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* '''[[Hoka Huaka]].''' The Huaka, like the conquest, uses RMAT foam that is hard wearing, but excessively firm. The Huaka has an early meta rocker.
* '''Constant'''. This looks like a Hoka is trying to add a medial post to prevent pronation. [[The Science of Running Shoes]] has shown these techniques are ineffective, and more likely to cause problems can help. I'd expect the shoe to be less cushioned and heavier, especially with the inclusion of the dreaded [[RMAT]]. (The Constant has a late meta-rocker.)This promises to be a truly awful shoe.
* '''Speedgoat'''. This shoe is named after Karl Meltzer and his race, the [http://karlmeltzer.com/speedgoat-50k/ Speedgoat 50K]. It's a true trail shoe, with 5mm lugs on a Vibram outsole. With a 30/35mm stack height it's a little shorter than the Mafate and it's lighter, but even with my obsession with weight I'd go for the Mafate because of it's sticky outsole.
* '''Hiking Boots. '''Hoka have started to produce hiking boots that look impressive. They all have a minimal drop, and use an eVent waterproof liner. I don't think I'd want to run far in these, but I will be picking up a pair for my next hiking trip.
** '''Tor Summit. '''This is lowest of the range, and is more of a hiking shoe than a boot. It has the RMAT outsole, so it should stick well.
** '''Tor Summit Mid.''' This is a version of the Summit that comes up the ankle a little further and so provide a little more protection from water coming over the top.
** '''Tor Ultra'''. This is a high top hiking boot and is styled a little more like a modified Hoka running shoe than a traditional hiking boot. Sadly they're using a Vibram outsole rather than the sticky RMAT.
* '''Clayton'''. This is a lightweight shoe that has enormous potential. Hoka claim it will be around 7oz, with 20/24mm stack height. This could provide good levels of cushioning in a lighter shoe and complement the Clifton nicely in the Hoka range. The outsole is RMAT, which might provide good grip, or it might just give an overly firm ride. (Due in 2016)
* '''Tracer'''. The tracer appears to be similar to the Clayton, but with a reduced stack height of 18/22mm, but a similar weight. (Due 2016)
* '''Carbon Rocket'''. This shoe has a carbon fiber "propulsion plate", which might be a great advance in shoe technology, or just another gimmick. Hoka claim it will only have 1mm drop and be around 6oz.
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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