NORTIV 8 Men's Walking Running Tennis Cushioning Shoes ActiveFloat Non Slip Athletic Gym Workout Jogging Comfortable Sneakers

I am very particular about my athletic shoes. I like these shoes a lot. These shoes are comfortable and fits well. They have the right amount of cushion and they don't squeak when I walk. They also provide good arch support and don't generate heat during longer walks. Compared to the big brand names, they are great value.

I'm a lifelong runner and hiker with experience with many different brands and models of shoes. I decided to try these to save some money over my usual Hoka, Altra, or Salomon heavily cushioned models, mainly for long city and road walks and easy slow-paced recovery jogs. My personal foot issues (in case any are important to some readers) are a D-width, low-volume foot with a painful Morton's Neuroma on the ball, a prominent heel bone spur, and a past history of plantar fasciitis. I've preferred mostly low- to zero-drop shoes for the past 15 years. First impressions after initial 4 mile city walk: The stack height is quite high (not specified by seller) and the foam is of the softer/bouncier variety, similar to the early-generation Hoka's. The heel to toe drop (also not mentioned by the seller) feels very high, at least 12 mm or more. It feels like wearing 'high-heeled shoes' to me. That large drop sacrifices the amount of cushion in the forefoot, where more of my foot issues are located. I wish they would get rid of a few mm of foam from the heel of the midsole and move it to the forefoot for better protection there. There are nice welded reinforcements on the upper around the toe and from the lace points down the sides to improve durability and structure. The weight was only 0.5 oz. heavier than my similar Hoka Bondi model. The toe box is very wide with plenty of room for toe splay, which I like. Those with narrower feet might find that sloppy, but I feel that a very wide toe box is almost a necessary safety feature for a shoe like this with such a tall stack height to stabilize it and reduce the risk of ankle rollover. They were very comfortable to walk in right out of the box, and the heel cup was nice and secure, without any slipping. No pressure on my heel spur either. I'm really surprised by the quality of the build and features, especially at this price point. While not perfect for my feet, I'm happy with them and give them 2 thumbs up! I'll update my review as I get more time using them, in case there are durability or performance issues that aren't apparent yet.

I wish I could give 10 stars!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hands down the bounciest, most comfortable, bouncy, cushiony sneaker I've E V E R had!!! And just like all the other commenters say, I feel like I'm walking on a cloud! The best shock absorption shoe. I experience knee pain, & these sneakers protect my knees and joints from impact. I walked 2 miles in them this morning & my knees have no pain after my walk. I'm buying more in the other colors. Best purchase I've made on Amazon! Very satisfied!

These shoes are great for walking and are comfortable and support me well. The size is spot on. I generally have to try at least twice to get the right fit. These were the right size the first time. They go on easy and fit snuggly. They grip the ground well even in gravel and my feet never overheat thanks to the air circulations that the shoe provides. I only gave them 4 stars because I've found them not so comfortable when I drive, the larger heel holds my foot at an uncomfortable angle when I'm driving. I found this when we have taken longer drives. But we do a lot of walking when we reach our destinations, National Parks and Monuments, State Parks, etc. and they work perfect for this.

I walk around 15k steps/day... These shoes are comfortable, look nice, affordable and durable. I've purchased three pairs, they last over 1,000 miles. I'll be buying another pair when these are done.

These are very nice. I needed some work shoes that are comfortable, supportive and all black. These are perfect. Traction is great for water/slippery areas.

These have worked out great. Very comfortable. I average 10,000 steps at work and these Nortiv 8's are durable and fit well.

Update. After wearing these shoes several times walking 3-5 miles there is something about them that it doesn't allow me to keep a fast pace, nor a long walk. Granted, they are cushy but the design of the soles they don't offer the roller effect as the Hokas. I wrote my initial review raving, and I still do for the price, but don't plan on wearing these for a fast/longer walk. I usually walk 3-5 miles daily. If I exaggerate my heel to toe than the shoes tend to respond better I wish I had found it sooner! I was reluctant to order these since most generic shoes are made for Asian markets, ie., too small, poor quality. Well, I was wrong. First I own several HOKAs shoes @ $175 e/a. I walk over 4 mi/d. One thing about HOKAS the soles don't last. But I have been spoiled and biased about only buying HOKAS. However, this shoes is as comfortable as any of the HOKAS I own. Second The design is not at attractive nor the colors as the competition, but hey for the price I bought it, not complaining. Third they do make an annoying noise while walking. Other people have mentioned it. I tend to wear my earbuds so it filters the noise. I bought 2 pairs on my first order because I was afraid that my size was not going to be available. Sure enough within minutes the color and size I wanted were gone a few minutes I ordered them Fourth I searched and found they had a similar model that were on sale at even lower price than these, great colors similar to HOKAS. I ordered 2 pairs I haven't gotten them yet. I think HOKA better watch out. Fifth And the most important. I called customer support because I had some questions. What a shock the rep that answered the phone was based in the good USA. NO MANILA PLEASE!!!! I don't intend to learn Tegalog, which boils my blood every time I have to deal with Manila. ( I'm sure I'm not alone)The Customer service rep was professional, willing to answer all my questions. In fact, she went ahead to see if she could find a specific size and color I was looking for. How refreshing. Yes ,I do recommend this brand. Another thing the size is right on, even HOKAS sometimes they use a narrower and smaller patterns requiring to go up one size up. They are very transparent where the shoes as made, unlike other vendors they are not transparent and pretend they are made in the US, duh. In Summary I bought 4 pairs for less than a pair HOKA. A game changer