Changes

* '''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.

=Compared with the Hoka Stinson ATR=

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]].

|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]]

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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.

|[[File:Altra-Olympus-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Altra Olympus outside]]

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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.

|[[File:Hoka-Stinson-Lite-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka Stinson Lite outside]]

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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=

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