I like the Cliftons for long runs and even daily training but they're quality control is abysmal. One pair I've gotten 700 miles and the shoe is still decent, another pair (exact same model/year) is completely different in fit and the uppers are shredded to the point I've had to stick duct tape inside them to try and salvage some more running, after about 300 miles. I won't be buying any more Hokas.
Depends on the model. I'm a moderate pronator but stiffer neutral shoes seems to work better for me (I mostly wear Mizuno shoes for road running). Models like the Stinson, Huaka, and Rapa Nui work well for me because they are more firm & stable even though being classified as neutral. I tried the Clifton and Bondi but they are much too soft.
outsiderunner wrote:
Can a moderate pronator wear Hokas? It seems like all of their shoe offerings are of the neutral variety.
That is too bad, as I had the Clifton in mind. I go by Running Warehouse's fit specs (always pretty accurate), and the Clifton's seem to be the best candidate for fitting me. The Hauka seems good, too, but I like the rounded front and back of the Clifton. The back to the Hauka does not seem as rounded.
Over-expanded wrote:
How can Hoka charge that much more money for essentially a little more foam? Brooks Launch 2 put me back $106 with tax. Seriously, is it a gimmick that they are that thick and why THAT much more money?
My Cliftons are as light as my Kinvaras, last twice as long, and keep my plantar fasciitis from recurring. They're a freakin' bargain.
Aren't they imported from Europe? I thought that was why they cost more...import fees.
Plus they are made better.
Do you think the Cliftons are too soft?
outsiderunner wrote:
That is too bad, as I had the Clifton in mind. I go by Running Warehouse's fit specs (always pretty accurate), and the Clifton's seem to be the best candidate for fitting me..
You really have to try the shoes on.
I LOVE the Clifton and have worn them in a mile race and a marathon. Compared to other shoes, they fit "loose" which I like. The last pair I got came with a separate insole you can put in to tighten up the fit. Both pairs fit exactly the same for me.
I am going to be running a lot of road races this summer so I was looking for more of a racer. I wanted either the Saucony G6 or Fastwich. Didn't like the feel of the G6 and one model of the Fastwich but the other Fastwich fit exactly like I wanted. The only way I could have found this out was to try the shoes on.
sleeping on cement wrote:
Me toooooo2 wrote:That's my thinking too. When the EVA is gone, what's so good about them?
I go by when my legs start aching. Takes twice as many miles on the Hokas.
Even after I quit running in them, they feel better than my other shoes when I wear them to work.
Not surprising the other shoe companies are copying the idea when they saw how successful Hoka has been.
Out of curiosity, what sort of work do you do that you wear running shoes that have done more than 500 miles?
Just ordered the Huaka. Got a good deal. I am far from a shoe store, and so I buy my shoes on-line.