Hoka originates from Europe but moved their HQ to USA at some point so fml.

And they also make my favourite shoe ever, Bondi SR: https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/men-lifestyle/bondi-sr/197634149271.html

5 things that I’m looking for in the alternative, from least to most important:

1. White on white like my old Bondi SR edition (or like this new edition from the link, light gray in white is fine too, just no circus colours).

2. Leather. Helps in my wet weather. Any other weather-resistant material could be fine I guess.

3. High, plush cushion. Just preference of my feet who will kill me otherwise.

4. Wide toe base! A lot of sport shoes ends up being narrow squashing the toes too much for a comfortable whole-day use. It has been a (walking)life-changer for me to go for a wide design.

5. Super grippy sole. I live by the port, cross a port dam and take a chain ferry every day pretty much, often on slipways too. I want those shoes to have excellent grip. Those shoes on dry asphalt feel like walking with glue on. Wet floor in the shop? Not a problem. I bet you could walk on oil and not die immediately.

Those came from the recommendations of my NHS friends who walk all day and on less-than-favourable substances spilled sometimes in ER.

They are sadly out of ideas what other shoe could replace it well.