It appears that the search for ideal sole-mates for US President Joe Biden, who has a history of stumbles and falls, may have ended with a new pair of “lifestyle sneakers.” According to The Independent, the 81-year-old was observed leaving the White House last month to board Marine One wearing thick-soled all-black sneakers with his blue suit. The shoes are “commuter-friendly,” according to shoe producer Hoka. Nonetheless, there are rumors that Biden purposely chose his shoes to avoid falling, prompting questions about his physical abilities and well-being. Here’s all you need to know about Hoka Transport.
Hoka Transport: Biden’s ‘maximum stability’ shoes
According to an Inside Edition article, Biden has been seen wearing Hoka Transport sneakers for the last month. According to the source, the shoes are “designed to provide maximum comfort and support while walking or hiking.” Although the Hoka shoe company was founded in France, its global headquarters are currently located in the United States. Their primary shoe production facilities are in China and Vietnam. According to the Hoka Transport website, the sneakers’ “stability” is “neutral” rather than “moderate or stable.” The pulley mechanism in the laces of the commuter-friendly sneakers enables consumers to tie their shoes without effort.
“The Transport features a symmetrical bed of cushion without additional prescriptive technologies. Designed to provide the support you want and nothing you don’t,’ reads a description of the sneaker’s features. The Hoka shoe appears to be primarily intended for city walking. According to Dailymail, the website notes, “Conceived at the intersection of lifestyle and performance, this commuter-friendly style offers a multitude of sustainability features across the outsole, midsole, and upper. Designed with the city dweller in mind.”
“I started wearing Hoka due to an injury that screwed up my legs”
Last month, the $150 black sneakers piqued the interest of spectators; CBS Inside Edition host Les Trent even visited a shoe store to examine the Hoka sneaker. “As you can see, they appear quite comfortable,” he said. “They have quite a wide sole, which is undoubtedly great for stability.”
The Republican National Committee (RNC) jumped on the reports, uploading a video on the RNC Research social media over the weekend.
“Biden’s handlers are forcing him to wear a new pair of ‘lifestyle sneakers’ because he trips so much,” the account stated in a post on X. Another user joked that the shoes were “Air Bidens.” “I started wearing Hoka due to an injury that screwed up my legs. They are actually very good shoes. I don’t necessarily want to see the president wearing them, though,” a third person noted.