I noticed looking at pics that Michael Wardian raced the Cherry Blossom in Hokas (look liked Stinson Evo). I know he has been working to come back from a lot of injuries last year.
With those big boats on his feet he managed 58th overall, 56:44 - very respectable. Would like to know how he felt racing in those...
He also raced the DC Rock n Roll full in those. Apparently Hokas are huge but light weight.
As measured by user reviews on the web, the Hokas all weigh somewhere in the neighborhood of 10.9 ounces for smaller sizes to 11.7 ounces for size 10.5 for average male size. Not exactly lightweight, but lighter than one would expect given the size of the shoes.
I tried Hokas a couple months ago but could not get used to the size or cushion. I prefer to be closer to the ground. I also found the heel to be too large for my running style. Maybe if they reduced the width of the heel, more midfoot/forefoot strikers would be comfortable in them. I'm 5'11 150.