8 Excellent Hoka Dupes for When Your Trusty Bondis Wear Out

SELF’s director of fitness and food, Christa Sgobba, recently took the Adrenaline GTS 24 for a spin. She noted that it was certainly “not marshmallow-soft,” but kept a pep in her step when she’d otherwise feel fatigued. “It’s a solid shoe for easy days and also for walking,” she says. “I overpronate when I run, and while I can run in neutral shoes, I do appreciate the extra control, especially when I find myself getting tired.”

If you love Hoka Gaviotas, try the Saucony Guide 18

What makes them similar

• Designed for additional support
• Lots of padding
• Roomy toe box

What sets the Guide 18 apart

• Lower price point
• Lighter-weight
• More width options

The Gaviota mashes the Bondi and the Arahi features we love into one plush sneak: It has Hoka’s maximum amount of cushioning, but it’s also supportive enough for people who need a little extra structure in their shoes. That combo is pretty rare (stability shoes can often feel a little on the firmer side), but we’ve found it in at least one other pair: Saucony’s Guide 18, one of my current favorite walking shoes.

The Guide 18 has a slightly curved sole that helps me maintain my momentum, a snug heel that prevents slippage (even for my narrow feet), and a sturdy yet extremely comfortable feel overall. Other nice-to-haves include a lighter design and a $35 lower price point.

If you love Hoka Rincons, try the Asics Novablast 5

What makes them similar

• Springy and responsive
• Balanced padding

What sets the Novablast 5 apart

• Slightly pricier
• Higher heel-to-toe drop
• Slightly heavier

There’s a place and a time for maximum cushioned shoes, but sometimes, less is more. That’s when you can lace up the Hoka Rincon 4—or Asics Novablast 5—and have a snappier, speedier run. The Rincon is known as Hoka’s everyday running shoe that can make even longer outings feel closer to effortless. It also has a balanced cushioning level that allows for some solid energy return.

Although the Novablast is still considered a “high-cushioned” pair from Asics, you don’t have to worry about sinking into the insole—it’s designed to feel similarly responsive, and reviewers love its bouncy ride. “Speaking for an entry-level runner, this shoe has been great for daily training,” one wrote. “I definitely recommend!”

If you love Hoka Transports, try the On Cloudnova 2

What makes them similar

• Cute, goes-with-anything style
• Soft sockliner

What sets the Cloudnova 2 apart

• Much higher heel-to-toe drop
• Only available in one width

For all its technical pairs of runners, Hoka can nail athleisure too: With its cute neutral colorways, toggle laces, and slightly chunky look, the Transport is a popular option for travelers and city strollers.

Need more options for your commute or next vacation? Check out On’s casual-cool Cloudnova 2, a daily sneaker with stabilizing padding in the heel and a high-top-esque shape that looks as good with jeans as it does with sundresses.

If you love Hoka Oras, try the Oofos Ooahh Slide

What makes them similar

• Wide size range
• APMA-accepted

What sets the Ooahh Slide apart

• Lighter-weight
• Available in fewer colors

If sliding your Ora 3s on after a long walk or tough workout is a highlight of your day, you’ll find a similarly pillowy sensation in the Ooahh Slide from Oofos, one of our favorite sandals for tender heels and achy feet. It has a thick, plush sole like the Ora, plus a contoured footbed that won’t leave your arches hanging.

“These squishy sandals are perfect for running errands, going to the beach, camping, or sliding on as a recovery shoe post-run,” says one SELF writer. “I have high arches, and these provide a comfortable amount of contouring to help them feel properly supported. I bring them on every outdoorsy vacation—it feels SO GOOD to put them on after a hike or bike ride—and I swear by them for any walking around I have to do after a big race.”

You can never have too many comfy pairs of slides for trips to the pool and puttering around the house—so don’t stress if you end up with both in your closet.

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