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The 5 Most Comfortable Shoes for Walking Around Campus This Year

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The 5 Most Comfortable Shoes for Walking Around Campus This Year

Aug 28, 2023

How many steps do you get in a day? If you’re a college student, you know it can take a while to trek across campus, particularly if you’re walking all the way from sorority row or the freshman dorms to your 8 a.m. math class. 

Choosing the best footwear will give you the A+ comfort you require while sprinting across campus, sitting in a lecture hall or heading to a Greek life event. Here are five shoes we consistently give high marks to as the most comfortable shoes for walking. You can find them, along with all your other college apparel and gear, at Hibbett | City Gear.

HOKA Clifton 9

HOKA Clifton 9

Go to the head of the class when you slide into a pair of HOKA Clifton 9s. These are some of the best walking shoes for long distances on concrete, meaning you can crisscross campus without feeling a bit of foot fatigue. Built for runners, these light, cushioned sneakers will help you ace your daily commute thanks to features like an early-stage meta-rocker that positions your foot just right, a Durabrasion rubber outsole and a cool, breathable knit upper. Made with recycled materials, these vegan shoes also happen to come in a variety of colorways, ranging from vibrant orange to modern black.

adidas Cloudfoam Pure

Get a masterclass in comfort and a PhD in style when you select a pair of the lightweight adidas Cloudfoam Pure sneakers. These comfortable shoes for walking from class to class are crisp, streamlined and incorporate recycled elements. Plus, they include a memory foam sockliner, Cloudfoam midsole and breathable upper without the bulk of other shoes. Find them in white, black and shades of grey.

Nike Air Max 90

Nike Air Max 90

Your dad may have worn these shoes when he was in college. But that’s only because these are some seriously comfortable shoes. Offered in black or white, the exceptionally versatile Nike Air Max 90 Leather not only features an Air-Sole unit in the heel for cushioning, but also supportive polyurethane midsoles, cushioned collars and a heel split for impact protection. Your dad knew what was up.

ASICS Gel Nimbus

Whether you’re working in the library or interning in the engineering lab after class, your feet will thank you for choosing a pair of ASICS GEL-Nimbus shoes. These consistent performers are great walking shoes for long distances whether you’re on the sidewalks outside the student union, the carpets of the library or the tile floors of the lab. In addition to the soft knit upper, the GEL-Nimbus 25 includes FF BLAST PLUS ECO cushioning, which mingles with PureGEL technology for the most cushioning in the series to date.

New Balance 990

New Balance 990

Speaking of dad shoes, the New Balance 990 gets a lot of love from everyone. And, yeah, they may not be as exciting as, say, a platform shoe with wild textures and layers. But there’s a lot to be said for the solid construction and exceptionally dependable comfort of the 990. They’re like the student that always takes charge of the group project in class. With these shoes, you know what you’re going to get: a customized fit, pigskin leather and mesh upper and ENCAP midsole cushioning for all-day support where you need it.

If you’re not there already, you’ll be back on campus and back to school before you know it. Along with comfy kicks, be sure to shop all the backpacks and must-have back-to-school essentials at Hibbett | City Gear!

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