# On Running shoes 5 Hacker News commenters recommended On Running shoes and 6 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 3 of 13 months. **Verdict:** People recommend On running shoes for comfort over many hours on your feet. The most common caveat is that they look like shoes for retirees. ## Why people recommend it - Comfortable for many hours (1 comments): "They are comfortable for many hours on your feet." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49695019)) - Strong marketing and brand presence (1 comments): "I have been really impressed with their ability to really attack and market their products" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46488889)) ## What people warn about - Looks like shoes for retirees (3 comments): "On shoes look like shoes for retirees right now. Teenagers don't wear On shoes." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49694007)) "On looks like dad shoes from right now." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49698961)) "it looks like shoes for retirees" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49692242)) - Not better than Nikes or rivals (3 comments): "I don't think you would find single ON shoe thats nicer than the Nikes you linked to." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49697297)) "I tried those brands and they are more expensive while being less performant" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46521279)) "I can't say I'm super happy with the On's like I was with my Nikes." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49693189)) ## Alternatives hackers recommend - [Altra running shoes](https://hackerapproved.com/p/altra-running-shoes.md): 8 recommend ## Where to get it - [See price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=On+Running+running+shoes&tag=hackerapprove-20) (affiliate link) - [Official site](https://www.on.com/en-us/) ## Cite as Hacker Approved, "On Running shoes", https://hackerapproved.com/p/on-running-shoes/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).