Best walking shoes on Reddit
538 reviews from r/TravelHacks, r/walking, r/PlantarFasciitis and 50 more subreddits
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#1
Hoka
4.6
(97)
"Certain Hoka models"
"My go tos are Hoka, Merrill, Dansko, Brooks and Sketchers."
"Hoka or Brooks, both very comfortable walking long distances"
"Hoka bondi's or Clifton's. No other sports shoe compares for comfort."
"I finally caved and wore Hokas in Amsterdam instead of trying to be fashionable."
"I’d go HOKA for max comfort."
"Hoka bondi, if you can find size/color that is not sold out."
"The Bondi 8 runners are very comfortable."
"Hoka One One and a golf umbrella."
"HOKA’s double EE"
#2
Brooks
4.6
(69)
"Broke my ankle in 2020 and the sports medicine ortho recommended these."
"These are my favorite and I’ve been wearing this style since a sports med ortho recommended them."
"Brooks Glycerin or Brooks Ghost are both considered the top tier for comfort for walking and running."
"Brooks Glycerin or Brooks Ghost are both considered the top tier for comfort for walking and running."
"Brooks Ghost 15 is my preferred shoe for running or walking."
"Brooke’s glycerin"
"Brooks Ghost have been my go to for years."
"She’s really been liking them since it doesn't trigger her plantar fasciitis."
"I really like my Brooks Ghost sneakers for walking."
"Took away my foot pain within minutes of putting them on."
#3
New Balance
4.5
(51)
"My New Balance 327 have been the best for walking while traveling."
"New Balance!"
"The shoe will kind of mold to your feet as you wear them and be more comfortable after broken in."
"I recently got 990v6 and they are amazing."
"I love the NBs and Hokas."
"No need to look any further."
"She loves her 990v6 pair."
"Look for one on sale."
"I find overall perfect for fit and support."
"No arch discomfort in any of the above after long wears."
#4
Skechers
4.4
(44)
"[Skechers Go Walk]. I suggest you go sa store para matry mo magsukat at ifeel yung memory foam na syang best feature ng shoes nila"
"Two people in my family have had great success with Skechers Arch Fit shoes."
"Skechers step ins are great. Bought a pair recently and was doing around 21000 steps a day and no sore feet at all."
"I love them!"
"I have Skecher ArchFit slip ins and I love them!"
"I would recommend Skechers"
"Absolutely the best for walking a lot and standing on your feet."
"My favorite shoes. Worn them in Ireland, South Korea, India, USA and Canada."
"I always go with skechers since it's tested over time, plus when I travel, which makes me walk atleast 10k steps a day, I am not experiencing any discomfort thereafter."
"Another vote for Frankie4 or the slip on Skechers GoWalk that can be machine washed."
#5
Adidas
4.4
(26)
"Adidas ultra boost. I’m on my 5th pair- they are amazing in my opinion."
"Adidas ultraboost. wait till boxing day for sales."
"The softest I have ever worn."
"Adidas ultraboost"
"I have a pair of Adidas Ultraboosts that are really comfy."
"These are our favourite by far."
"Adidas Ultraboost! 😊"
"Super comfy niya di masakit sa paa."
"Ultraboost. Ayoko na isuot iba kong shoes after ko ‘to magamit."
"Comfy ng adidas ultraboost for jogs and walking"
#6
Altra
4.7
(21)
"I love my altras and have a variety of Birkenstocks."
"Altra Olympus or lone peak."
"Altra, standard toe box sized."
"The only shoe I've been wearing is Altra Torin 7."
"They do a wide toe box and are usually zero drop."
"I'm a big fan of Altra shoes. I primarily use them for hiking and trail running but also like them for walking."
"For anyone googling this in a few years, I went with Altras and they are amazing."
"Both brands have great, wide toe boxes and minimal drop."
"I wear Altras because of the wide toe box and zero heel drop."
"My current favorite Altras are the Altra Torin 7."
#7
Asics
4.6
(21)
"I wear asics. My mom has plantar fasciitis and wears asics everyday."
"ASICS for walking and running."
"Asics for sure!"
"ASICS!!"
"If you want to look stylish get the Steve Madden ones. They’re comfy and I’ve owned two pairs already."
"They are very comfortable to walk all day and go with lots of outfits."
"Asics or Altra"
"I’m very happy with them."
"He loves Asics for an everyday shoe."
"I would recommend asics."
#8
Nike
4.4
(20)
"This was something that he was most comfortable with"
"They’re really great shoes."
"Nike pegasus are the best."
"If you have the budget go for vomero 5's."
"I found that they do, indeed, work great!"
"Super comfy ang"
"Nike pegasus"
"Very comfortable and for just walks I prefer them way more than my Peg 40s."
"My favourite brands are Nike, skechers (the ones with memory foam soles) and vans."
"I buy solid black Nike sneakers. Comfortable and presentable."
#9
Allbirds
4.7
(18)
"They have some of the most comfortable shoes I’ve worn."
"They’re lightweight, breathable, and *super* comfortable, especially for walking all day."
"Good pair of all-day sneakers that offer the support of walking boots but are more stylish."
"They’re insanely comfortable because of their soft, breathable material."
"Allbirds."
"For stylish yet comfortable walking shoes, consider brands like Allbirds."
"Shout out to Allbirds! They're super comfy, come in tons of colors & styles."
"Allbirds"
"I’ve been to Europe twice and Japan once with Allbirds Tree Runners."
"Found them very comfortable (and reasonably stylish)."
#10
ON
4.7
(14)
"ON and Hoka are my go to shoes when I travel to Mexico."
"Another vote for On shoes."
"On Cloud 5"
"Love my On Cloud 5."
"ON are the best I’ve ever owned."
"I bought a pair of ON cloud 5s and they were perfect for our trip to Rome and Italy!"
"I’m loving my on clouds."
"I prefer On Clouds. My husband prefers Hokas. Both are great!"
"Both workers emphatically recommended Cloud 5."
"They are heaven!! I highly recommend!"
#11
Ecco
4.4
(13)
"My vote is Ecco."
"ECCO make great shoes - when I had plantar fasciitis their arch support was essential."
"Ecco is super comfortable."
"ECCO are fantastic at arch support and make a range of walking shoes."
"Ecco make shoes that look good and are very comfortable for walking on the street."
"Ecco makes nice boots lined with goretex."
"Ecco."
"They're goretex and super comfy."
"Which are so comfortable and give a bit of ankle coverage."
"They do the job of keeping my feet dry."
#12
Merrell
4.4
(12)
"Merrick jungle mocs for the win."
"My choice for last 6 years, never failed."
"They do not bother them. To me, they are worth the investment."
"Merrells"
"Merrell."
"Merrell Jungle Mocs."
"They tend to be wider than average and are well padded so they're warmer."
"Merrel, et al make great Vancouver walking shoes."
"I’m trying a pair of Merrells this year and so far, I’m really impressed."
"Water repellent Merrell hiking shoes."
#13
Birkenstock
4.7
(11)
"Birkenstocks for the win. They make all styles and types, not just sandals."
"If it is warm climate Birkenstock!"
"I have these and also go for a lot of long walks."
"I have lived in my Birkenstock Bend Low sneakers."
"They were absolutely perfect for a week of walking up and down steep hills."
"Walked 140,000+ steps in them this week and will never buy another kind of shoe."
"Birkenstocks have a ton of support"
"Birkenstocks also work"
"Birks worked well for me."
"He likes wearing Birkenstocks and tevas."
#14
Vessi
4.4
(11)
"I love my Vessi’s! I have dogs and it’s so nice to not constantly have wet socks!!"
"They ended up being perfect because it poured when we were in Athens."
"Try them out."
"Waterproof and comfortable. I have 6 pairs in various styles."
"They’re waterproof so I don’t have to worry about water rides or if it rains."
"I have some Vessis that I like... they are great and way cheaper than the real thing."
"Vessi!"
"Vessi!"
"Vessi’s are good, but will only last you a year with constant wear."
"I've been happy with my Vessis for easy neighborhood/trail walking."
#15
ASICS
4.8
(10)
"Very supportive."
"It’s a very cushioned stability shoe."
"I also recommend the aiscis gel kayano if you're looking for a tennis shoe."
"Wore them on a recent trip to Washington DC."
"Really wide foot - I go extra wide at true to size."
"Try Gel Kayano for long distance or Gel Nimbus for running."
"Asics Gel Kayano athletic shoes works really well with the Plantar Fasciitis."
"Every doctor I went to for Plantar fasciitis recommended Asics Gel Kayano athletic shoes."
"Asics gel kayanos. They are the flagship ones."
"ASICS gel nimbus 26."
#16
Vionic
4.7
(9)
"Vionics. Three days in Edinburgh and we're never uncomfortable."
"These are the only things I can wear without pain."
"Vionic."
"Fantastic for arch support and never hurt my feet."
"Hands down, Vionic. They have incredible arch support, which helps your foot placement as you walk."
"Vionic brand shoes are awesome."
"If you need good arch support, Vionic shoes are great."
"I would recommend getting something that offers arch support and has a soft insole."
"I’ve had good luck with Vionic and Taos."
#17
Salomon
4.6
(7)
"Salomon make very comfy and stable walking shoes."
"Salomon trail runners with goretex (marked as GTX in the Salomon designations)"
"I buy Salomon year after year. I have dogs and walk them a lot."
"Salomon is my preferred brand."
"Salomon make some good running shoes with enough cushion for road and a grippy sole for trail."
"I usually go with Goretex 'trail runners' for this situation."
"Salomon trail runners, they all have slip cords rather than laces."
#18
Keen
4.3
(7)
"Keens are what my daughter buys for the giant theme park days."
"If you are female and if it is a warmer place, you might try teva or keen sandals, specifically black sandals."
"I alternate a pair of Keen hiking shoes and a pair of Dansko lace up loafers."
"I try to find them on sale, 50% off or no purchase…"
"If you have a wide toe box/bunions I would suggest checking out Keens - they can be pricey but mine have lasted almost 10 years now"
"Keen are my go to shoes. Variety of styles, I have multiple and wear them always."
"Keen"
#19
Blundstone
4.5
(6)
"Zero issues, still supportive as heck, still waterproof."
"Bloodstones are an excellent choice!"
"Once broken in, they are so comfortable and durable."
"They are so comfortable for walking."
"Get blundstones."
"Regarding Blundstones, no matter what people tell you the vast majority of Blundstones are not waterproof."
#20
Kuru
5.0
(5)
"Look into Kuru shoes. I was put on these by Reddit and they have changed my life."
"Comfiest shoes I’ve worn in my 12+ years in the medical field"
"Kuru shoes are great for PF and heel pain."
"Kuru."
#21
Orthofeet
4.4
(5)
"Orthofeet.com !"
"Orthofeet"
"Check out this resource. I’ve purchased several shoes and they also sell wide sizes."
"Have lots of comfy shoes"
"For the past two years, I've been wearing Orthofeet shoes along with custom insoles."
#22
Teva
4.8
(4)
"If you are female and if it is a warmer place, you might try teva or keen sandals, specifically black sandals."
"I like Teva for a walking sandals."
"If you’re looking for sandals, Teva has a great variety of hiking sandals among other types."
"Tevas and Keen are great."
#23
On
4.8
(4)
"It's the most comfortable pair of everyday walking shoes I have."
"Comfort is top notch"
"For the rain!"
"On Running shoes."
#24
Saucony
4.5
(4)
"My Saucony’s are the best."
"Saucony's are perfect for long treks."
"I second Saucony"
"I love Saucony. They are pricy but watch for coupons and sales!"
#25
Ryka
4.3
(4)
"I just got this brand ryka! I love them."
"Try Rykas!"
"Super comfy, I walk around my home city in them for hours."
"Rykas walking shoes."
#26
Oofos
4.7
(3)
"I've worn Oofos almost exclusively for about 15 years."
"Oofos!!!!!"
"Oofos are great for walking."
#27
Puma
4.3
(3)
"I started using Puma Nitro Elite. Haven’t stopped walking since I bought them."
"I would say PUMA if ur on a budget."
"Naka sale yung puma ngayon, quality rin yung running shoes nila."
#28
Crocs
4.3
(3)
"But let me tell you Crocs have changed my life after one Vegas trip."
"I also take a pair of crocs with me."
"I like the options Crocs have; they also go down to size 4!"
#29
Vivo
4.0
(3)
"Vivo barefoot."
"Vivo barefoot"
"My solution has been Vivo Bear foot."
#30
Topo
4.0
(3)
"Topo brand are my go to’s."
"I like Topo and Altra for the wide toe box."
"If you really want a ton of cushion, Topo Rekovr."
#31
Dansko
5.0
(2)
"I wore dansko to Versailles and walked 13 miles that day."
"I adore them."
#32
SAS
5.0
(2)
"SAS shoes. I love their Tour walking shoes."
"Incredibly comfortable, and can be polished."
#33
Hykes
5.0
(2)
"I would recommend Hykes Pinnacle."
"I love walking, and I got the Hykes Pinnacle. After trying them, I don't even think about going back to regular shoes."
#34
Bramford
5.0
(2)
"Love my Bramfords!"
"I have three pairs of the Bramfords in different colors."
#35
On Cloud
5.0
(2)
"I just bought my third pair of OnClouds."
"I wear Cloudmonsters. I love the extra cushioning on the hard surfaces."
#36
Fitflop
4.5
(2)
"Without a doubt get a pair of Fit Flops."
"Fitflop - bad name but has some good shoes, and very lightweight and comfortable!"
#37
Olukai
4.5
(2)
"Olukai shoes: ..."
"My recommendations are Olukai, New Balance and Nike."
#38
Chacos
4.5
(2)
"Chacos. I wear my chacos everywhere, even when hiking."
"You can get by with sandals only in many parts of the region."
#39
adidas
4.5
(2)
"What was even better for my last trip and my feet didn't hurt."
#40
Kiziks
4.5
(2)
"Kizik. Because you just step into them."
"The kiziks shoes are what I am wearing now. They slip on, but they are not squishy like the sketchers."
#41
Taos
4.5
(2)
"I'm a fan of Taos brand shoes. I can walk all day in them."
"I have used Taos, sketchers, and Eddie Bauer flats."
#42
Rieker
4.0
(2)
"Check out Rieker, Remonte, Josef Seibel, Volkswalkers, Merrell, Allegria, some wide Clarks."
"I always return to the two German brands."
#43
Tree
4.0
(2)
"I use Tree runners for walking during my month long trips to Asia."
"Tree runner for regular walks"
#44
Alegria
4.0
(2)
"Really. Check them out."
"I can walk in Alegria allllll day and my feet are fine!"
#45
Softstar
4.0
(1)
"Softstar Roo slippers."
#46
Samuel Hubbard
4.0
(1)
"Look at Samuel Hubbard. High quality, very comfortable, durable."
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