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Whether you’re lacing up to run, walk or clock in for a day on your feet, having the right pair of sneakers makes all the difference. Luckily, writer and sneaker aficionado Emma Stessman clocks in plenty of miles running and walking every week. Here, she shared her favorite sneakers of the year — and we rounded out her selection with some more popular pairs that took home Shop TODAY awards!
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You’ll never have to worry about your shoelaces coming untied with this slip-on pair! “The best part is the ability to simply slip them on right before you head out the door — no need to bend over or crouch down to tie your shoes,”says Stessman.
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When you think of a reliable sneaker, you probably think about the brand Hoka. Stessman says she keeps this pair ready at her door because she loves slipping them on for walks. She says, “They feature a base of compression-molded foam that absorbs shock and keeps your feet feeling super comfortable as you walk.”
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“To me, they are the gold standard of what an everyday sneaker should be: Comfortable, supportive and long-lasting,” Stessman says. The pair features a bouncy foam insole to help propel you forward — one reason it took home a 2026 Travel Award!
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These sneakers add a rocker profile to Hoka's classic design to help your feet roll forward naturally and make steps seamless. Stessman loves this pick for runs and says, “my feet feel just as good at the end of the workout as they did at the beginning.”
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If you want a pair of reliable sneakers that keeps you moving and grooving, try this pair from Saucony. Fellow writer Jannely Espinal is also a fan. “While the shoe is designed for neutral runners, it does help neutralize my overpronation. I appreciate the wide toe box, which helps me spread out my toes and step more comfortably,” she says.
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Plus, More Shop TODAY Award-Winning Sneakers
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“Normally, the first thing I do when I walk in the door is kick off my shoes. When I’m wearing these shoes, though, my feet are so comfortable that I often forget to take them off,” one freelance writer shared about these affordable walking shoes. “For starters, because the mesh feels like a thick pair of socks, I don’t always wear socks with them. Sometimes, I even think of them as my socks and forget I’m wearing shoes altogether.”
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These New Balance sneakers require little to no breaking in, according to associate editor Shannon Garlin. Naturally, this makes them the ideal shoe for wearing to theme parks, walking the dog or hitting your daily step count.
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Commerce writer Danielle Murphy says these sneakers have earned their spot as her “most worn” pair, because they are “insanely comfortable” and lightweight. They also are so easy to clean, per the brand: Just toss them in the wash!
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These sneakers won a 2026 Travel Award for being a great option to wear to the airport, on tougher terrain and other travels. Senior editor Evan Siegel has owned his pair for over a year and says, “They're super comfortable, easy to slip on, and perfect for long walks.”
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