Shoes Tell me about Hokas shoes...

Vintage VFer · 04-18-22, 11:04 AM

(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 · 04-18-22, 11:14 AM

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 · 04-18-22, 06:07 PM

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 · 04-18-22, 08:32 PM

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 · 04-19-22, 11:33 AM

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 · 04-20-22, 05:23 AM

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!

Vantreesta · 04-20-22, 08:45 AM

I started running in Hokas several years ago bc I wanted more cushion. Initially I really liked them but I ended up switching to Altras bc the toe box on my Hokas was too small. So it sounds like that isn't the case anymore? I love my Altras for running.

I always buy Sauconys for walking.

sbh · 04-20-22, 09:54 AM

Do they run true to size? I am asking for my hubby. He is on his feet all day at work. He wears shoes out pretty fast.

Vintage VFer · 04-20-22, 11:20 AM

I guess I should look for a local shop that sells them.

bee · 04-20-22, 06:34 PM

Vintage, funny enough, I went to San Francisco with a friend yesterday and she was wearing a fairly new pair. She's had trouble with her feet for years and she said these have been great on her feet. She told another friend about them and that friend said they were life changing for her -- got rid of hip pain, back pain, and also helped her posture. That seems a little hard to believe, but when my friend was talking about this yesterday I was thinking about you, this thread, and your April posture focus. FWIW.

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04-18-22, 11:04 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Tell me about Hokas shoes... (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? __________________ Goal:250 / Done:114 POSTURE CHECK!

04-18-22, 11:14 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	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.

04-18-22, 06:07 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	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. __________________ I am @summitbee on instagram.

04-18-22, 08:32 PM
DawnP VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: California	Huge fan of Hoka Bondi 7 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 __________________ Dawn P.

04-19-22, 11:33 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	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. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:114 POSTURE CHECK!

04-20-22, 05:23 AM
amoodygirl Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY	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! __________________ "When ignorance screams, intelligence moves on.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Never have I been a blue calm sea I have always been a storm Fleetwood Mac (Stevie Nicks) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Diane

04-20-22, 08:45 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :) MN	I started running in Hokas several years ago bc I wanted more cushion. Initially I really liked them but I ended up switching to Altras bc the toe box on my Hokas was too small. So it sounds like that isn't the case anymore? I love my Altras for running. I always buy Sauconys for walking. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2021: Mindfulness Word for 2022: Consistency Word for 2023: Grounded

04-20-22, 09:54 AM
sbh Join Date: Feb 2006	Do they run true to size? I am asking for my hubby. He is on his feet all day at work. He wears shoes out pretty fast.

04-20-22, 11:20 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I guess I should look for a local shop that sells them. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:114 POSTURE CHECK!

04-20-22, 06:34 PM
bee VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008	Vintage, funny enough, I went to San Francisco with a friend yesterday and she was wearing a fairly new pair. She's had trouble with her feet for years and she said these have been great on her feet. She told another friend about them and that friend said they were life changing for her -- got rid of hip pain, back pain, and also helped her posture. That seems a little hard to believe, but when my friend was talking about this yesterday I was thinking about you, this thread, and your April posture focus. FWIW. __________________ I am @summitbee on instagram.