By Nadia Rivas
Have you ever walked a mile in your Louis Vuitton, and your feet ached out of pain? Well, that was me for a long time, until I got my first pair of Hokas in 8th grade and fell in love from there.
When I first stepped into them, the vibrant colors and airy feeling made me a victim to them and led me to purchase them in every color and model possible that my parents would allow me to have. I have ranked my favorites to least favorite for you guys below.
Number 5: Mach xs 😡
I primarily got these to run in, recommended to me by Yash Chitambar. I almost threw them at his head, because I will never wear them again. I returned them the next day since they made my feet feel heavy and had my calves tighten up only a mile in, not to mention the colorway didn’t make them any better.
Number 4: Kawana 😒
Not my personal favorite, Kawana are more for HIIT workouts, as they can only sustain you and support you for a while until your legs finally give in, but it does have the cushiony feeling that can get you from one place to another than average shoes. Cute colors though.
Number 3: Arahi🫠
My pride and joy, these were one of my first pairs of Hokas, a bit similar to the Clifton with the pointy back, and the same structure. However, they lack a bit of bounce, and are honestly a bit flat, although they did last me for quite a while. These shoes lasted many miles and sustained me long enough to cause injury which was unfortunate. Nonetheless, these were at one point my fav.
Number 2: Clifton🤗
These were the first pair of Hokas I ever got, which made me fall in love with them so much. They were there for me on my endless miles on the treadmill and brought me to my first cross-country practice. Although not carbon-plated, and a little bit less thick and bouncy than I would like, these shoes are solid. I recommend them if you’re thinking about getting into running or even just walking a few miles. They also come in many cute colors!
Number 1: Bondi 😍😘💕😅🥹🥰🤪😛🤭
Of course, saving the best for last. I can’t even put into words how much I’m in love with them. These are unlike any other. Initially, when you slide your feet in, your foot is on a cloud. ese can be used for anything: running, walking, hiking, you name it. These are your life savers. As someone who had a wider foot, they have supported my feet and have never failed to make me comfortable for the whole day, coming in various colors, from black to the brightest pink ever. I recommend these shoes to anyone who needs a shoe for literally any purpose.