Altra built its first zero-drop shoe back in 2009 using a toaster oven and hacksaw. Ever since, the brand’s creed has encouraged natural foot alignment with a wide toebox, and specifically, that ...

They are still considered neutral shoes, but that 4mm heel-to-toe drop supports the natural roll of your foot, contributing to the "bouncy" experience. Hoka Bondi 8: Design and upper ...

Your foot sits deep in the foam, with the side walls providing additional lateral support. The KD900X LD+ has a quite shallow 4mm drop, giving you a 35mm stack height at the front of the shoes.

The shoe provides neutral support (meaning it’s designed for a neutral gait, but it offers some stability for those who overpronate—when their foot rolls inward excessively while walking).

Some models with extra-thick cushioning and aggressive drop—including the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0, a dedicated racing shoe—can actually feel uncomfortable or unstable at a walking pace.

Walking Shoes: Unlike other sports shoes, the walking shoes have a drop structure which is lower in order to help keep the foot more level which also facilitates the heel-to-toe motion.