Avery Stone is a contributing writer for PEOPLE and was previously the editorial director for Byrdie and Brides at People Inc. When covering the best Hoka shoes, Avery thoroughly inspected the PEOPLE team’s insights to learn more about their individual experiences and make note of any noteworthy results. She also connected with a New York-based distance runner to learn more about what to look for when shopping for Hoka shoes.

Hoka has taken the fitness world by storm with its running, cross-training, hiking, and walking shoes . The popular sportswear brand is also a celebrity go-to — seen on Cameron Diaz, Brie Larson, Blake Lively , and Jennifer Garner.

Best known for its comfortable sneakers , Hoka uses high-quality materials plus expansive size and color ranges that play well fr

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