We’ll cut to the chase: Nike makes a running shoe so cushiony and supportive, reviewers say they feel like walking on a cloud — and it’s actually not the Air Jordan, Air Max or the Nike Cortez. So, you’re welcome: Meet the Winflo, a lesser-known style that offers a thick cushion sole, wider toe box and breathable mesh upper to treat your feet on the go. Today, the hidden gem is on sale in women’s and men’s styles in a choice of colors for well under $100. You’ll find the best, best price, $71.50, on men’s college gray, taupe gray and world indigo on Zappos, followed by the women’s and men’s white with silver for $77 on Amazon.
If you crave color, women’s Arctic orange, blue void and dark pink and men’s green, “cannon” (blue), and white with blue/green sole are discounted around 20-25% across Zappos and DSW. No matter which color you go with, you’re saving some coins and keeping your toes happy. Find the shoes in women’s sizes 5-12 and men’s 6-15, with half-sizes and wide options. (Amazon even has some X-Wide options, and while they’re not on sale, they’re still far cheaper than other brands, even at full price.)
Made with breathable mesh and a cushioned insole, reviewers compare them to options from Hoka and Brooks — for a lot less dough.
Designed to be breathable and flexible on the foot, while still offering stability and cushion, these sporty kicks may become your everyday favorite. Amazon shopper JloGlo calls them “extremely comfortable and cushy” and a “great value” for their price. “If you stand on your feet a lot or do a lot of walking or running, these are amazing,” they said. “They are a lot like Hoka in appearance and support without the cost.”
Fans compliment the “breathability and airflow” of the shoes as well as the overall shape, deeming them both “functional and fashion-forward.” Yet, their real draw is their extreme comfort, complete with a wider toe box and extra support in the midsole, making them a great option for both working out and everyday wear. One shopper with heel pain and plantar fasciitis calls the Windflo a “great shoe” that they will be buying again, with others celebrating how instantly good they feel on the feet.
“There is so much cushion in the sneaker that I was comfortable walking in them all day,” one wrote. “I usually feel that Nikes need to break in but NOT these,” another said. “I stepped in them and honey let me tell you so comfortable and the bounce is in the entire footbed.”
Though be warned, after trying them, you may want multiple pairs (...especially if you have wide feet 👀).
Wide feet and Nikes generally don’t go in the same sentence, yet, many reviewers with wide feet say the increased toe box and design of these running shoes has changed everything for them. “Wide enough while still looking stylish. Great shoe by Nike overall,” one wrote. “Many Nikes I can not wear as they are too narrow, so this pair is a definite winner!” “...Wide enough for my foot,” another wrote. “I’m so impressed I’m going to order another pair.”
Shopper Jasmin has the sneakers in two colors, calling them great for running and walking. “I originally bought them for working out and fell so in love that I bought another pair,” they wrote. Another review came from a nurse, who tried the shoes for running errands. “I believe wholeheartedly that these would be excellent for my 12 hour shift so I came back and bought a pair for work!”
Fans say “my feet love them every time we go out” and are even surprised at how much they like these sneakers. “I’ve walked the track 25 miles now and zero pain comfort all the way,” TiffanyJean wrote. “Never knew what a game changer a running sneaker could be especially these Nikes!”
Reviewers love these cloud-like Nike sneakers for bringing comfort with every step. Read more promising reviews and grab a pair for well under $100.
“These shoes are extremely comfortable and cushy. If you stand on your feet a lot or do a lot of walking or running , these are amazing. Great quality and value for the price. They are a lot like Hoka in appearance and support without the cost.” — Jlo Glo, from Amazon
“These sneakers are well made with a mesh upper for breathability and air flow. There is so much cushion in the sneaker that I was comfortable walking in them all day! The sneakers are lightweight and I loved that they were all white so they could be worn with everything. The fit was true to size.” — J, from Amazon
“I love the comfort I’ve walked the track 25 miles now and zero pain comfort all the way never knew what a game changer a running sneaker could be especially these Nikes!” — TiffanyJean, from DWS
“I usually purchase a different brand that begins with B and ends with ks. I’ve only gone for 1 walk in these but they are extremely comfortable. Great cushioning and support. Fits true to size. If they hold up, I may be switching brands indefinitely.” — Mama Mel, from Amazon
“These are the most comfortable shoes. My feet love them every time we go out. Buying another pair.” — KM1979, from Zappos
“Ordered 8.5. True to size. Very comfortable. Wide enough while still looking stylish. Great shoe by Nike overall. Many Nikes I can not wear as they are too narrow, so this pair is a definite winner!” — Connie598156576, from Zappos
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