If there’s one item of clothing that should be as stylish as it is functional, it’s your shoes. And whether you’re looking for a pair that offers support for long hours on your feet at work, need to upgrade your workout apparel, or just want something that’s comfortable to walk in, you don’t have to go over budget to get the best of both worlds. Lately, shoppers have been taking to social media to gush about new sneakers at Walmart that could be game changers for your footwear, including new options from Avia and even dupes of pricey Hokas for up to $94 cheaper.
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There’s a great deal on Avia sneakers at Walmart.
While it’s not exactly a secret that Walmart can be a great resource for overhauling your wardrobe on a budget, it can still be exciting to come across an amazing new find.
In a recent video, TikToker Summer Jenae highlighted the latest drop of Avia 5000 sneakers. Jenae notes that they're available in even more colors and styles, and are selling for as low as $19.98.
This deal gets even better when you realize that the nearly identical Avi-Verge sneakers are selling for $59.98 on Avia’s website.
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Some sneakers closely resemble much pricier Hoka models.
Other shoppers were keen to share the Hoke dupes they found at Walmart. TikTok user @xodani3 posted a video running down the different colors and styles available, calling them “so cute” and pointing out their similarities to the well-known running shoe brand.
“I found the shoes everyone’s been talking about! These ones definitely look like Hokas,” she says, pointing to a pair of Avia Comfort Performance women’s sneakers, which retail for just $22.98 at Walmart. Meanwhile, similar options like the Avi-Run Swift sell for as much as $69.98 on the Avia website.
@xodani3 I found them online and ⛓️d them so you can order online in this cold 🥶🫶🏼 on my LTK 🙌🏽 #walmartfinds #walmartfashion #walmartwomensfashion #walmartfindsforless #walmartshoes #walmartclothes #athleticshoes
But how much cheaper are they than the higher-end option? The similar-looking Hoka Clifton 9 sneakers for running and everyday walking start at $115.99 and run up to as much as $145 on the company’s website—making them at least $93 cheaper at Walmart.
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The major savings aren’t the only upside here. TikToker Ash Edwards went so far as to try them on in the store and remark on how “pretty” many of the available styles are.
“They really do look just like them!” she gushes while putting them in her cart, adding that the Avia running shoes “look just like Brooks,” another highly-rated brand that’s popular among devoted runners.
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And it’s not just how they look: Users also took the comments to point out that the shoes actually feel great on your feet, too.
“They feel amazing! I got a pair about a week ago, and they feel just like my Hokas,” one user writes.
“I have the blue pair, and it honestly feels like you’re walking on a cloud,” another says. “Most comfortable shoes ever.”
The takeaway.
Savvy shoppers take note: Walmart is currently selling Avia sneakers that have social media buzzing. Not only are some of the shoes about $40 cheaper than those on Avia's website, but some say the sneakers are very convicining Hoka dupes that cost roughly $94 less than the full-priced originals. The best part? Shoppers vouch for their quality, too, saying they’re they’re as comfy as they are stylish.
