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Different runners want different levels of cushioning, so this shoe may not suit everyone. Some runners want a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a little more cushioning to protect their feet from the pounding and to offset a little of the fatigue that sets in over time. You can see from the charts below how the cushioning compares with other shoes I've tested for some comparisons. Remember that a thicker, firmer shoe would have the same cushioning rating as a thinner, softer shoe, but would feel rather different. Personally, I'm happy running in the Streak for the marathon distance, and I'd use it in a road 50 mile race without hesitation. For longer distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion.
=The Streak LT As A Trail (& Travel) Shoe=
The Streak LT is clearly not designed to be a trail shoe. The outsole soul sole has relatively little grip, so if you run on slick cross or mud, you're not going to get much traction. The midsole is thin and flexible, so there is not much protection from stones provided by the thin sole. However, I've found myself using it as a trail shoe a number of times. While it's far from ideal, it's can act as a surprisingly functional, if somewhat minimalist trail shoe. It doesn't provide the tank like "charge over or through anything" that you get with the [[Hoka Mafate]], so you have to watch your foot placement more carefully. It's a little closer to running trails barefoot than I'd like sometimes, but it makes the run a lot more mentally challenging and engaging. So why do I use the Streak LT when I have the Mafate? It's mostly because the Streak LT is the shoe I nearly always choose when I'm travelling. I don't have to cut open the toe box, so I can wear it socially. Its thin sole makes it a wonderful driving shoe, something that's vital when my only other footwear is the [[Hoka Tor Ultra]] hiking boot. It is extremely light and the upper collapses for packing in a tight space. It works well on many surfaces, and I'm happy to run further than the marathon in them.
[[File:Nike Streak Trails Norway.jpg|none|thumb|300px|Me in my Streak LT running trails in the Norwegian Fjords.]]
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