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{{FastBlr|Hoka /Tor -iv-1331|1331|Hoka Tor }}
[[File:HokaHiking.jpg|none|thumb|500px|Hiking in the North Carolina mountains with the Hoka Tor.]]
=200 Mile Update=
After 200 miles of hiking (measured by [[MilestonePod]]) I still love the Tor Ultra. There are few signs of wear on the upper, though it has stretched very slightly and flex is better with my foot, so it's marginally more comfortable than when I first started wearing it. I've worn the Tor Ultra on a wide variety of surfaces, including asphalt, rocky trails, slick muddy trails, and a few stream crossings. It's proved remarkably comfortable and confidence inspiring on all surfaces. The event waterproof membrane is obviously waterproof, and breathability is not bad, but hiking in hot weather in a boot will leave you with soggy feet regardless of how breathable it is. There is no noticeable compression of the midsole over 200 miles, but there is some wear on the outsole. Mostly this is on the outside edge of the heel, so overall traction is not noticeably impaired. This outsole wear likely to be the limiting factor on the lifespan of these boots, and they are wearing far quicker than other hiking boots I've tried that have a harder rubber outsole. Personally, I'm okay with the trade-off of a reduced lifespan in order to get good comfort and the confidence that comes from outstanding traction.
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|[[File:HokaTorUltra200mileRear.jpg|none|thumb|300px|The heal of the Hoka Tor Ultra after 200 miles. This is the right foot, and the image has been enhanced to make the shapes more obvious. You can see the knobs on the outside edge are virtually gone.]]
|[[File:HokaTorUltra200mileForefoot.jpg|none|thumb|300px| The forefoot is showing far less wear, and is not likely to be the limiting factor.]]
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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