You can tell if a shoe has that support by doing a “twist test,” where you hold the shoe on the ends and try to twist it like you’re wringing out a washcloth. “The stiffer the shoe, the better,” Lockwood says. BTW, all of the shoes we chose passed the twist test.

Hoka has cut the price of the women's and men's Outseeker Down Jacket by over $100, and $154 is a steal for a warm but lightweight down jacket like this. It packs down into an internal pocket and is great for hiking as well as lifestyle use.

Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, score up to 25 precent off best-selling Hoka sneakers at retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, and more.

Hoka is known for its ultra-comfortable footwear, and the Bondi 8 style has been dubbed the “ultra-cushioned game-changer.” The Bondi line has been through a variety of iterations, and the Bondi 8 sneakers feature an extended heel, new foam and a pillowed tongue.

Hoka makes some of the best running shoes available, and the Black Friday deals this year actually include one of my favorite new shoes of 2024 in the Hoka Mach 6, which is reduced from $140 to $111, as well as popular models like the Speedgoat 5 and Bondi 8.

Our experienced fitness editors found the best discounts on walking shoes that they've tested. Sales include Hoka, Brooks, and Skechers shoes.