Anyone here wear Hoka shoes?

[Monty]

My job requires me to be on my feet the majority of the day, and I've heard this brand (specifically the Bondi 9) is ideal for that.  I'm soliciting opinions because they're expensive ($150-$180) and a chiropractor I'd dealt with a few years back said something to the effect that they make people walk incorrectly.  

Fortunately, they do offer them in a few colors that don't look like a petroleum spill in water, so I'm set there.  

[johnyrotten]

Not familiar with the brand, I'm on my feet all day as well. I learned very early in my career that quality boots or shoes are absolutely needed, and a proper, well fitting insole I've found goes a long way. 

[Matt Bacon]

I have a Hoka pair as my running shoes (not the Bondi 9). They have been brilliant for that. I used to get knee and shin pain, but no sign of that with the Hokas. They were the pioneers of the “max cushion” style. BUT… I bought them from a proper running store where they filmed and analysed my stride and foot movements running on a treadmill, and they only recommended shoes that suited the way I already moved. They are very light and comfortable, though of course the cushion effect gets less as you use them. They reckoned I should get 500 miles out of them before it’s noticeable, and 8-900 before they need replacing. I do a bit over 10 miles a week so they are good for 18 months running. I guess walking will pound them less hard, but on the flip side you’ll rack up the miles faster wearing them all day every day. Best bet is to go to a proper running shop and let them help you; you may not be going to run in them, but they’ll still get the sale of the shoes all the same, so they shouldn’t have an issue that you don’t want them for the Boston’s Marathon…

best,

M.

[espo]

18 hours ago, Monty said:

My job requires me to be on my feet the majority of the day, and I've heard this brand (specifically the Bondi 9) is ideal for that.  I'm soliciting opinions because they're expensive ($150-$180) and a chiropractor I'd dealt with a few years back said something to the effect that they make people walk incorrectly.  

Fortunately, they do offer them in a few colors that don't look like a petroleum spill in water, so I'm set there.  

Not sure of your job description or how dressy of a shoe you need to ware, but I have had much the same issues before retiring and being on my feet and walking on hard surfaces. The Sketchers brand shoes are all I wear anymore. They offer many styles both casual and full leather uppers for a more dressed up look. Buy them online from Prime and they have a lot of pictures of the shoes for you to look at. Usually well under $100 a pair and often run specials. Might check them out and see if they would work for you.  

[JollySipper]

I can also recommend the Skechers brand of shoe, I've been wearing them for about 10 years...... The ones i get are called 'Skechers Sport', they're like a cross between a tennis shoe and a hiking boot. They have memory foam in them, too....... Super comfortable and durable....

Edited June 13 by JollySipper