If you’ve never worn a Hoka sneaker, never dipped your toes into a plush, supportive, chunky-as-hell shoe, if your new life still awaits you, allow us to guide you. Some people love them for the exact reason others don't: intense, high cushioning . But Hoka sneakers are made for walking in a way that other sneakers just aren’t. A number of the more dramatic silhouettes have the brand’s signature MetaRocker , the underfoot design meant to rock your foot forward in its stride—a shoe experience you may not have had before. And it’s exactly this shape that takes the pressure off your joints and makes walking all the easier.
In choosing your Hoka shoes for walking, pay close attention to support, stability, and usage, which together guide the shoe that will suit you best. Some people a