ldeveraux t1_irmdn3g wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:07 AM

Most of the nurses near us in Boston wear Hoka and swear by them. There is no true BIFL shoe obviously, but these are pretty close

ImRealFunAtParties OP t1_irmg799 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 11:39 AM

I'll look into these, too. Thank you. They're pretty, too. I don't really care if they are, but I can just hear the residents commenting on how ugly some BIFL shoes are. I don't know if it's the same for you nurses, but if you look nice, they'll tell you. If you look like shit, they'll definitely tell you. They really have no filter lol.

Complete-Damage9623 t1_irmqn5u wrote on October 9, 2022 at 1:24 PM

My boyfriend and I run in hokas and a few other brands. While they’re definitely super comfortable they break down pretty quickly. Much quicker than my Brooks in my opinion. I’m sure they’d last longer for walking but I would definitely not consider them BIFL. But as others have said, sneakers aren’t built to be bifl.

SaoDavi t1_irmsaob wrote on October 9, 2022 at 1:38 PM

Those residents are still wearing their Rockports, so I wouldn't stress too much on their opinion of your shoes.

Hoka FTW.

Joieluckclub t1_irnzfz4 wrote on October 9, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Yes! Came here to recommend Hoka naïvely thinking I would be the only one. Of course nurses would know the best brand!

emcla95 t1_irrr3pz wrote on October 10, 2022 at 3:23 PM

My best friend manages a restaurant and she wears Hokas too, she loves them.