Nothing feels quite like HOKA. We create our unique on-foot experience with three core technologies that are in every pair: the Cushioned Midsole, our Active Foot Frame™, and the MetaRocker™. Together they create a specific performance for each HOKA style. Racers get more speed.

Best Hoka Shoes For Walking Overall The Clifton 9 scored highest in our review for many reasons. The vegan mesh upper features molded EVA foam in the midsole for pillowy comfort, a gusseted tongue keeps out dirt and debris, and a thick rubber outsole and MetaRocker technology put spring in your step.

Hoka shoes are designed with a Meta-Rocker, which is built into the mid- and outsoles, near the metatarsal bones in your feet. We break the Meta-Rocker into two categories: early-stage and late-stage. Early-stage Meta-Rocker, the transition zone is placed behind the metatarsal heads.

Generally, shoes used primarily for walking should have a lower drop, less than 8 mm. A majority of walkers also prefer a shoe that is evenly cushioned rather than one with a large heel stack (more cushioning in the heel than in the toe).