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=Characteristics=
* '''Why you'd buy it'''. My top [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe is the [[Hoka Clifton]], but the Stinson Lite is slightly better cushioned, though it's also quite a bit heavier. I'd recommend the Stinson over the Bondi if this extra bit of cushioning is worth the weight to you.
* '''Cushioning'''. The Stinson is one of the best cushioned shoes available, and is slightly softer than the [[Altra Olympus]] or Clifton. While it's not as thick as it looks on the outside, it is much thicker than a traditional running shoe. The latest incarnations of the Stinson, the [[Hoka Bondi]] and the [[Hoka Mafate]] all have surprisingly similar levels of cushioning.
* '''Drop'''. The Stinson has about s 5mm drop, which is only about half the drop of a traditional running shoe and I typically don't have any issues. The Stinson has slightly more drop than the Bondi, but it lacks the Bondi's abrupt taper under the toes.
* '''Structure'''. The midsole is a single type of foam, so there's nothing to interfere with the natural movement of the foot.
* '''Flexibility'''. The Stinson is pretty inflexible, though the cushioning offsets this a little.
* '''Outsole'''. The Stinson has harder rubber covering virtually the entire contact patch, so it doesn't have the uneven wear that I've found with the Bondi.
* '''Shape'''. The Stinson has the typical Hoka shape, with a tight, narrow toe box. The toe box is so bad that I've noticed a distinctive pattern of blisters from Hokas when I'm working blister repair at aid stations. I believe it is critical to [[Shoe Modifications| cut open the toe box of any Hokas]].{{H:TryCuttingShoes}}* '''Upper'''. The upper is thin, with quite a bit of mesh for breathability, but there is no cushioning and there are cutouts in the reinforcement that could cause friction. The padding around the ankle opening is less I'd like in a [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe, but it's adequate.
* '''Tongue'''. The Bondi has a classic tongue rather than a tongue-less sock style of upper. The tongue is unpadded, so watch out for problems from the laces pressing on the top of the foot.
* '''Lacing'''. The Stinson Lite has a "speed lacing" system that uses fine laces and a locking system, but they include traditional round laces as well. I generally prefer the traditional laces as it can be tricky to get the tension right with the "speed lacing" system. Like many shoes in the Hoka range, the Stinson Lite has elastic straps that pull the sides together even if the laces are loose, but it's easy to cut these elastic straps off.
* '''Heel counter'''. The Stinson Lite has a mild heel counter with no strongly defined edges, so it should not cause a problem. The heel counter comes as far up the back of the heel as is normal for a running shoe.
{{BuyShoesFastBlr|RW=Thoka-one-one/stinson-lite-1086|RRS=T1086|AZHoka One One Stinson Lite}}=T|ZPCompared with the Hoka Stinson ATR=T}}{{ShoeGraphs}}The Stinson is also available as the ATR that is intended to be more of a trail shoe. However, I'd say the ATR version has little more grip than many conventional road shoes like the [[Brooks Transcend]]. If you're after something for muddy trails, look to the [[Hoka Mafate]].
=Compared with the Hoka Clifton=
The [[Hoka Clifton]] seems like it's an evolution of earlier Hokas, and I prefer the Clifton. The Clifton has nearly as much cushioning, but is far lighter.
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=Compared with Altra Olympus=
The [[Altra Olympus]] is a competitor for the Hoka range, and I believe it represents a better shoe. The Olympus has a slightly thinner sole, but its toe box is shaped for the human foot, and it's zero drop. Overall, I prefer the Olympus to the Bondi.
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=Compared with Hoka Bondi=
The Stinson has become closer to the [[Hoka Bondi]] as it's evolved. The latest version of the Stinson Lite has remarkably similar levels of weight, cushioning and comfort. It's not clear to me why Hoka would produce two shoes that are this close, but the outsole on the Stinson Lite is better than the Bondi, making it a slightly better shoe. I've run with a Bondi on one foot and a Stinson on the other and I found the differences are so small it's hard to tell them apart.
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|[[File:Hoka-Stinson-Lite-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka Stinson Lite outside]]
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{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/bondi-4-1083|1083|Hoka Bondi}}
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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