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The Most Comfortable Shoes for Walking Around Campus This Year

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The Most Comfortable Shoes for Walking Around Campus This Year

Sep 10, 2024

How many steps do you get in a day? If you’re a college student, you know it can take awhile to trek across campus, especially 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 whether you’re biking to class, sitting in a lecture hall or heading to a Greek life event. Here are several shoes we consistently give high marks to as the most comfortable shoes for women and men. You can find them, alongside all your other college apparel and gear.

Boy in jeans, Sprayground backpack, and New Balance 1906

New Balance 1906

Need a pair of kicks that can keep up with your busy college life? The New Balance 1906 offers both style and comfort. With their chunky silhouette and plush cushioning, these sneakers are perfect for long walks across campus, late-night study sessions, or weekend adventures. Whether you're a fan of classic neutrals or bold colorways, the 1906 has something to offer everyone.

HOKA Clifton 9

Want that cloud-like comfort that comes from the HOKA running shoes? Both the Clifton 9 and the Kawana 2 — and any other HOKA silhouette, for that matter — give you the colors you crave and the lightweight cushioning you need when going from the student rec to the classrooms.

Nike Zoom Vomero 5

Nike Zoom Vomero 5

Need comfortable shoes for men that will keep you quick on your feet, whether you woke up late and need to sprint to an exam or you’re just heading to the student union for a mid-afternoon caffeine fix? With their Y2K vibes, the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 combines the best of early 2000s running shoes with modern updates, like Zoom Air cushioning.

Nike Air Force 1

If you know, you know. AF1 shoes are legit in terms of style, comfort and all-day wear, thanks in part to its sturdy cupsole construction and thicker midsole. The Air Force 1 ’07, offered in black leather with a white Swoosh, departs from the traditional white and is every bit as versatile.

adidas Cloudfoam Pure

adidas Gazelles

Sambas are still going strong in the sneaker world, but if you want to elevate your look even further, go with the adidas Originals Gazelle Bold sneakers. These platform shoes give you vintage vibes, thanks to soft suede, thick midsoles and classic Three Stripes and Trefoil branding. For the most comfortable white walking sneaker, try the Cloud White, Core White and Grey Two, or add some color to your retro look with a spark and lucid pink colorway.

New Balance 9060

Looking to blend in with the crowd? Then these shoes are not it. Vibrant, bold, chunky and techy, the New Balance 9060 is kind of like the ugly sweater of footwear. They may just be the most comfortable walking sneakers thanks to dual-density cushioning, but they’re also sneakersphere showstoppers. Try a pair of purple and red, multi-color or pink and white styles to pair with your favorite graphic tee.

Nike Dunks

Nike Dunks

Looking for those shoes you can throw on for Bid Day, game day or exam day? Find a pair of Nike Dunks in a versatile black and white colorway, embrace a tonal neutral, or cop a pair of shoes with collegiate colors to rep your school. After all, Dunks were first designed to be NCAA school sports sneakers.

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!

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