Whether you are a runner, an athlete or someone who simply spends a lot of time on their feet, you should be looking to take care of your feet. If you are in the market for a new pair of cozy indoor-outdoor, easy slip-on shoes, the ‘Ora Primo’ model recovery clogs from Hoka are an extremely cushy and comfortable option. And they are now on sale for under $100 for the first time this year.
The Vanilla colorway is a sort of off-white look, and is currently the only model on sale at $95.99. But there are some awesome new models as well. If you like the black, green, light blue or gray options, those are all selling for around $120 (with free shipping when you sign up for Hoka’s free membership). Hoka also just released two new colors of the Ora Primo clogs, a very attractive two-tone “stardust” color and a new-look carbon black color as well.
How to put the Hoka Ora Primo on your feet: The only slip-on style that works every time
A pro tip when shopping for Hoka shoes, and these clogs specifically: Order at least a half size up from your regular shoe size. Hoka shoes tend to fit slightly more snug. In the case of these specific Rita Ora clog-style shoes, they can be hard to get on your feet if you don’t put them on in the intended fashion. In order to slide them on so that they don’t get the backside of the shoe caught under your heel, put your fingers through each of the loops on the front and back of the shoe (as pictured below). Pull the shoe over your foot until your toes are pressing into the very tip of the shoe and until the backside of the shoe slips over your heel. If you try and pull them on with one hand, for example, they are really hard to get over the heel without catching your thumb against your sock and rubbing it uncomfortably.
A look at how to properly slip on the Hoka Ora Primo Recovery Clogs, with fingers in the loops at the front and backside of the sneakers.Tim Brown, The Oregonian/OregonLive
Are the Hoka Ora Primo shoes ugly, or beautiful? You make the call
What are other folks saying about the Hoka Ora Primo? They have been one of the more polarizing casual sneakers in recent memory. Folks on TikTok, Reddit and other social media platforms either love them, or hate them. That’s because the unique, futuristic look that blends nicely with the extremely plush and cushy soles. The upper is made with a padded nylon midsole that gives it a sort of “sleeping bags on your feet” look that’s topped with a stretchy, worm-like faux lacing system. As far as I can tell, these laces perform no function other than to add to the look. While some folks think these sneakers are “ugly,” others love the shoe’s bold presentation.
Right now, Hoka has rare slashed prices with a big sale on top men’s sneakers and a big sale on top women’s sneakers with big discounts available for as long as they last. Here’s a look at three more of the best-selling and best-rated models from the men’s and women’s sections.
- Another slip-on style shoe, the Hoka Restore TC is another futuristic-looking shoe that is on sale in the “Overcast” color, but only in size options over men’s size 11 still available.
- The Hoka Bondi B3LS is a new take on one of Hoka’s most popular shoes. Two colorways of this shoe just recently went on sale with plenty of size options for both men and women.
- Another recent markdown, the Hoka Clifton LS model is now over $35 off in the Anchor Black color. This is another one of the most popular models in Hoka’s lineup. The version on sale only really has sizes on sale under US men’s size 9.
If none of those options meet your needs, you can also use the Hoka shoe finder which helps match your foot shape with the activity you intend to use it for the most.