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Hoka Shoe Review

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|[[File:HokaHalfs.JPG|none|thumb|500px400px|The Hoka Bondi cut in half, showing the outside and inside views. You can see that the midsole foam is a lot higher on the outside than the inside.]]|[[File:ShoeHalfs.JPG|none|thumb|400px|This image compares the Hokas with other shoes.]]
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|[[File:ShoeHalfs.JPG|none|thumb|500px|This image compares the Hokas with other shoes.]]|- valign="top"|[[File:HokaRocker.jpg|none|thumb|500px400px|Here the outline of the foam midsole has been highlighted in red. This helps reveal how the Hoka midsole narrows at the front and back to create a 'rocker' effect, making it easier for your foot to roll. ]]|[[File:HokaOlympusSlice.JPG|none|thumb|400px|A comparison between the Altra Olympus and Bondi. You can see the difference in the way the midsole tapers towards the front of the shoe. ]]
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=The Hoka Advantages=
# You're probably best staying with the minimalist footwear, though it may be worth trying out a pair of Hokas.
I'd suggest getting your shoes from somewhere with free shipping both ways, like [http://www.zappos.com/ Zappos], who also have one of the best selections of Hoka shoes I've found. (While [http://www.roadrunnersports.com/ Road Runner Sports] has the advantage of letting you run in shoes and still return them for an exchange, they don't stock Hokas.)
=Comparison of the Shoes in the Hoka Style ComparisonRange=Below are my top picks for Hokas – for more details For a comparison of the Hoka range, see my the [[Shoes| review of the best running shoes]].{| class="wikitable"! Shoe! Use! Claimed Weight! Measured Weight (Mens size 9 US)! Claimed Drop! Measured Drop|-| [http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/HKA114/mens-hoka-one-one-bondi-3/ Bondi 3]| Road/Trails| 11oz| 11.1oz| 3mm| 5mm (35-30mm)|-| [http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/HKA116/mens-hoka-one-one-conquest/ Conquest]| Road/Trails| 11.8oz| 11.9oz| 4mm| 6mm (34-28mm)|-| [http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/HKA108/mens-hoka-one-one-stinson-trail/ Stinson] | Road/Trails| 12.2oz| 11.8oz| 6mm| 6mm (38-32mm)|-| [http://www.zappos.com/hoka-one-one-mafate-3-lime-anthracite-white Mafate 3]| Trails| 14.7oz| 15.1oz| 4mm| 6mm (41-35mm)|-| [http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/HKA118/mens-hoka-one-one-rapa-nui-2-tarmac/ Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac]| Road| 10.5oz| 10.9oz| 5mm| 5mm (31-26mm)|}