Shoes Tell me about Hokas shoes...

[Vintage VFer]

(I made sure to put this post in the proper section so that nobody gets riled up!)

So, Saucony has discontinued my favorite Omni Grid walking shoes. I've read a few posts about Hokas shoes. Rather pricey, but worth it if they are good.

I have a heck of a time finding fitness shoes that feel comfortable. I'm still using the same workout shoes I've had for more than 10 years.

Any Hokas recs for walking shoes?

[Pat58]

Following. They've been recommended to me by my doctor but they really "make a statement" and I wear a large size, so the visual aspect of such big shoes has me hesitating.

[bee]

I bought a pair in 2016 in anticipation of doing the Avon 39 (walk a marathon and next day walk a half marathon). I don't know what model I had, but they probably have replaced it by now anyway. I loved those shoes and I survived all that walking without blisters which is more than I can say for my friend who not only got bad blisters but also lost a toenail. And I had very little break in time with them. My husband has chronic foot pain and all he will wear now is Hoka Clifton's. Very cushy for his sore feet.

[DawnP]

I'm a huge fan of Hoka Bondi 7s, they make my achy PF feet sing.

You can see my comments in this thread.

Dawn

[Vintage VFer]

Thanks for the replies! I prefer to order online because it takes me more than a few moments in a store to see if a shoe is comfy.

I very rarely wear cute shoes or sandals. It's always workout shoes. I have lived in locations where you might have to take off running at any minute.

[amoodygirl]

Hoka One One's are AMAZING shoes! Yes, at first I kept looking down and saying to myself these are clown shoes. But....

• Extremely comfortable, like walking on a cloud.
• If you have wide feet (I have non-achy bunions) and the toe boxes on Hokas are plenty wide yet the heel fits well.
• They make a variety of shoes for different foot issues - pronation, supination, heel problems, etc.

They are pricey so I would go have them fitted at a reputable running store. I bought my first pair at a local running store and my second pair at Fleet Feet.

If you have problematic feet, these are the shoes for you!