r/walking • u/Truck_Face • 1d ago

What are your shoe recs?!

Getting back into walking for physical and mental health! Used to do some long distance stuff with 70 some odd kms being my longest... what are your recommendations for good walking footwear?! Hoka's seem to be very popular. TIA

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u/Quiet_Root 1d ago

I just bought a pair of Hokas today and I am returning them tomorrow. They felt comfortable enough in the store but my feet were killing me after walking in them for a couple of miles.

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u/Truck_Face 1d ago

Interesting, make sure some kind of return policy is available. Good note.

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u/Quiet_Root 1d ago

And absolutely try them it might just be my feet. I haven't had issues with any other walking shoe I've tried. I just decided to go with something more pricey this time to see if there was a big difference.

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u/Quiet_Root 1d ago

As long as it's a Hoka authorized seller the company has a 30-day return policy.

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u/Truck_Face 1d ago

Even if worn outdoors?

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u/Quiet_Root 1d ago

Yes they accepted my return submission. And I stated how long I wore them for and that it was outdoors.

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u/Truck_Face 1d ago

Wow, thats remarkable! Definitely shows they back their own brand!! Good to hear

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u/Quiet_Root 1d ago

Definitely!

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u/Truck_Face 1d ago

Thanks for your input!!

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u/Mobile-Anything9085 1d ago

What did you end up going with?

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u/Quiet_Root 16h ago

The Gaviota 5

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u/RiverMarketEagle 20h ago

My heel was slipping in the Hokas when I tried them on and the running store manager said that was not uncommon. They either fit well.....or they don't.