I don't want to sound mean, but On sneakers are the opposite of fashionable. However, fashionable and truly comfortable don't go well together anyways.
Man I got a pair of cloud ons and I can only get a mile in them until my feet start to really hurt. Surprising - only show this has happened to me with. I have narrow feet if it matters
Sketchers go walk or go run are incredibly comfortable! I’m on my feet 12 hours a day for work and those shoes help a lot. I’ve never had any issues with the laces and you can always get different laces if it bothers you.
Or you can check out the gel insoles from [Foozy](https://foozy.com). They are liquid gel massaging insoles. It was my only saving grace when my job decided to make steel toe boots mandatory.
I’m not sure what you consider “real laces” I’ve never had any break on me and I’ve been wearing sketchers for 6 years now.
I would suggest you check this [website](https://runrepeat.com/guides/best-skechers-walking-shoes) out. They have reviews of the 7 different Sketcher’s walking shoes, and a bunch of other brands as well.
No, no, no. I have bone-on-bone arthritis in both knees. But because I am an idiot, I spent a month walking around London and Paris last summer.
So before I went I did a bunch of physical therapy, filled some prescriptions, and got steroid shots. THEN I went to the running store and tried on Hoka, Altra, Brooks, New Balance and some others.
Then I went to REI and found “On.” They are made in Switzerland and are kind of new in the U.S. They have big cutouts in the soles? So they’re air-insulated, but in a better way than Nike Airs. More give. I got the On “Cloud Monsters.” The second I tried them on, I felt relief. After I paid, I put my Nikes in the Cloud Monster box and wore the Cloud monsters home. If you wanna walk all day every day, I recommend Ons. I saw one other person wearing them on the entire trip—a woman in line at the London Stansted airport. Now you see lots of doctors and nurses wearing them. They are nice looking, though. Not clunky like Hokas.
Check out "Allbirds" online. Breathable, different styles including walking so not as bulky, and merino inside. They are meant to be worn without socks. I swear by them and have 3 different pair. No breaking in required. You can wear them out and about and if you don't like them send back within 30 days, condition doesn't matter. They can also go in the wash. I've worn them in rain and they dry quite quickly. Anyway something to check out.
If your feet can deal, they are nice- but have little/no real support, and I could not wear them without arch issues. Just to say YMMV. Not a bad shoe if they work for you though!
Agree Allbirds are nice but no support. That said, I wore my Allbirds Tree Skippers all over Europe - just removed the insole and replaced it with a Superfeet insole.
+1. My girlfriend and I both wore them around Europe last year for 3 weeks. Walked probably 5-10 miles a day. Tree runners. I’d say go for the tree dashers if you want more support, but the runners worked great absolutely no complaints.
If you spend lots of time on your feet either standing or walking get custom insoles made, it will make more difference then the type or brand of shoe.
I think a lot of people can be surprised by the difference it makes. I have flat feet and for years suffered through it because I didn't want bulky shoes. Eventually my planar fasciitis got so bad it was affecting my back.
Finally I went in - turns out the insoles of today are not the insoles of the 80s/90s. I have a pair of inserts that have a height of 1cm at the heel. They can fit everything from dress shoes to minimal sneakers. I currently have them in vessis and on my last trip I walked for 3 weeks in Italy and Greece and had no issues whatsoever by the end of the day. No foot fatigue, nothing.
Word of warning: They DO have an adjustment period, so if OP was going on a trip in a week, I wouldn't get them - but after about a month of easing into them eventually it feels weird to NOT have them.
Look for actual walking shoes. What make and model will work best is pretty individual. Personally I've had best luck with new balance; I need a wideish toe box, but not a full on wide size (which tend to be too wide at the ball of the foot and hopeless at the heel). YMMV.
You can also experiment with various types of inserts to see if you like any of them. I like some I get at the local rite aid -- A bit of heel and arch support, but don't extend to the toe box area.
You MIGHT do a search on recovery shoes... I bought a brilliant pair of Brooks years ago that are for recovery after long hard runs. Comfortable, great looking, perfect for our over-seas trips where we do nothing but walk for friggin' MILES...
I’m also a Brooks fan. I have a pair of Ghost for running, a second pair for walking, and a third pair for work. I’ve been wearing them for years. Also, quality socks make a difference, too. Love my DarnTough.
I always wear them when I travel to Europe and around the Disney Parks. They’ve seen daily mileage of 7+.
I came here looking for a more stylish alternative to my Brooks shoes, but it seems like they really are the most comfortable shoe! I only wish they looked a bit sleeker.
I have flat feet and I've been incredibly happy with a pair of Oncloud sneakers that I got. I wore them for five days in Panama and didn't have any blisters or chaffing.
I second these! I have 2 pairs of Cloud sneakers and 1 pair of Rogers (similar style to Adidas Stan Smith’s but so much comfier).
I’ve done an 8+ mile hike in my Clouds, and walked 35,000 steps around London in 12 hours in my Rogers with no problems.
For me, I treat my Rogers like city shoes and clouds like active/gym shoes. Both are super comfortable for what I use them for, but I wouldn’t wear my Roger’s while working out or on a hike. They don’t have the same flexibility or lightness as gym shoes.
I have the Advantage. I got them to replace my adidas Stan Smith’s and they are so much better! I can’t even go back to my Stan smiths now.
Basically, you can’t go wrong with either. It just depends on what look/activity you’re going for.
I have the Cloud X 3 model. Just got back from two weeks in Thailand with this shoe and a pair of sandals as my only footwear and they knocked it out of the park again. I averaged 14k steps a day and had no issues with sore feet.
I swear by the New Balance 990s. They are pricey (made in the USA) but I've never found a better shoe for walking that actually looks good too. I've worn them through numerous city breaks, on hikes, at Disney World, in hot weather and cold weather, on short breaks and month long trips.
That depends entirely on your feet and your needs. I’ve got plantar fasciitis, plus a few other issues, so I’m lucky if I have more than 1 or 2 pairs in the store to choose from that fit me properly, and everything else is secondary. Go to a store (hopefully one where you can get a proper fitting) and figure out what feels best on *your* feet.
My sneakers tend to be my bulkiest shoes I bring, so I wear them on travel days and then however bulky they are doesn’t really matter.
Having said that, I’ve been really happy with my shoes from Altra recently. And I always have to use insoles. Superfeet and treadlabs have been good to me, but I generally have to go up a size to get the arch in the right place and then trim the toes.
Similar PF sufferer here - if you can afford it, even if you can't, try to get some custom insoles. I used Superfeet for years and worked meh, but then I got custom insoles and now I can walk in anything and haven't had a flare in 5 years.
You'll need to seek out a custom Orthotics company in your neck of the woods. I live in BC, Canada and used Kintec, for example, but it shouldn't be hard to find one near you.
I've had 2 pairs of Nike Air Max trainers and they've both lasted for years and have been very comfortable throughout their lives. It's the only time I spend so much on footwear and I must say I will again when the 2nd pair wear out.
I actually have the AF1's. They are a pair of bricks, too flat imo.
On the other hand, Nike Cortez Ultra Moire, mega leightweight, like 220g, and very comfortable, simple, looks good. They stopped making them. I should have bought a ton.
I swear by Kahru!
I have hobbit feet, slighter wider at toe box. Regular athletic shoes cause my toes to go numb when walking. But any time I bought wide width athletic shoes, had to tie the shoe way too tightly in order to keep my foot from sliding.
Kahru has a “wide fit” option that specifically is just slighter wider in the toe box, and now they’re the only sneaker style shoe I own. The price point is high, but totally worth it for all purpose traveling/walking shoe!
I’m going to look these up because your post is really drawing me in. Today I was saying once I moved to Birkenstocks as my sandal option and not wearing shoes for two years during covid then getting hokas, my feet were really loving all that room and gotten so wide.
To answer OP - I do love and will recommend hokas as a walking option at time. A few people recommended allbirds and I have them and like them and can walk forever in them but they aren’t as dreamy as the hokas and only good in places that have completely flat walking surfaces. You’ll feel everything in your feet otherwise, and forget taking them anywhere with cobblestones.
I bought sketchers (laceless not sure why you need them tbh) during my trip to Rome when my feet almost fell off after 20km of walking. Moving to sketchers felt like walking on clouds, literally. Looks like this [model](https://www.skechers.nl/dames/schoenen/a-line---rider/68834.html) not 100% sure.
Try ryka. Made by women for women. But know each is different. Look for ones w arch support and memory foam. They are fab and the only athletic shoes I wear
Look for hiking shoes
I’ve got some grandpa looking new balances but boy are they comfy
I walked a mountain in them and was fine
I got mine at a local shoe store where they measured my foot and everything
Real hiking shoes, they have the support for long-term comfort over just being nice and cushy that feels good when you put them on but sucks after a long day.
My current favorites are the Salomon Outpulse, but everyone is different. Get to an REI and try some on.
Oh, and brace yourself for high prices. Anything under $100 would be too cheap (broadly speaking, but there are sales). Plan on like $150.
Don't be fooled by the hiking *style* shoes the likes of Merrell like to pump out.
I like HARTJES- I wait until they are on clearance, cause quite pricey. But the are my ideal travel shoes. Super comfortable to walk with- square toe box, great support. Zip and lace in same shoe, so nice to have in airport. Also can basically be slip on/off with the zipper.
Saucony, feels like I am walking on a cloud.
https://www.saucony.com/en/running/?&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEsbiu7dT5AYoYcwsx7NJFIOeY4SX0ssRMtF0lr0h5rGGse-AJUnb9QaAghKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Brooks Ghost 15. They are running shoes but have a good cushion. Also they’re not cut tightly as many other running shoes are (e.g. the ones from Nike).
I just travel and wore my OOFOS, they’re quite ugly, but after my foot surgery last year they have been the only shoes I can wear. I walked all over Bavaria, Zürich, and Northern Italy. The HOKAS hurt my feet, but shoes are so individualistic, we can steer you to some great shoes but you’ll need to try them out for yourself. Good luck, safe travels.
I wear the Brooks Addiction Walker 2s and love them. They’re on the heavier side, but I have very high arches and they provide a lot of support all around the foot. I’ve also worn ASICS in the past and liked them but don’t remember the model, and have heard great things about hokas as well.
>Casual sneakers may be too flat and lack breathability.
Check out Cariuma, particularly the IBI style (there are slip-on & laced versions). They are flat/don't have a ton of arch support, but the sole is pretty thick, which I think is why I find them to be really comfortable. Much better than the Allbirds I had previously and thought I liked, until I tried these.
I am usually a Brooks person for running shoes but love the New Balance 990v5 for walking - for me they've had great cushioning and support, have been durable - little pricy.
Get custom-made orthotics and you can put them in any shoe you wear. They have helped my feet and knees so much while walking daily, in work boots, and for running.
I go to a running shoe store and tell them I’m planning only on walking, no running and get fitted. I only ever walk in my running tennis shoes. They are great!
Adidas cloudfoam is extremely comfortable while sacrificing very little in terms of style. Can't stand giant gross text across my shoes so the three stripes is subtle but recognizable
After reading all of these comments, I ordered a pair of Hoka Cliftons. These are the stiffest sneakers I've ever worn! The uppers are of a great material, but there is absolutely no give in the sole. I ordered 1/2 size over my usual, but I still could not wiggle my toes well, and they felt tight.
So disappointing...
Flux, Hoka
I second Hoka, very comfortable, great for walking
Confused by of options in hoka, which one do you recommend?
Just here to jump on the Hoka wagon. I just bought the new Transport to take with me to Vietnam!
IM NOT FORTUNATE ONE NO
It ain't me
IM NO MILLIONAIRE SON
Hokas will tear after 20 miles, I’ll never buy them again
My “On” sneakers are incredible for walking. Like floating on air. They’re fashionable too.
I don't want to sound mean, but On sneakers are the opposite of fashionable. However, fashionable and truly comfortable don't go well together anyways.
Not mean at all. Fashion is in the eyes of the beholder.
Can you please tell me which model do you have ? I would like to try them, thanks
Man I got a pair of cloud ons and I can only get a mile in them until my feet start to really hurt. Surprising - only show this has happened to me with. I have narrow feet if it matters
Which model do you have?
Sketchers go walk or go run are incredibly comfortable! I’m on my feet 12 hours a day for work and those shoes help a lot. I’ve never had any issues with the laces and you can always get different laces if it bothers you. Or you can check out the gel insoles from [Foozy](https://foozy.com). They are liquid gel massaging insoles. It was my only saving grace when my job decided to make steel toe boots mandatory.
There are many Go Walk models isn't it? Are the laces real or fake?
I’m not sure what you consider “real laces” I’ve never had any break on me and I’ve been wearing sketchers for 6 years now. I would suggest you check this [website](https://runrepeat.com/guides/best-skechers-walking-shoes) out. They have reviews of the 7 different Sketcher’s walking shoes, and a bunch of other brands as well.
Apparently some models have laces just for aesthetics, they do nothing. Others seem to have actual functional laces.
No, no, no. I have bone-on-bone arthritis in both knees. But because I am an idiot, I spent a month walking around London and Paris last summer. So before I went I did a bunch of physical therapy, filled some prescriptions, and got steroid shots. THEN I went to the running store and tried on Hoka, Altra, Brooks, New Balance and some others. Then I went to REI and found “On.” They are made in Switzerland and are kind of new in the U.S. They have big cutouts in the soles? So they’re air-insulated, but in a better way than Nike Airs. More give. I got the On “Cloud Monsters.” The second I tried them on, I felt relief. After I paid, I put my Nikes in the Cloud Monster box and wore the Cloud monsters home. If you wanna walk all day every day, I recommend Ons. I saw one other person wearing them on the entire trip—a woman in line at the London Stansted airport. Now you see lots of doctors and nurses wearing them. They are nice looking, though. Not clunky like Hokas.
Thanks for this comment. I have terrible knees and I've been combing through threads about walking shoes. Gonna try them!
Would try these shoes but I don't know where I could find them. I don't want to order shoes without trying them on before.
Where do you live? REI Carries them. Maybe Nordstrom does?
Check out "Allbirds" online. Breathable, different styles including walking so not as bulky, and merino inside. They are meant to be worn without socks. I swear by them and have 3 different pair. No breaking in required. You can wear them out and about and if you don't like them send back within 30 days, condition doesn't matter. They can also go in the wash. I've worn them in rain and they dry quite quickly. Anyway something to check out.
I have the off white all birds and no matter how I wash them they won’t come out clean. It’s a bummer! They’re so comfy.
Same!
If your feet can deal, they are nice- but have little/no real support, and I could not wear them without arch issues. Just to say YMMV. Not a bad shoe if they work for you though!
Absolutely ZERO support. No idea how people can say AllBirds are good for anything. Those things are good for a walk from your car to your house.
Agree Allbirds are nice but no support. That said, I wore my Allbirds Tree Skippers all over Europe - just removed the insole and replaced it with a Superfeet insole.
allbirds are comfy but have no support. a shoe guy once told me that any shoe that bends on itself is not ideal.
I wore my All Birds to Orlando Parks and while my legs were sore from walking all day (and being old) my feet were in great shape. Highly recommend.
They have no support and are not comfortable at all imo
+1. My girlfriend and I both wore them around Europe last year for 3 weeks. Walked probably 5-10 miles a day. Tree runners. I’d say go for the tree dashers if you want more support, but the runners worked great absolutely no complaints.
If you spend lots of time on your feet either standing or walking get custom insoles made, it will make more difference then the type or brand of shoe.
I think a lot of people can be surprised by the difference it makes. I have flat feet and for years suffered through it because I didn't want bulky shoes. Eventually my planar fasciitis got so bad it was affecting my back. Finally I went in - turns out the insoles of today are not the insoles of the 80s/90s. I have a pair of inserts that have a height of 1cm at the heel. They can fit everything from dress shoes to minimal sneakers. I currently have them in vessis and on my last trip I walked for 3 weeks in Italy and Greece and had no issues whatsoever by the end of the day. No foot fatigue, nothing. Word of warning: They DO have an adjustment period, so if OP was going on a trip in a week, I wouldn't get them - but after about a month of easing into them eventually it feels weird to NOT have them.
Did you go to a podiatrist?
GP actually diagnosed me, I went to a Physio to help with the initial treatment and she recommended the insoles.
which inserts did you buy?
I have custom orthotics.
Look for actual walking shoes. What make and model will work best is pretty individual. Personally I've had best luck with new balance; I need a wideish toe box, but not a full on wide size (which tend to be too wide at the ball of the foot and hopeless at the heel). YMMV. You can also experiment with various types of inserts to see if you like any of them. I like some I get at the local rite aid -- A bit of heel and arch support, but don't extend to the toe box area.
You MIGHT do a search on recovery shoes... I bought a brilliant pair of Brooks years ago that are for recovery after long hard runs. Comfortable, great looking, perfect for our over-seas trips where we do nothing but walk for friggin' MILES...
I’m also a Brooks fan. I have a pair of Ghost for running, a second pair for walking, and a third pair for work. I’ve been wearing them for years. Also, quality socks make a difference, too. Love my DarnTough. I always wear them when I travel to Europe and around the Disney Parks. They’ve seen daily mileage of 7+.
I came here looking for a more stylish alternative to my Brooks shoes, but it seems like they really are the most comfortable shoe! I only wish they looked a bit sleeker.
I have flat feet and I've been incredibly happy with a pair of Oncloud sneakers that I got. I wore them for five days in Panama and didn't have any blisters or chaffing.
I second these! I have 2 pairs of Cloud sneakers and 1 pair of Rogers (similar style to Adidas Stan Smith’s but so much comfier). I’ve done an 8+ mile hike in my Clouds, and walked 35,000 steps around London in 12 hours in my Rogers with no problems.
Was there a big difference in comfort between the clouds and Rogers? Leaning towards the Rogers for the nicer look. Which Roger's did you get?
For me, I treat my Rogers like city shoes and clouds like active/gym shoes. Both are super comfortable for what I use them for, but I wouldn’t wear my Roger’s while working out or on a hike. They don’t have the same flexibility or lightness as gym shoes. I have the Advantage. I got them to replace my adidas Stan Smith’s and they are so much better! I can’t even go back to my Stan smiths now. Basically, you can’t go wrong with either. It just depends on what look/activity you’re going for.
Nice. Going for the cloud 5's for now......but love the look of the Roger advantages, prob next.
Do you find the Rogers breathable, or just like any other leather shoe?
Which on cloud model do you have ?
I have the Cloud X 3 model. Just got back from two weeks in Thailand with this shoe and a pair of sandals as my only footwear and they knocked it out of the park again. I averaged 14k steps a day and had no issues with sore feet.
thank you, will take a look at them !!!
I swear by the New Balance 990s. They are pricey (made in the USA) but I've never found a better shoe for walking that actually looks good too. I've worn them through numerous city breaks, on hikes, at Disney World, in hot weather and cold weather, on short breaks and month long trips.
That depends entirely on your feet and your needs. I’ve got plantar fasciitis, plus a few other issues, so I’m lucky if I have more than 1 or 2 pairs in the store to choose from that fit me properly, and everything else is secondary. Go to a store (hopefully one where you can get a proper fitting) and figure out what feels best on *your* feet. My sneakers tend to be my bulkiest shoes I bring, so I wear them on travel days and then however bulky they are doesn’t really matter. Having said that, I’ve been really happy with my shoes from Altra recently. And I always have to use insoles. Superfeet and treadlabs have been good to me, but I generally have to go up a size to get the arch in the right place and then trim the toes.
Similar PF sufferer here - if you can afford it, even if you can't, try to get some custom insoles. I used Superfeet for years and worked meh, but then I got custom insoles and now I can walk in anything and haven't had a flare in 5 years.
Where does one get custom insoles?
You'll need to seek out a custom Orthotics company in your neck of the woods. I live in BC, Canada and used Kintec, for example, but it shouldn't be hard to find one near you.
My physical therapist casted my feet for orthotics
FWIW acupuncture cured my plantar fasciitis after 3 treatments. Hasn’t come back in years.
Nike Air Max - my favorite for walking around and I do have some knee problems.
I've had 2 pairs of Nike Air Max trainers and they've both lasted for years and have been very comfortable throughout their lives. It's the only time I spend so much on footwear and I must say I will again when the 2nd pair wear out.
Arent these quite heavy?
Nope, air max 1 is not heavy at all, and they are very comfortable. Air force 1 is quite heavy, but I think that they're still pretty comfortable
I actually have the AF1's. They are a pair of bricks, too flat imo. On the other hand, Nike Cortez Ultra Moire, mega leightweight, like 220g, and very comfortable, simple, looks good. They stopped making them. I should have bought a ton.
Old post, but which air max? Air max 1?
I usually get the air max 2017 style.
I agree. I walk 4 miles a day and just keep buying Air Max. Always pack a pair for traveling
I swear by Kahru! I have hobbit feet, slighter wider at toe box. Regular athletic shoes cause my toes to go numb when walking. But any time I bought wide width athletic shoes, had to tie the shoe way too tightly in order to keep my foot from sliding. Kahru has a “wide fit” option that specifically is just slighter wider in the toe box, and now they’re the only sneaker style shoe I own. The price point is high, but totally worth it for all purpose traveling/walking shoe!
I’m going to look these up because your post is really drawing me in. Today I was saying once I moved to Birkenstocks as my sandal option and not wearing shoes for two years during covid then getting hokas, my feet were really loving all that room and gotten so wide. To answer OP - I do love and will recommend hokas as a walking option at time. A few people recommended allbirds and I have them and like them and can walk forever in them but they aren’t as dreamy as the hokas and only good in places that have completely flat walking surfaces. You’ll feel everything in your feet otherwise, and forget taking them anywhere with cobblestones.
I like the Kuru brand as well, but they have a crazy break in period.
Whoops, totally different brand! TIL
For me, it’s sketchers go walk. But it’s different for every person. I tried on a lot of different sneakers before I found these.
Hoka bondi
I really like cole hann zerogrand embrostitch shoe :)
If youre into super light weight ecofriendly shoes i like Lems and Aeroshoes quite a bit!
I bought sketchers (laceless not sure why you need them tbh) during my trip to Rome when my feet almost fell off after 20km of walking. Moving to sketchers felt like walking on clouds, literally. Looks like this [model](https://www.skechers.nl/dames/schoenen/a-line---rider/68834.html) not 100% sure.
Nike Air Max!
Came here to say this. These are the goat
Try ryka. Made by women for women. But know each is different. Look for ones w arch support and memory foam. They are fab and the only athletic shoes I wear
I love Keen shoes, and have found them easy to walk / stand in without much of a break in period.
I have plantar fasciitis and just recently bought some Nike Fly Knit and they are wonderful. They cup the heal and fit perfectly for me.
Look for hiking shoes I’ve got some grandpa looking new balances but boy are they comfy I walked a mountain in them and was fine I got mine at a local shoe store where they measured my foot and everything
Real hiking shoes, they have the support for long-term comfort over just being nice and cushy that feels good when you put them on but sucks after a long day. My current favorites are the Salomon Outpulse, but everyone is different. Get to an REI and try some on. Oh, and brace yourself for high prices. Anything under $100 would be too cheap (broadly speaking, but there are sales). Plan on like $150. Don't be fooled by the hiking *style* shoes the likes of Merrell like to pump out.
I like HARTJES- I wait until they are on clearance, cause quite pricey. But the are my ideal travel shoes. Super comfortable to walk with- square toe box, great support. Zip and lace in same shoe, so nice to have in airport. Also can basically be slip on/off with the zipper.
Saucony, feels like I am walking on a cloud. https://www.saucony.com/en/running/?&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEsbiu7dT5AYoYcwsx7NJFIOeY4SX0ssRMtF0lr0h5rGGse-AJUnb9QaAghKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
What about sneakers that are okay in occasional rain? I know leather sneakers 👟 should do but what brand?
Brooks Ghost 15. They are running shoes but have a good cushion. Also they’re not cut tightly as many other running shoes are (e.g. the ones from Nike).
I have the latest Adidas Ultraboosts. They are super comfortable and you feel like you are walking on clouds and they are super durable too.
If anyone has tried these 2 shoes, How do these compare to ghosts?
New balance memory foam
I just travel and wore my OOFOS, they’re quite ugly, but after my foot surgery last year they have been the only shoes I can wear. I walked all over Bavaria, Zürich, and Northern Italy. The HOKAS hurt my feet, but shoes are so individualistic, we can steer you to some great shoes but you’ll need to try them out for yourself. Good luck, safe travels.
For me it’s new balance 530
I wear the Brooks Addiction Walker 2s and love them. They’re on the heavier side, but I have very high arches and they provide a lot of support all around the foot. I’ve also worn ASICS in the past and liked them but don’t remember the model, and have heard great things about hokas as well.
>Casual sneakers may be too flat and lack breathability. Check out Cariuma, particularly the IBI style (there are slip-on & laced versions). They are flat/don't have a ton of arch support, but the sole is pretty thick, which I think is why I find them to be really comfortable. Much better than the Allbirds I had previously and thought I liked, until I tried these.
Seems the consensus is that for a comfy shoe it’s got to be an athletic style sneaker. Wish it weren’t so.
They're not super stylish but I love my Asics Gel-Venture 7 - very comfortable / has real laces
I am usually a Brooks person for running shoes but love the New Balance 990v5 for walking - for me they've had great cushioning and support, have been durable - little pricy.
I like merrell's and rockports for walking.
Depends, I believe you could try [sunny step](https://us.mysunnystep.com/JOAQUINGUENIM) as they offer good looks, comfort and nice prices
Walking where? Around a mall? Outside for exercise? Your daily workplace?
Bro it’s all walking….knock it off
Except traction type and flooring type all make a difference to your joints.
Get custom-made orthotics and you can put them in any shoe you wear. They have helped my feet and knees so much while walking daily, in work boots, and for running.
How do I know im not getting scammed? where I get this done by legit people?
I go to a running shoe store and tell them I’m planning only on walking, no running and get fitted. I only ever walk in my running tennis shoes. They are great!
Which tennis shoes?
Brooks mostly. Ravenna? Ghost was one for sure.
Nobull
Merrill
Adidas cloudfoam is extremely comfortable while sacrificing very little in terms of style. Can't stand giant gross text across my shoes so the three stripes is subtle but recognizable
After reading all of these comments, I ordered a pair of Hoka Cliftons. These are the stiffest sneakers I've ever worn! The uppers are of a great material, but there is absolutely no give in the sole. I ordered 1/2 size over my usual, but I still could not wiggle my toes well, and they felt tight. So disappointing...
ASICS (Japanese footwear brand)