Comments on: HOKA Introduces 5 New Models For Spring 2015: Challenger ATR, Constant, Odyssey, Valor, Vanquish

By: Nick Stocker

Nick Stocker — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:44:34 +0000

In reply to Anna Diaz. Anna, I picked up a pair of Constants a few weeks back. Was running Brooks Glycerin 9s before. I think I may have got the wrong shoe. Comfort. OMG. But I didn't realize these are a wider shoe. I have a little slippage and I feel like I have to do more work to move in the shoes.(My pace is 8m). Really apparent when I come to a stop and start walking. The toes feel very high compared to the heal.(+4 I think). With Roadrunners policy I think I will go back and swap them for the Bondi 4 or Conquest 2 that wasn't as comfy in the toe box but felt closer to the Brooks. I think the people at the store need some more direction on selling the shoes as the website wouldn't put me in the constant to begin with.

By: Anna Diaz

Anna Diaz — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 15:54:43 +0000

I need advice on the Hoka Constant – I have Hokas want to try the Constant – and I need cushion like the other hokas – I’ve had 7 knee surgeries and three knee replacements and the Hokas have saved my knees of what is left and I Love my Hokas. Will I be pleased with the Constant (cushion wise)..

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:26:10 +0000

In reply to Kathleen. Soon, I should have a sample this week of the Clifton 2.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 30 May 2015 07:53:00 +0000

I am a Hoka convert. They have saved my knees and make running feel good again.

Anyone know when the newest version of the Clifton is coming out?

By: Rich Gordon

Rich Gordon — Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:19:23 +0000

I started with the Bondi B a few years ago and love-love-loved it. Wore out two pair. Bondi 2 had upper failure at 150 miles, got new pair from Hoka. (meanwhile, scored two pair of 1st gen. Bondi Speed at closeout.) Eventually even the shoo-goo couldn’t keep ’em going, and I got Bondi 3. Hate-hate-hate ’em. Stiff upper, rubs ankles, vamp seam right over toe/foot joint, hard midsole.
Scored a pair of Bondi 4s last week, and it’s true Hoka love all over again. The vamp length improved, the padded tongue is back, and the midsole is full-on original softy wonderfulness. They improved (slightly) and distribution of carbon rubber on the outsole, but only slightly. The Bondi 4 is still a shoo-goo mandatory ride.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 15:48:05 +0000

In reply to Run Ranger. Great information and thanks for posting the type of Hoka- Stinson lite- towards the end of your post. Curious how you chose the Stinson lite over the myriad of Hoka options?

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 20:21:04 +0000

I am 68 years old and have run a few 50K trail ultras plus 35 road and trail marathons. A sales person at a running store in AZ suggested Hoka’s after I told him about my IT Band and Knee issues. I switched from Brooks branded shoes to Hoka’s. I started with the Stinson EVO and Tarmac and wore them out after 650 plus miles on each model of the shoes. I wanted a lighter shoe so switched to the Clifton. I love the Clifton and have been praying for a trail model. I’m looking forward to trying the Challenger ATR version. Hoka’s have kept me on the trails and roads and I am grateful there are running shoes like this out there for those of us who need more cushion plus the stability and support the Hoka’s provide.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:12:16 +0000

Love, love, love my Cliftons! They are so light and all my little aches and pains have disappeared. I’ve completed two half marathons in them. I’ve been running with Cliftons for 6 months. Tried two pair of Odyssey’s and sent the shoes back right away. Hoka needs to work on the thin tongue fabric that rolls under. I didn’t see much difference from Cliftons. Tried the new Bondi 4. Felt great, but noticed the added weight the 1st half of a 6 mile run…then completely forgot about it on the 2nd half. Comfy. I’m told the Bondi 4’s should last 800 miles, where as the Cliftons only 300 miles…due to the difference in durability of the soles. I think Cliftons will be “dessert” shoes & saved for races & Bondi 4’s for long mileage training.

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 01:04:45 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. The Odyssey, Vanquish and Valor are supposed to be a "Box store" shoe versions of the Clifton, Conquest and Bondi. the Constant is Hoka's first stability shoe.

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 02:11:32 +0000

I am 56 and have run in Hokas for 2 years now. I am loving the Cliftons for road and the Stinsons for trail. I initially experienced less leg fatigue but now I just run farther

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:25:23 +0000

In reply to Michelle Frandsen Smith.

I am 58 yr old woman, and mostly a fast trail hiker who does a little running. Just got the men’s ATR Challenger for myself and I am in love. They have a WIDE toe box! But they fit like a glove over my heavy merino socks–I have never had a shoe that fit so well. At REI the other night, I laughed and asked the sales guy how anyone could want such “Monstrosities” when I first saw them on the shelf. He said try them on–I was shocked and converted.

By: fran sur

fran sur — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 20:50:19 +0000

In reply to Run Ranger. Great real life testimony right there....awesome.