Travelers Are Comparing These $60 Sneakers to On Running Shoes Twice the Price-and Walking 10 Miles in Them

"On a recent flight to Switzerland, I noticed that half of the people on my plane were sporting the same style of holey-soled sneakers that are technically designed for distance running. I was puzzled by this shoe choice at first, but eventually, it clicked for me: the shoe brand that these fliers were sporting, On Running, is Swiss! Besides that, big travel days can sometimes feel like running an ultramarathon,"

"These Nortiv 8 sneakers are just $60 and have been compared to shoes in a much higher price range-not just from On Running, but also from podiatrist-approved brands like Brooks, Hoka, Asics, and Saucony. Their standout feature is a thick, perforated outsole that compresses when you step and rebounds for a more powerful takeoff. This increasingly popular design is meant to reduce impact and spring you forward with each stride. It also has a curved rocker shape that's similar to certain Hoka styles."

Many travelers on a flight to Switzerland wore holey-soled On Running sneakers designed for distance running. Big travel days can feel like ultramarathons, prompting selection of durable, supportive shoes. On Running models carry premium price tags, with basic pairs costing nearly $150. Amazon shoppers found a cheaper alternative in Nortiv 8 sneakers priced at $60. Nortiv 8 shoes are compared to higher-priced brands including On Running, Brooks, Hoka, Asics, and Saucony. The shoes feature a thick, perforated outsole that compresses and rebounds, and a curved rocker shape that promotes smooth, rolling steps and reduces impact. Several buyers with foot pain reported high satisfaction.

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