Taylor Swift’s Comfy Hoka Sneakers Are on Sale for Under $150
It turns out that Taylor Swift trusts the same walking sneakers loved by nurses, podiatrists and professional buyers. In one photo, she could be seen wearing the Hoka Clifton 9, an earlier version of the sneaker ranked best overall. CharmList of 15 Best Walking Shoes for Women.
While they’re far from slim, the Hoka Clifton is a lightweight sneaker with a thick, plush sole that carries the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance. “The Clifton has the three features a walking shoe should have: arch support, a shock-absorbing heel, and a flexible forefoot,” Mohammad Rimawi, DMP, a board-certified podiatrist at Manhattan Foot Specialists in New York, once said. Charm.
While Hoka’s latest Clifton model, the Clifton 10, costs $155, Swift’s Clifton 9s are currently on sale for $116 in various color combinations (they originally cost $140). Unfortunately, Swift’s exact white pair with blue, red, and yellow detailing is no longer available.
The Clifton 9 has been specifically dubbed the “best cushioned shoe” for nurses by Charm in 2024, with a registered nurse praising their effect on her lower back pain after a spinal sprain at work. “The shoes I wear really make a difference in how much pain returns, and these shoes have been proven to minimize that discomfort the most,” Alexis Paules, RN, told us at the time.
Honestly, if they’re good enough for nurses and pop stars, they’re good enough for me.
