Well+Good editors put the Clifton 9, Bondi 8, Zinal, and more styles to the test.
Here are the best Hoka shoes for women.
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foot and ankle surgeon based in Dallas, Texas
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Best Hoka shoes for women, at a glance:
What are Hoka shoes?
If youre new to Hoka, lets catch you up to speed (pun intended).
Read on to find out what we loved, what we didnt, and our favorites.
foot and ankle surgeon based in Dallas, Texas
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Can you wear Hokas for walking?
Three letters: Yes.
Generally, Hokas have a rocker-like bottom, making it easy to propel into the next step forward.
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Adding to its cloud-like build is its breathable mesh upper, which airs out your feet as you move.
foot and ankle surgeon based in Dallas, Texas
Heel-to-toe drop:4mm
Read the fullHoka Bondi 8 review here.
Im an avid runner and can log miles upon miles in this light-yet-supportive sneaker.
They might be called the Clifton 9, but these kicks get a 10 in my book.
Natalie Arroyo Camacho, W+G contributor
Best for:Running and walking long-distance
Colors:16
Weight:7.3 oz.
Heel-to-toe drop:5mm
Read the fullHoka Clifton 9 review here.
However, I have some thoughts.
First: Theyre sticky.
Like, you will not have to worry about slipping and sliding in these things.
So if youre scrambling rocks and running over roots, I can see how these will come in handy.
Come summertime, these will keep your feet nice and cool on the trails.
-Francesca Krempa, commerce editor
Best for:Trail running, sprinting
Colors:2
Weight:6.9 oz.
(They also come with a set of traditional laces if you prefer them.)
During my walk, I found the shoes incredibly comfortable, and they felt like walking on clouds.
-Maki Yazawa, food writer
Best for:Everyday wear and hiking
Colors:4
Weight:9.1 oz.
Read the fullHoka Transport review here.
Will definitely consider these my go-to comfy walking shoe going forward.
While I mainly run on treadmills, I can see why this shoe is fit for outdoor runs.
Pavement, trail, or indoorsthis shoe can handle it all.
However, after breaking them in four or five times, the irritation subsided.
With the shoes lace-up system, its pretty easy to loosen or tighten the width of the shoe.
Another notable feature of the Challenger 7 is its breathabilitywhich I appreciate when doing HIIT workouts.
Read the fullHoka Challenger 7 review here.
I wear these even when not exercising because theyre just so comfortable.
Not to mention the color scheme rocks.
-Han Schneider, W+G contributor
Best for:High-speed trail and outdoor running
Colors:7
Weight:8.5 oz.
), not all Hokas are created equal for certain activities.
If youre hoping to walk or commute in your Hokas, check out the Transport or Bondi 8.
Your personal style
Despite being lightweight, Hokas have a reputation for having a clunkier profile.
If that style works for you, youll have plenty of options to choose from.
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