Kylie Jenner’s Hoka Clifton 9 Sneakers Are the Best Walking Shoes

Kylie Jenner is a sucker for elevated attire. One look at her Insta feed, and you’ll be overtaken by luxe gowns, sexy mini dresses, and tiny tops. Still, she makes room for the comfier things in life, because what’s living if it’s not accompanied by stretchy workout sets and cozy hoodies? Another one of her comfortable favorites? Dad sneakers.

Hoka Clifton 9 Running Shoes

While on a recent walk, Jenner opted for chunky tennis shoes from the iconic Hoka brand. Her vibrant orange kicks were none other than the Clifton 9 style, which has been upgraded nine times (surprise, surprise) to ensure its lightest and cushiest fit yet. The magic is in the cloud-like sole, delivering support, bounce, and blister-free action to every step. No wonder Jenner slipped these on! 

This isn’t the first time the reality star has sported the French sneaker brand, though, wearing it back in January. Other A-listers like Reese Witherspoon and Blake Lively are just as psyched about the plush kicks, making them look as cool as ever. And while I’m no celebrity, I am a fashion editor who’s tried 50+ sneaker brands, and Hoka takes the cake—so much so, I wear mine all over NYC, and they feel like pillows for my feet. 

Don’t just take it from me and my fellow stars (wink, wink): Over 4,000 shoppers have given the shoes a perfect rating at Nordstrom alone. A mature shopper called them the “best walking shoes ever,” claiming they’ve improved her “bad balance and bad knees.” Another took them on a trip to Yosemite and ditched their hiking boots for the kicks. “It felt like I was literally walking on clouds,” they concluded. 

But the truth is, neither Jenner, reviewers, nor I could ever really show you just how good these Hokas really are. There’s only one way to find out: Try them for yourself. Luckily, the Clifton 9 Sneakers are up for grabs in dozens of colors and sizes 5 to 12, so you’re bound to find an iteration you love. 

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