I loved the Huaka and had three pairs of those shoes. I thought they were the perfect match of responsiveness and cushion. I even loved the hated speed laces. I run about 40 miles a week, 1/2 marathons, 10k Hobby Jogger.
I bought the Hoka Odyssey awhile back thinking it would be similar, but it wasn't. I tried on the Clifton 5 the other day and ran a few miles with it and thought it was great.
If I liked the Hoka Huaka (Neutral), which of the current Hoka offerings would you recommend?
Hupana, Mach or Cavu.
What size? I have new-in-box Huaka M11. 5 that I could sell. I liked the two pairs that I used up, but I’m afraid to use the last pair because they might have been a factor in my insertional Achilles injury last year.
@ zzzz Sorry size 12,
Cb wrote:
Hupana, Mach or Cavu.
Does the Huaka lave less cushion than the Clifton?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nx2FvEROSozzzz wrote: I liked the two pairs that I used up,
I pronounce the H.
I might have a pair of size 12s that I might be interested in making you a deal on. I can't recall if they are 12s or 12.5s.
Btw, to answer your og question. I had an appreciation for the huaka. I have moved on to the cavu. They are lighter than the huaka, but otherwise feel similar. The Hupana was a no go for me. Didn't like them. Sent them back.
I do have a pair of size 12's in red and yellow. Unworn. Cover postage and they are yours.
Rick Sanchez wrote:
I do have a pair of size 12's in red and yellow. Unworn. Cover postage and they are yours.
Thanks. How can I contact you?
I have a new pair of Cavus and an almost new pair of Huakas (my last of four pairs) so I can compare them back to back. The Huaka has more cushion heel and forefoot. I'm a forefoot striker who runs maybe 15 mpw and weighs 137. At slow (>10min/mile) pace the Cavu feels hard. At faster pace (
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At faster paces, the Cavu lacks the pop and energy return that you'd expect in a firm shoe. In short, it doesn't work for me as a fast or slow paced shoe.
I have a pair of Napali that arrived in the mail today. I'm curious to see if they're better than the Cavu.
rothnroll wrote:
Rick Sanchez wrote:
I do have a pair of size 12's in red and yellow. Unworn. Cover postage and they are yours.
Thanks. How can I contact you?
I can't remember what my public forum email (burner) is right now. When I get home, I'll get it.
Or I can email you at yours.
fisky wrote:
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At faster paces, the Cavu lacks the pop and energy return that you'd expect in a firm shoe. In short, it doesn't work for me as a fast or slow paced shoe.
I have a pair of Napali that arrived in the mail today. I'm curious to see if they're better than the Cavu.
Please report how you like the Napali. I don't think I would like the Cavu.
sgtsling at hotmail.com
fisky wrote:
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Don't use the less than symbol.
I have 2 pairs of Chinese copy Huaka in your size if Interested. These are called the Huaakie model .
Sent you a message. Let me know if you didn't get it.
Rick Sanchez wrote:
Sent you a message. Let me know if you didn't get it.
I replied. Thanks.