- The president arrived in Washington, DC, on Monday wearing a pair of sneakers
- The shoe brand appears to be Hoka, a departure from the president’s preference for Sketchers
- Biden continues wearing sneakers to help stabilize his walk and keep him from falling in public
President Joe Biden was spotted wearing a very sturdy pair of sneakers Monday as his aides are taking every precaution to keep the president from falling down on camera again.
The president was spotted exiting Marine One Monday wearing a pair of sturdy all-black sneakers with a wide thick sole together with his blue suit.
The new executive kicks appear to be Hoka ‘Transport’ sneakers, which typically retail for $150.
President Joe Biden arrives at the White House
President Joe Biden, right, and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the White House
Hoka promotes the ‘Transport’ brand sneakers as the ‘intersection of lifestyle and performance’ with a ‘commuter friendly style’ that are ‘designed with a city dweller in mind.’
The Hoka shoe company was founded in France but the global headquarters now is located in the United States. They primarily manufacture their shoes in Vietnam and China.
Online reviewers praise the shoes for being ‘super comfortable’ despite their clunky appearance and ‘easy to get on and off.’
Biden displayed his new shoes just hours after former President Donald Trump personally unveiled three sets of TRUMP branded sneakers at Sneaker Con on Saturday.
One pair, the ‘Never Surrender’ model is sparkling gold and accented with red, white, and blue and retails for $399.
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump holds gold Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con Philadelphia
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump holds gold Trump sneakers
It’s not the first time that President Biden has caused a stir with his footwear choice
Last Summer, the president was spotted wearing a pair of sneakers to board Air Force One on a trip to a NATO summit. The president wore a pair of slip-on Sketchers without socks, prompting photographers to take notice.
Biden began wearing sneakers more often after he tripped on a sand bag and fell sprawling on stage during an Air Force Academy commencement ceremony in 2023.
Democrats fear Biden is just one bad fall away from a serious injury that could put the future of his presidency in jeopardy.
The president’s allies have urged him to walk shorter distances while on camera and also endorsed the idea of wearing more comfortable shoes to make his appearance seem less stiff and to stabilize him as he walks.
Biden also started using the short staircase to board Air Force One, and has a military aide waiting for him at the bottom of the stairs to monitor his entry and exit.
President Joe Biden boards Air Force One
President Joe Biden, at left on stairs, and first lady Jill Biden, right, board Air Force One at Philadelphia International Airport
The president fractured his foot shortly after the 2020 presidential election, as he was forced to wear an orthopedic boot for several days. At the time, Biden said he had exited the shower and tripped over a rug when he was pulling his dog’s tail.
Since then, Biden’s gait has become more halting and stiff. Biden also refused to wear an orthopedic boot for a lengthy period of time, according to the New York Times, likely having an effect on his posture.
Biden’s physical stumbles and missteps only add to questions about his age as a growing number of Americans question whether he should be running for reelection.
A recent ABC News/Ipsos poll shows that 86% of Americans beleive Biden is too old for another term.
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