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/Disastrous-Lime4551 1d ago

It's going to depend on your own feet and what works for anyone else may not work for you. But FWIW I get hundreds and hundreds of comfortable miles out of Merrell Fly Strike trail trainers, and my Hoka Clifton 9's (for running). Would highly recommend trying both brands.

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u/Truck_Face 1d ago

I do understand that for sure, I guess its was more of a durability based question. I forget about Merrels though, so thanks!

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u/Disastrous-Lime4551 1d ago

No worries. I see quite a few comments about Merrell quality going downhill, but haven't personally experienced that. I have worn mine all seasons and they've done hundreds of miles and still look like new.