The Cloudnova 2 is a great walking shoe for anyone with the foot anatomy or ailments (plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis, and the like) that need a big heel drop. This 14mm drop is a big one, protecting heels from harsh impact. The soft heel collar is soft enough to step on and into quickly.

Amazon's sale may be over, but there are still great Prime Day running shoe deals to be had. We found savings from Brooks, Hoka and more—shop and save before deals end.

In the Dick’s Sporting Goods sale the women’s Speedgoat 6 has the best deal on it, dropping to $103, but you can get the Sherbet color of the men’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 for $115 (you can see the reduced price when you add it to your cart).