HOKA shoes
 

Ok so I work for a hospital and the saying goes, whatever a nurse wears as foot wear - buy it! So the masses where I work wear Hoka shoes. They are very pricey but great reviews. I received a $100 gift card from work today so I used it to buy these for work....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TF8&th=1&psc=1

Is this kinda like buying a $100 lunch?

Probably not.

I’ve seen the same (nurses). A lady at my work has a pair and swears by them

Popular with elderly people too from what I see.

Yeah but how much younger are they?

Good God please. I am talking about nurses from the age range of 25 - 35 years old. Get real already!

I see more people wearing them, girl I work with says they are really comfortable.

If you want to look three inches taller and feel like you are walking on a mattress, go for it. Tried on a pair once and felt awkward even walking in them.

Bunch of young nurses are you are checking out their shoes? You get real

So they are Indian smoking shoes?

Hokas are great, especially if you have to be on your feet a lot. I’m on my third pair now.

Great for trade shows, or spending a lot of time walking on concrete or steel floors unless required to wear safety shoes.

I prefer Heelies or Z-coils, but I guess if I was trying to get in the pants of some 20 year old nurse, like the OP, I might try Hoka.

It’s the perfect look for the assistant high school wrestling coach look

Wasn't to long ago all the nurses would be seen in white Walk Fits or Shape up's.

https://images.hhbrown.com/Skechers/...34-500x351.jpg

Asics Nimbus 25

Hoka are fantastic but can look a little weird. I actually got a pair where the color of the fabric up top matched the color of the sole. It kind of helped make them look slightly more normal.

All I wear at work. They are expensive but hard to beat the comfort if your on your feet a lot.

I will also say Brooks are fantastic shoes as well. I thought both were similarly comfortable and Brooks don't look as weird. Brooks are also very expensive though.

Hoka Cliftons are the best shoes I have ever worn. Hoka Bondi a close second.

Altra Torins are really good, especially if you have a wider foot.

Whether I'm on my feet all day getting shit done, networking with other executives, chilling on the weekends, or date night with the Mrs.

These are my go to for the right mix of comfort and class

And they're on sale

Would ****

They have great reviews in the Plantar Fasciitis crowd. Decided not to buy them because Tom Brady wears them.

Why in the hell are regular tennis shoes damn near $200?

I have plantar fasciitis and this is the best shoe I’ve found for it. I tried most every insole out there and landed here. I work in a different environment, but it may be worth a try for you.

https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/p...ds#color=69400

Hokas are amazing

brb, going to buy hoka's

Welcome to 2023. Shoe prices have probably doubled since the last time you bought a pair of those sweet sweet New Balance tennis shoes with the velcro.

Never by Hokas from Amazon that's probably the most expensive place to get them.

https://www.hoka.com/en/us/

i walk gravel roads Spring, Summer and Fall. The gravel finally punched through the soles of my Hoka's after 3 years. I can't believe they lasted that long

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Been using addidas ultraboost at work , like slippers

I have always done the same thing, buy 2 or 3 pairs of shoes every year or so depending on wear and tear. Those used to be Nike's, didn't mind throwing down $80-$100 for the brand and always found the build quality to be good.

This last time I tried the Nike's and thought I could see what else was out there so I tried Brooks and HOKA. I actually liked the Brooks Ghost series alot, firm fit, padding was comfortable and the colors were good with a price tag around $120 at that time. HOKAs were around $140 at the time for the Clifton 9 version. HOKAs rocker sole threw me off at first, padding was overly generous but walking around in them felt good and my wife and other friends and family had pairs so I got the HOKAs. I'm sure I would've been happy and saved money with the Nikes or Brooks, I can't tell you if it's had a good affect on my stride, feet, knees, etc by walking in them but they're good. If you're on your feet all the time maybe you have a greater appreciation for them, but I can't really tell the difference, to me they're just shoes.

I’m a ASICS Kayano guy.

Have 3 pairs, just ordered 2 more.

Brooks seems to be the shoe of choice with the nurses I work with.

Nimbus 25 has been a game changer for me being I walk 10 miles a day at work

Redwing #8084 Iron Rangers more comfy than any athletic shoes.

Redwing #3504 Supersole when on Pipeline construction or heavy construction requiring safety toe. I get a 300-buck allowance any over is out of my pocket every 2 years.

If they let me I could golf in these boots walking the course with a carry bag. There are a lot better and more expensive boots but I have found these just fine over many years. They are made in USA still in Wisconsin but beware Red Wing has many lines that they farm out overseas now.

I have spent much of my life in boots and rarely am seen in athletic shoes. I don't run but do walk and hike a lot.

Barefoot shoes are much better. Takes a bit to get used to but once your feet adapt they will never feel bad again.

Same. Been doing those for last 15 years or so for all things and it got rid of so many other problems. These HOKA monstrosities look like my ultimate shoe nightmare.

Mine are real skinny for my wide feet.

What it an Amazon gift card? Because those are about $40 over MSRP - https://www.runningwarehouse.com/HOK...e-HCL9M07.html

Shop their clearance section.

I’ve used Brook Ghost for years but recently picked up some Hoka Clifton’s and they are pretty great for walking. As mentioned above don’t buy them on Amazon since they are above retail there (don’t think Amazon is an authorized seller but Zappos is).

Also another tip with hokas is they are rarely on sale. If you are paying full retail might as well take advantage of getting them fit at a running store if you have one in your area.

What about Hoka vs On Cloud? Never worn either just wondering whats more comfortable

I've worn nothing but Asics for the last 20 years. I've loved my Asics shoes, and would have never considered changing.

But my wife started working one shift a week at a shoe store - mainly so that she and my daughter can get the employee discount (50%) on shoes.

At that price, considering all that I had heard about them, I figured I'd give Hokas a try, and picked up a pair of Cliftons-9s. Little did I know that my life was about to change. As I reflect upon my life now, I can't help but see it in terms of B.H. and A.H.

I think most of us get to a certain age, and we become almost impossible to impress. But I was definitely impressed by these shoes. With the combination of the weird arch and the almost shocking lack of weight the shoes have, I would go as far as to say I was blown away by them. Within about a week of owning them, I was all, "Asics who?"

The photo below is the color I got for my first pair. If you're trying to decide on a color, I believe it's hard to go wrong with blue and orange. (That being said, I have my eyes on an orange and blue pair that I find to be quite appealing.)
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Rf...B_2gir-venKTlQ

Your wife has hairy ass arms

How much it cost

She also started working one day a week at a Brazilian wax place.

This specific pair retails at $145.00.

You want to get pussy or be a pussy?

I bet people that wear these have a pair of Sketchers too.

They are different. I have some on clouds too but they are more of a casual wearing around shoe.

I broke my big toe in high school. Now, 40 years later, I have some arthritis in that toe which can make walking distances pretty uncomfortable. Hokas make long treks really comfortable. I highly recommend them if you have any foot issues at all.

Gooney goo goo.

What in the Boomer fashion is going on in here?

I was a bit of a fatass before I went to school, bought HOKAs when I was training up for it because they were very comfortable. Got in good shape. Graduated, bought cheap sneakers, and got fat again. Coincidence?

Working out at Orange Theory, the coaches recommended these. I went to the store to try them on, but they didn't feel like a shoe I'd want to run in. I wound up with Saucony and then this year I went with the Brooks. The Brooks were the best hands down. All 3 are pricey, so it's a once a year thing for me.

I'm not ruling out the Hoka, just so far they were not the best fit for me. But a shit ton of people at the gym wear them and love them.

I ain't wearin' no damn Chargers shoes!

EDIT - I guess they are more Orange...but still! That makes them Donkey shoes!

I'll vouch for the On. It's what I ultimately bought after I tried on Hokas and I love them. About the same price. Everyone's feet and gate are different so it really comes down to seeing what's best for you which is why I never buy shoes online when looking for comfort unless it's something I'm already familiar with.

Those Chiefs Nike air Pegasus someone posted earlier are good too. I had a pair of the previous model I got on clearance that I bought simply because of the Chiefs theme but they turned into my go to for a while until my kid started borrowing them for track training and grossed them up.

OP I have those exact shoes for work and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I developed Planter Fasciitis and putting these shoes on I immediately had comfort versus the Adidas I wore. They've held up pretty well.

Also, you can get them cheaper at a local shoe store. You should also have your foot measured by a knowledgeable shoes salesman to get the correct fit.

Have had several pairs and your lower back and knees will thank you immensely BUT you have to make sure you get the "plush sole". They have 3 different types of soles for different type of walking/running activities. Get the "plush sole" ONLY for their other 2 type of soles are no different from the competition. Only gripe I have with the "plush sole" is it doesn't last long BUT you do feel like you are on a trampoline all day long.:thumb:

I hike about 75 miles a month. I wear Hokas and my feet arr good to go. On pair number 3

Thats queer as a 3 dollar bill! You're gay, aren't you?

Brooks Ghost Max is better.
I also work at a hospital and walk over 35,000 steps a day. I have had the Hoka's, the On Running, and the Saucony brands. The Brooks Ghost Max is the best I have had, the second best is the Saucony.

I want to look cool while I’m walking around not like I’m on an mission from NASA.

Well they do make shoes for the "transgender crowd" kid you not. Try to make sense of that.:rolleyes: That's when I dropped them as a consumer.:shrug:

Thanks for this info. I have been looking and will check these guys out.:thumb:

Shoes are an area where diversity of choice is a really good thing. There are some brands that are fine brands, but they just don't quite fit me right, and others that fit perfectly. Asics fit me for longer distance running or walking, though they're a little heavy. But it's worth the weight. Saucony is nice and light for shorter distances, and they're almost perfect in fit. I go with Nikes for my everyday shoes because they're comfortable, and in a pinch I can use them for short running distances.

I've tried on most of the notable brands, but those three work best for me.

Well, if loving me some Hoka Clinton-9s is gay, then I guess I don't want to be straight.

Because Hoka, I don't know how to quit you.

Your stereotype has been updated.

It ain't gonna suck itself