Best Hoka Shoes For Standing All Day 2025

Weight (per pair): 18.6 ounces (women), 21 ounces (men) | Cushion: Plush | Stability: Neutral | Drop: 5mm

The Bondi truly encapsulates Hoka’s ethos. Chunky and colorful, we found that it’s one of the easiest shoes to put on and wear all day thanks to its stack height—more than 40mm of foam in the heel and almost as much in the forefoot. All that cushioning softens impacts, which can spell the difference between an easy day on your feet and an evening with a massage gun.

Unlike many “maximalist” shoes that sacrifice stability for more cushioning, Bondi’s cloud-like ride still feels grounded. “It feels more supportive and cushy than any of my other shoes, and has never once left my feet feeling sore,” says Forbes Vetted supervising editor Kara Cuzzone. “It’s definitely not the most discrete style, but if your main priority is comfort and you don’t mind a sporty look, the Bondi 9 is the way to go.”

It’s worth noting this shoe might not be ideal if you overpronate or want less cushioning. The Arahi is a better option if you need a shoe that helps correct your gait, while the Clifton contains just a little less foam. Otherwise, you truly can’t go wrong with Hoka’s biggest best-selling trainer. Our full review of the Bondi 9 dives a little deeper into the design and why we like it for standing, walking and running.

Weight (per pair): 17.6 ounces (women), 19.6 (men) | Cushion: Plush | Stability: Neutral | Drop: 8mm
The Clifton has been one of our favorite Hoka silhouettes for years. Like the Bondi, it’s a bit bigger than your average athletic shoe, but it’s also more versatile because it contains less cushioning (though it’s still very plush, to be sure). In fact, you’ll see everyone from retirees to elite runners wearing this shoe because it truly excels in most environments, including long days on your feet.

Made with Hoka’s compression-molded EVA foam midsole, the Clifton feels snappy and fun in spite of its bulk. While it primarily serves as my go-to running shoe, I also wear it for long walks across town and trips to the grocery store. The mesh upper maintains breathability—I’ve never experienced hot feet, even in the dead of summer—while the collar and heel are incredibly plush for all-day comfort. 

The differences between the Clifton and Bondi are few, but at the end of the day, this shoe is better for day-to-day activities that include not only standing, but walking and running as well. Even if you don’t run on the job, you’ll appreciate its ability to transition from one activity to the next. Our full review of the Clifton 10 breaks down why we love it so much, and where it might fit into your footwear lineup. 

Weight (per pair): 15.4 ounces (women), 19.6 ounces (men) | Cushion: Balanced | Stability: Stable | Drop: 8mm

Stability shoes like the Arahi are designed to prevent your foot from rolling inward, a common gait issue known as overpronation. To accomplish this, Hoka uses a technology it refers to as H-Frame, which is a nod to the H-shaped strip of thicker foam in the midsole that lines the perimeter of the shoe and crosses under the arch. In theory, this design provides more support to prevent your foot from rolling inward as it lands, and in practice, we found that it’s indeed truly effective.

“I usually get lower back pain when standing for long periods in other running or walking shoes, but not with these,” says Forbes Vetted associate director of operations, Kayla Sigaroudi. “Whether I’m walking, running or just on my feet they stay comfortable the entire time.”

Like many of Hoka’s other trainers, the Arahi features a mesh upper for better breathability and compression molded EVA foam that’s incredibly durable. It’s also fairly light at 7.7 ounces per shoe (that’s the women’s—the men’s version is slightly heavier at 9.8 ounces per shoe), which should lighten the load and make standing on your feet for hours just a little easier. If you’re looking for a stability shoe with more cushioning, the Gaviota is a great option that costs just a little more.

Weight (per pair): 23 ounces (women), 28 ounces (men) | Cushion: Plush | Stability: Neutral | Drop: 6mm

Maybe you spend hours on your feet each day while working—perhaps in a hospital or restaurant, where slippery floors are a daily hazard. If you’re in need of cushioned Hoka shoes that are a bit safer on slick surfaces, the Bondi SR is worth a look. Like the original Bondi, the SR features thick, cloud-like cushioning and neutral stability that won’t interfere with your gait. But it adds a slip-resistant outsole and a water-resistant leather upper to help you stay steady and clean through slick surfaces and spills.

To boost comfort even more, Hoka updated the collar with memory foam to cradle your ankle in plush comfort, and a slight rocker helps propel you forward. All of these safety-first upgrades are probably overkill if you work from a standing desk, but if you’re in the service industry or a medical field, you’ll feel a lot more secure standing all day with the SR on your feet.

Weight (per pair): 13.4 ounces (women), 17 ounces (men) | Cushion: Balanced | Stability: Neutral | Drop: 6mm

Many of Hoka’s most popular shoes for standing all day are also fairly big and heavy, and there’s nothing worse than a big shoe when you need to be light on your feet. Whether you work as a server in a busy restaurant or a flight attendant on a full plane, the Hoka Solimar pairs lightweight cushioning with all-day comfort. At 6.7 ounces per shoe (women’s—the men’s clock in at 8.5 ounces each), a pair is actually lighter than a pound, and small details like a meta-rocker and revamped Achilles construction improve comfort. The outsole is also made with abrasion-resistant rubber, so standing all day won’t take a toll on the shoe’s grip.

Technically, this is a training shoe designed for everyday runs and gym workouts, which makes it less cushioned than the other shoes we recommend in this guide. And yet, if weight savings is a priority and you’re accustomed to wearing non-plush athletic footwear, we think you’ll like this lightweight design and the load it takes off your feet.