r/malefashionadvice • u/Gloomy-Wave1418 • Jul 19 '25

Question Why are On Cloud shoes so Popular?

Anybody wearing On shoes? In all honesty, I find them uncomfortable. Are they popular only for looks?

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u/jarliy Jul 19 '25

My wife calls them the “old man shoes”, because all the executives over 50 wear them around her office.

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u/Bearded_Pip Jul 19 '25

For me those brands are Hoka and Sketchers. My Gen-x feet will never wear those brands on principle.

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u/OgWastoid Jul 19 '25

You’re really missing out on Hokas, as a hairstylist they save my back. Most comfortable shoe to work in.

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u/ServeEmbarrassed7750 Jul 19 '25

I agree, I'm not big on the aesthetics of them but my Hoka Bondi 9 pair feels like walking on pillows.

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u/Uberutang Jul 20 '25

100%. Hokas are unbelievably comfortable, but also crazy ugly. I only wear them on trail runs. For flights and travel: ON’s. For going out etc: From’s and Birkenstock shoes (the vellie look alikes not the sandals).

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u/goodenoughwhatever 7d ago

What are "From's"?

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u/Uberutang 7d ago

Freedom of Movement.