There's a shoe for everyone in Hoka's December sale—I should know, I test them for a living

Woman wearing the HOKA Transport on grass

(Image credit: Future / James Frew)

published 3 December 2024

I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Hoka addict, having tested several pairs for Fit&Well's guide to the best walking shoes.

The Hoka Transport was the first I tested and is my favorite slip-on shoe. It's designed for hiking and running and is stylish enough to pair with your favorite outfit.

I also tested the Hoka Clifton 9 this year, which I rate as the best shoe for walking on concrete. It's a great option if you work on your feet all day, thanks to its lightweight cushioning.

My favorite Hoka of all time is the Hoka Bondi 8, which sat at the top of my walking shoe guide for a long time (it was replaced in November by my new favorite: the Brooks Glycerin Max, but it was a close run thing).

My colleague, a keen runner, also tested the Hoka Mach 6 earlier this year and gave it a glowing review. He recommends it as an everyday running shoe, great for easy runs and longer sessions.

You can find all these models at reduced prices, even though the Black Friday fitness sales and Cyber Monday discounts have officially ended.

December Hoka deals

Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.

Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.