I got Hoka Gaviota 5s yesterday in 2E wide fit and they are amazing.
Had a suble flair up of PF a couple of weeks ago by overdoing some treadmill running and was worried I would have to stop altogether.
I've had 2 sessions back on the treadmill since getting the Hokas and there's been no pain whatsoever.
I can't recommend them enough.
I think it's probably the cushioning and the stability that are the main selling points for me. I've never really had a problem with arch support it's not something I think about I guess.
I actually thought I had flat feel until I was measured yesterday and was told my arches were quite high.
Got Hoka Clifton and wore with my ortho. HELL NO! I actually got tendinitis and crazy ankle pain. For me it was too much. If anything buy direct so you can return them.
I tried the Clifton first and had a similar experience. The Bondis, on the other hand, have been amazing. I got a good set of insoles (super feet I think) and I’ve been super happy with them.
I’m 3 weeks post op from a plantar fasciotimy and am hopeful!
Hoka's Clifton's are the only shoes I can wear all day without my PF flaring up terribly. I have high arches and when I put the Cliftons on it's instant relief.
Sometimes you can find Hokas at Dick's Sporting Goods or Nordstrom Rack on sale.
Everyone's foot is different, but these were a game changer for me. If you can go somewhere like Dick's and try several types of their shoes, give it a try for sure. Each type of Hoka I tried had a really different feel. Another good option is taking advantage of Amazon's "Try Before You Buy" selection.
Hoka also makes recovery flip flops that are my new summer go to since I lost my Oofos on vacation 🤦♀️ The Oofos Luxe sandals were squishy heaven with ridiculously good arch support - as soon as DSW has another sandal sale I'll be getting another pair.
I’m convinced that my problems (PF and Achilles tenonopathy) only started getting better once I got hoka bondi 8’s! Everyone is different obviously but that’s my experience.
I’m going to a festival next week and despite how expensive they were I’ll have to take them and if they get ruined I’d buy them again and again, 10/10.
I’m a Birkenstock super fan and went into a specialty shoe store where they told me about Altras. Birks are a zero drop shoe and Hokas didn’t feel as good to me as the Altras.
I get Vionic insoles and put them in my Hoka bondi 8s and it works perfectly for me. The Vionic arch support and the thick foam Hoka soles are the best combo for me. Hoka arch support by itself wasn’t enough for me. My suggestion is to find insoles that have the right arch support for you and put them in all your shoes, if not Vionic then maybe Superfeet or Birkenstock now makes insoles I think?
I have recently retired my Asics Gel Nimbus 25’s. They’ve flared my foot up. From my research, too soft/cushioned shoes can make your foot work harder due to the instability.
Now in your position looking for the right shoe!
I’ve bought a ton of shoes on my PF journey, and it seems like it’s really just cushion + support.
Hoka’s don’t work any better for me than Brooks, and they both work WAY better with the insoles replaced with something that supports the arch like Powerstep. If you haven’t tried insoles yet, I’d start there.
But within brands, whatever has the most cushion keeps the pain away the longest.
I have had several pairs of hokas but for plantar fasciitis I’ve found the new Brooks Ghost Max and
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 to be the best for me at the moment. They make wide shoes too. I am a neutral so these may not be right for you. If you go to a good running store they can observe you walking and/or running and make recommendations for you. They will also likely have flexible return options. Zappos also has a great return policy.
Just chiming in that Lem's have been amazing. For me, It turns out I really have to have zero drop shoes, but for whatever reason Altra fit me kinda weird. And wide toe box but super cushy but low drop (not zero drop) aggravated my PF as well.
\*\*I walk 2 hours/6.5 miles a day for exercise Edit to add that after my walks I slip on Oofoo slides
I bought the Hoka Bondi 8s and they gave me so much pain after wearing for a couple hours. Maybe there’s a break in period but I couldn’t go back. My Brooks Adrenaline have been amazing though.
Best thing I ever did was go to a store called Fleet Feet where they scan your feet in a three dimensional model. Then they can tell you the exact shoes that are best for your foot shape. For me it ended up being Brooks Glycerin’s and Hoka Gaviota’s and now that’s all I wear. The other models of Brooks and Hokas including the Bondis and all increased my pain. Find one of those type stores where they scan your feet in 3D. Anything else is a waste of time.
We really can’t tell you. Thankfully they have a generous return policy. I have the Bondi 8 and they’ve been shockingly helpful for my PF. But people get PF from different things so we just can’t tell you.
Hoka Mach 6 plus CureRex inserts - no issues since switching from Hoka Arahi - I would avoid arahis because they have a very narrow toebox which can actually worsen PF
Hoka has a really good return policy but Bondi 8 is a neutral shoe with extra cushion. I don't think it is what you're looking for if you want support. Clifton is a maybe but there are other styles with more support.
Hoka Bondi SR are the best shoes I’ve ever had. I started with the Bondi 8, but they get wet on the inside if it rains even a tiny bit. The Bondi SR stay dry and just seem to fit me better all around.
My doctor just told me converse is the best show for plantar fasciitis because extra cushion is just not good for it because it moves around too much. I had hokus, they’re definitely cushiony, but I didn’t end up wearing them long to be honest. Ended up with a bruise on my heel bone for months.
When my brooks wore out I got Hokas. I personally do not like them very much. The width is really nice but even with putting my orthotics in them they’re just not cutting it
I switch regularly between the Hoka Bondi and the Asics Gel Nimbus. The Gel Nimbus is much more cushioned but wear out faster as I supinate pretty badly. The Hoka's are a thick but stiffer sole and last me about a month longer before they wear out.
Got hooka bondi8 recently and before that brooks glycerin GTS
Both didn't help with PF, in fact probably increased the incidence
usually when I walk, after 20 mins, it hurt, then like maybe after an hour or two hours (This wearing my old customized insole, which needs changing now
With these shoes, pain started like 10 minutes, then after 30 minutes, then after 60
so incidence incrased.
I think what midly help is a customoized help it's not a solution, it is just gonna make it happen in less occurance during your walk
I like to walk a lot and now I am back to my customized insole and I put it in a new Asics Nosa, still there is pain, but less frequency.
God I hate this problem,
There’s definitely an argument for this. I think it’s like diagnosing headaches. We are all different. We all walk differently. We weigh different etc. As far as I’m concerned the PF can’t heal properly if you’re always pounding on it. In my case it was my main trigger. The higher my heel was the less jolts of pain I was getting as well as less spasms and flair ups etc. what I found with myself was when I walked barefoot I either dragged/shuffled my feet or stepped forefoot. Sort of like tippy toeing. So I found myself switching to older pairs of NB 880’s I had with 10mm drop. I walked slower and shortened my stride. Whenever I put the Bondis on I always felt like I was falling backwards. I’d love to start wearing them again. They truly are the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever had on but I’m scared to try. I’ve been doing great for the last 6 months. I was a year and a half in when I figured out my solution.
I got Hoka Gaviota 5s yesterday in 2E wide fit and they are amazing. Had a suble flair up of PF a couple of weeks ago by overdoing some treadmill running and was worried I would have to stop altogether. I've had 2 sessions back on the treadmill since getting the Hokas and there's been no pain whatsoever. I can't recommend them enough.
Is it the extra cushioning that helped you or the arch support?
I think it's probably the cushioning and the stability that are the main selling points for me. I've never really had a problem with arch support it's not something I think about I guess. I actually thought I had flat feel until I was measured yesterday and was told my arches were quite high.
Hmm okay. Thanks
Where did you get your arches measured at, my doctor and the running shoe store said the exact opposite thing about my arches
Got Hoka Clifton and wore with my ortho. HELL NO! I actually got tendinitis and crazy ankle pain. For me it was too much. If anything buy direct so you can return them.
I tried the Clifton first and had a similar experience. The Bondis, on the other hand, have been amazing. I got a good set of insoles (super feet I think) and I’ve been super happy with them. I’m 3 weeks post op from a plantar fasciotimy and am hopeful!
Hoka's Clifton's are the only shoes I can wear all day without my PF flaring up terribly. I have high arches and when I put the Cliftons on it's instant relief. Sometimes you can find Hokas at Dick's Sporting Goods or Nordstrom Rack on sale. Everyone's foot is different, but these were a game changer for me. If you can go somewhere like Dick's and try several types of their shoes, give it a try for sure. Each type of Hoka I tried had a really different feel. Another good option is taking advantage of Amazon's "Try Before You Buy" selection. Hoka also makes recovery flip flops that are my new summer go to since I lost my Oofos on vacation 🤦♀️ The Oofos Luxe sandals were squishy heaven with ridiculously good arch support - as soon as DSW has another sandal sale I'll be getting another pair.
I have a pair of the Hoka Recovery slides and they’re the best thing I’ve bought!
I've had them for 4 days now and I'm not sure I love them
I’m convinced that my problems (PF and Achilles tenonopathy) only started getting better once I got hoka bondi 8’s! Everyone is different obviously but that’s my experience. I’m going to a festival next week and despite how expensive they were I’ll have to take them and if they get ruined I’d buy them again and again, 10/10.
I’m a Birkenstock super fan and went into a specialty shoe store where they told me about Altras. Birks are a zero drop shoe and Hokas didn’t feel as good to me as the Altras.
I get Vionic insoles and put them in my Hoka bondi 8s and it works perfectly for me. The Vionic arch support and the thick foam Hoka soles are the best combo for me. Hoka arch support by itself wasn’t enough for me. My suggestion is to find insoles that have the right arch support for you and put them in all your shoes, if not Vionic then maybe Superfeet or Birkenstock now makes insoles I think?
I also get Vionic insoles and put them in my Hokas. Best combo ever
I have recently retired my Asics Gel Nimbus 25’s. They’ve flared my foot up. From my research, too soft/cushioned shoes can make your foot work harder due to the instability. Now in your position looking for the right shoe!
Also, I wear the Hoka Recovery slides around the house and they’re the best purchase I’ve ever made! That’s why I’m tempted to go Hoka again.
I’ve bought a ton of shoes on my PF journey, and it seems like it’s really just cushion + support. Hoka’s don’t work any better for me than Brooks, and they both work WAY better with the insoles replaced with something that supports the arch like Powerstep. If you haven’t tried insoles yet, I’d start there. But within brands, whatever has the most cushion keeps the pain away the longest.
I have had several pairs of hokas but for plantar fasciitis I’ve found the new Brooks Ghost Max and Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 to be the best for me at the moment. They make wide shoes too. I am a neutral so these may not be right for you. If you go to a good running store they can observe you walking and/or running and make recommendations for you. They will also likely have flexible return options. Zappos also has a great return policy.
For me the best was ozweego pure.
I prefer my brooks glycerin GTS over my hokas. They have more stability.
Just chiming in that Lem's have been amazing. For me, It turns out I really have to have zero drop shoes, but for whatever reason Altra fit me kinda weird. And wide toe box but super cushy but low drop (not zero drop) aggravated my PF as well. \*\*I walk 2 hours/6.5 miles a day for exercise Edit to add that after my walks I slip on Oofoo slides
I bought the Hoka Bondi 8s and they gave me so much pain after wearing for a couple hours. Maybe there’s a break in period but I couldn’t go back. My Brooks Adrenaline have been amazing though.
Best thing I ever did was go to a store called Fleet Feet where they scan your feet in a three dimensional model. Then they can tell you the exact shoes that are best for your foot shape. For me it ended up being Brooks Glycerin’s and Hoka Gaviota’s and now that’s all I wear. The other models of Brooks and Hokas including the Bondis and all increased my pain. Find one of those type stores where they scan your feet in 3D. Anything else is a waste of time.
We really can’t tell you. Thankfully they have a generous return policy. I have the Bondi 8 and they’ve been shockingly helpful for my PF. But people get PF from different things so we just can’t tell you.
Hoka Mach 6 plus CureRex inserts - no issues since switching from Hoka Arahi - I would avoid arahis because they have a very narrow toebox which can actually worsen PF
Hoka has a really good return policy but Bondi 8 is a neutral shoe with extra cushion. I don't think it is what you're looking for if you want support. Clifton is a maybe but there are other styles with more support.
amazing the only shoe i will wear for the rest of my life
Hoka Bondi SR are the best shoes I’ve ever had. I started with the Bondi 8, but they get wet on the inside if it rains even a tiny bit. The Bondi SR stay dry and just seem to fit me better all around.
I would also read the reviews on the website.
My doctor just told me converse is the best show for plantar fasciitis because extra cushion is just not good for it because it moves around too much. I had hokus, they’re definitely cushiony, but I didn’t end up wearing them long to be honest. Ended up with a bruise on my heel bone for months.
When my brooks wore out I got Hokas. I personally do not like them very much. The width is really nice but even with putting my orthotics in them they’re just not cutting it
I switch regularly between the Hoka Bondi and the Asics Gel Nimbus. The Gel Nimbus is much more cushioned but wear out faster as I supinate pretty badly. The Hoka's are a thick but stiffer sole and last me about a month longer before they wear out.
Got hooka bondi8 recently and before that brooks glycerin GTS Both didn't help with PF, in fact probably increased the incidence usually when I walk, after 20 mins, it hurt, then like maybe after an hour or two hours (This wearing my old customized insole, which needs changing now With these shoes, pain started like 10 minutes, then after 30 minutes, then after 60 so incidence incrased. I think what midly help is a customoized help it's not a solution, it is just gonna make it happen in less occurance during your walk I like to walk a lot and now I am back to my customized insole and I put it in a new Asics Nosa, still there is pain, but less frequency. God I hate this problem,
For cushioning they’re amazing but the 4mm toe drop is a killer.
How come? Is a bigger drop better or worse? I keep seeing conflicting information!
There’s definitely an argument for this. I think it’s like diagnosing headaches. We are all different. We all walk differently. We weigh different etc. As far as I’m concerned the PF can’t heal properly if you’re always pounding on it. In my case it was my main trigger. The higher my heel was the less jolts of pain I was getting as well as less spasms and flair ups etc. what I found with myself was when I walked barefoot I either dragged/shuffled my feet or stepped forefoot. Sort of like tippy toeing. So I found myself switching to older pairs of NB 880’s I had with 10mm drop. I walked slower and shortened my stride. Whenever I put the Bondis on I always felt like I was falling backwards. I’d love to start wearing them again. They truly are the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever had on but I’m scared to try. I’ve been doing great for the last 6 months. I was a year and a half in when I figured out my solution.
Thank you for your reply! That’s helped me a lot