Hoka for me and it's not even close

I ran in Asics for decades, but about 6-7 years ago noticed they weren't doing enough to prevent pain in my knees and hips. Switched to the 1st gen Hoka Clifton and the joint pain disappeared. I think it's a combination of the ridiculous amount of cushion the shoes have, plus the different way they position the foot and thus your stride. The shoes lasted about 2-3 times longer than Asics too, so well worth the extra $$.

In response to this post by bigbadbird

Posted: 05/05/2021 at 08:20AM

Hoka shoes vs Asics? for plantar? anyone tried Hoka? -- bigbadbird 05/05/2021 08:05AM

Asics work well for me. I am a big fella. 255 to 260. I play sports -- OrlandoHokie 05/05/2021 12:27PM

HOKA is very soft. Lots of cushion. Short on stability. -- great2bahokie 05/05/2021 12:16PM

Just bought a pair and satisfied so far -- Tailgate Guru 05/05/2021 09:54AM

I would get a Gel Kayano -- lchoro 05/05/2021 09:50AM

Helped Mrs Dog tremendously -- Happy Dog 05/05/2021 09:49AM

I normally wear Hokas as my walking shoes, but they don't provide enough... -- EDGEMAN 05/05/2021 09:28AM

Everyone's foot is different ** -- Riverguy 05/05/2021 09:01AM

I personally am disappointed with Hoka. They don’t last. If you -- GreenvilleVT 05/05/2021 08:52AM

Curious what part of them didn't last for you -- HokieMacDaddy 05/05/2021 08:55AM

Don't know how many miles I put on my Gaviota 2s, but I basically wore... -- EDGEMAN 05/05/2021 09:34AM

The bottoms wear way too easy. -- GreenvilleVT 05/05/2021 08:58AM

Not my experience at all, but I primarily used them for walking (pics) -- EDGEMAN 05/05/2021 09:41AM

I like Brooks, personally. I tried a pair of Hoka,s and they just don't -- santafe 05/05/2021 08:37AM

Agry. Brooks is the way to go. I'm a runner and a walker. ** -- Hokie Chris 05/05/2021 09:55AM

I have a pair of Hoka high top hiking shoes. They're great. I'll likely -- reestuart 05/05/2021 08:37AM

How's their durability? -- HokieMacDaddy 05/05/2021 08:53AM

I haven't had them long, so I don't know for sure. ** -- reestuart 05/05/2021 09:05AM

Hoka for me and it's not even close -- HokieMacDaddy 05/05/2021 08:20AM

I’ve tried Hoka twice. Both pairs fell apart around 600 miles. -- GreenvilleVT 05/05/2021 08:54AM

Try Hooka and maybe you won't need the Hoka. ** -- Late 80s Hokie 05/05/2021 08:10AM

Hoka for me and it's not even close

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