Though best known for its athletic sneakers, Hoka has made some inroads in lifestyle sneakers with the Clifton L—which looks to borrow inspiration from another noteworthy brand, New Balance. This city-going sneaker boasts a suede upper over a Durabrasion rubber sole, so you'll feel as good as you look.

Hoka shoes are on sale ahead of Black Friday at Nordstrom, Zappos, Foot Locker, REI, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Shop early Black Friday deals on popular Hoka running shoes like the Bondi 8, Mach 5, an

I spotted a handful of On Cloud Black Friday sales across Zappos, Amazon, and Dick's Sporting Goods, with deals of up to 45% off on select styles.

My college track team was sponsored by a different sneaker brand, so I had to wear it throughout school. But once I graduated and tried my first Hoka running shoe —all bets were off. The King of Cushion was unlike anything I'd ever tried before—its thick cushioning,