a great choice! It’s known for its plush cushioning."
"Definitely the most comfy running shoe I've tried yet."
"I love my Hoka. It’s amazing."
"Hoka Arahi (first choice)"
"They have the biggest cushion in the inside. There's a reason a lot of nurses wear them."
"Most comfortable shoes I’ve ever walked in."
"They have absolutely made a difference particularly because they are soft."
"Hoka Clifton 9 for everything."
#2
Brooks
4.8
(61)
"I'm on probably my 6th-7th generation of ghosts so far!"
"Brooks Ghost with caterpy laces are my favorite."
"I love my Brooks Adrenaline."
"Brooks is by far the most supportive shoe for all my walking trips."
"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."
#3
New Balance
4.6
(40)
"New balance 530. Best walking shoes ever."
"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 993. Made in USA. They make them in wide and extra wide. I’m on my third pair."
"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!"
#4
Skechers
4.7
(27)
"Skechers , they're usually on sale pati, the memory foam healed my super sore foot."
"Sketchers are the best! Use them all time for my trips."
"Skechers. End of story."
"My wife loves her Skechers."
"Skechers"
"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."
#5
Adidas
4.8
(20)
"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."
#6
ASICS
4.4
(12)
"Love ASICS!"
"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."
"Check out the ASICS Glideride, it’s designed to reduce ankle flex."
#7
On
4.8
(11)
"On has some that are amazing."
"I love my on clouds!!!"
"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 Cloud."
#8
Merrell
4.5
(11)
"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."
"I love Merrell's slip-ons! They are well made, very comfortable, and durable."
"They’re great all-rounders."
"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."
#9
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."
"I personally love my nike p-6000."
"Nike Vomeros, I wear my hiking boots sometimes."
"I’d go with the Pegasus."
#10
Altra
4.6
(9)
"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."
"Altra Lone Peaks - I’ve relied on these for everyday or walking."
"If your shoes wear more on exterior, altra escalante/lone peak."
"I've been wearing Altra Escalante and love them."
"Altra Lone Peaks!"
#11
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."
#12
Saucony
4.5
(8)
"Pick up any pair of Saucony or ASICS at Big 5."
"Saucony are my favorite."
"I went to one a few years back for my first Animal Kingdom Everest 5K, and was recommended a pair from Saucony."
"Saucony grid 9000 all day."
"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."
"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."
#13
Teva
4.7
(7)
"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!"
"I wear teva's and love them."
#14
Ecco
4.1
(7)
"I always wear Ecco walking shoes. They’re so comfy."
"Last year, I bought this shoe from Ecco. Soooooo comfortable."
"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."
"Ecco and Clarks are my boyfriend's favorite."
"I have a pair of Eccos and they absolutely deserve the praise they get."
#15
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"
#16
Allbirds
4.2
(6)
"I loved my Allbirds for Disney World."
"Allbirds makes a slip on."
"Allbirds and Vessi’s for when it’s raining"
"Allbirds."
"Good mix of fashion & comfort."
"I have found my allbirds to be a happy medium of comfort and style."
#17
Oofos
4.8
(5)
"Oofos was a game changer for my overall body structure and my plantar fasciitis."
"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."
#18
Blundstone
4.8
(5)
"I always travel in my Blundstones."
"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."
"I recommend getting Blundstones."
#19
Vessi
4.4
(5)
"I love Vessi’s. They’re comfortable and waterproof."
"I love my Vessis."
"Vessi has a slip on shoe."
"Allbirds and Vessi’s for when it’s raining"
"I have vessis and they've lasted me for 3 or 4 years now."
#20
Chacos
5.0
(4)
"Regular ol’ z-stripe Chacos."
"I wore chacos at Disney world and they were great."
"I swear by my chacos and Birkenstocks for all day wear."
"Highly recommend!"
#21
Puma
4.5
(4)
"I loved my Puma’s. I was on my feet from 6a-12a and didn’t have my legs or feet hurt."
"Puma has made the most comfortable shoes for me."
"I've got a pair of Puma Ignite Poweradapt something or others, I ripped out their nonsense patented insoles and put some arch support ones in."
"I think Puma’s are the way to go."
#22
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."
#23
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."
#24
SAS
4.3
(3)
"SAS shoes come in a wide range of sizes and are very comfortable."
"I have quite a few comfortable, cute shoes for them."
"SAS Shoes. Orthopedic running, walking and business shoes."
#25
Birkenstock
4.0
(3)
"I’ve brought mine to trips after trips."
"Birkenstock"
"Haven't tried them, but I could walk miles in their sandals!"
#26
Lems
3.7
(3)
"Lems"
"Check out Lems shoes sale/clearance."
"Warning: zero drop and no padding, but they are very wide."
#27
Hykes
5.0
(2)
"Hykes Escapes"
"Super comfy, my feet are so much stronger"
#28
Salomon
5.0
(2)
"I've been very happy with them."
"I'm on my fourth pair of Salamon XA Pro 3D trail runners and I've been very happy with them."
#29
Olukai
4.5
(2)
"Check out Olukai shoes."
"Olukai."
#30
Reebok
4.5
(2)
"Reebok makes amazing lightweight shoes."
"Idk if I’ve just had good luck but every pair of reeboks I’ve owned have lasted me 5+ years."
#31
Finn Comfort
4.5
(2)
"Finn comforts are the most comfortable shoes and sandals I’ve ever worn."
"Finn Comfort."
#32
Skechers Go Walk
4.0
(2)
"Basically Skechers for me."
"I can walk for hours on the Skechers Go Walk series."
#33
Dansko
4.0
(2)
"My ortho recommended Dansko and I found their walking shoes to have a great heel cup."
"Great experience in Scotland this summer."
#34
On Cloud
4.0
(2)
"On Cloud! They’re amazing, cushioned, very supportive!"
"I love my On Clouds but my big toe always puts a hole in the top of them."
#35
Adidas Ultraboost
4.0
(2)
"Adidas ultraboost."
"I do a lot of travel walking in my Adidas ultraboosts."
#36
Clarks
5.0
(1)
"I love Clarks for my son."
#37
Campers
5.0
(1)
"Buy some Campers while you are there."
#38
Kiziks
5.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of my Kiziks. I’ve worn them in vacations around the world."
#39
Redback Boots
5.0
(1)
"The last pair of footwear you buy."
#40
Vionic Uptown Loafer
4.0
(1)
"Vionic uptown loafer."
#41
On Running
4.0
(1)
"Maybe look at On Running, they have some to slip on."
#42
Birkenstock EVA
4.0
(1)
"They are comfy, easy to slip on and off, and have been very durable."
#43
Hush Puppies
4.0
(1)
"Sometimes Hush Puppies do less grannyish shoes."
#44
Fit Flop
4.0
(1)
"Fit Flop."
#45
Oofos Slip-Ons
4.0
(1)
"I love my solid black Oofos slip-ons."
#46
Vibram
4.0
(1)
"My wife likes Vibrams actually, using them combined with fox walking has helped strengthen her feet and ankles."
#47
Tracker
4.0
(1)
"I find the tracker (leather or forest) good for walking because the thick lugs provides a little more cushioning."
#48
Camper
4.0
(1)
"The Peu Pista or Peu Terreno have a thicker sole and would also be kinder to your heals."
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