Anyone have or like these spikes or other general feedback? Thinking of getting those for indoor/outdoor. I usually run either the 800, mile, or 2 mile, and always in a relay. Would they be good for XC also if I get them now? Thanks!
Anyone have or like these spikes or other general feedback? Thinking of getting those for indoor/outdoor. I usually run either the 800, mile, or 2 mile, and always in a relay. Would they be good for XC also if I get them now? Thanks!
Any help?
New hoka spike released in February. I'd wait.
Second this. They're nothing crazy, upper and plate is really stiff. It's still a decent first model I'd just wait until the ones all the Hoka athletes had this season. The plate reminded me of the New Balance 800 and I think it's carbon fiber as well. The upper looked a lot more flexible too.
I gave them a try this Summer, and had no complaints. It's a good shoe, I liken it to the Nike Zoom Forever line, which was a personal favorite of mine, but the Rocket is a bit closer to more current spikes, at the same time. Not a bad shoe, but it did a fine job for me this Summer.
Mr. OAR wrote:
Second this. They're nothing crazy, upper and plate is really stiff. It's still a decent first model I'd just wait until the ones all the Hoka athletes had this season. The plate reminded me of the New Balance 800 and I think it's carbon fiber as well. The upper looked a lot more flexible too.
No carbon in this plate, maybe a mimic look.
Nothing special, odd angle for foot plant,it appears to be more of sprint mid distance profile vs actual distance. There are lots of very good spikes out there by all the brands, they are going to have to do much better if they want to play in this part of the market.
Save your money on buying something new. Buy last seasons spikes, one for racing one for training.
The spike placrment isn't conducive to good traction. The front spikes need to be more forward and need an extra spike under the ball of the foot for better toe-off.