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This table lists the key attributes of [[What to Look for in Running Shoes]]. For more detailed information, on the shoes see [[Shoes-metric-table| detailed shoe comparison]].{| class="wikitable sortable filterable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;;font-size:80%"! class="unsortable" | Full Review <!-- __sort__ __filter__ __small__ -->! class="unsortable"|Brand! class="unfilterable"|Name! class="unfilterable"|Rating! class="unfilterable"|Recommended<br/>price! class="unfilterable"|{{H:benefit}}! class="unfilterable"|{{H:weight}}<br/>(oz)! class="unfilterable"|{{DISPLAYTITLEH:A review and comparison of Hoka One One running shoespenalty}}<br/>(sec/mile)! class="unfilterable"|Forefoot<br/>ThicknessThe Hoka shoes started ! class="unfilterable"|Heel<br/>Thickness! class="unfilterable"|{{H:title|How much drop is there when the ‘maximum shoe has someone's weight on it.| '''Loaded Drop'''<br/>'''mm''' }}! class="unfilterable"|{{H:cushioning, minimum drop’ }}! class="unfilterable"|{{H:flexibility}}|-| [[Saucony Type A| Saucony Type A Review]]| Saucony| A/A7| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #FDD680;" |6.4| style="background-color: #CDDC81;" |6.7| style="background-color: #E0E282;" |12.1| style="background-color: #FDC77D;" |19| style="background-color: #FED880;" |22| style="background-color: #AFD37F;" |1| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |4.3| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |7|-| [[Saucony Type A6| Saucony Type A6 Review]]| Saucony| A6| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" '''data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended'''| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #EEE683;" |8.2| style="background-color: #BBD780;" |6.1| style="background-color: #A8D27F;" |9.5| style="background-color: #FCB97A;" |17| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #FCEA83;" |4| style="background-color: #FEDE81;" |5.0| style="background-color: #D8E082;" |7|-| [[Saucony Type A8| Saucony Type A8 Review]]| Saucony| A8| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" '''data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended'''| style="background-color: #97CD7E;" |$90| style="background-color: #FAEA84;" |7.5| style="background-color: #BFD880;" |6.2| style="background-color: #ADD37F;" |9.7| style="background-color: #FDC77D;" |19| style="background-color: #FDCD7E;" |20| style="background-color: #6EC17B;" |-1| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |4.7| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |7|-| [[Adidas Adios Boost| Adidas Adios Boost 2 Review]]| Adidas| Adios | style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FED881;" |$140| style="background-color: #FBA977;" |4.7| style="background-color: #FFE483;" |8.6| style="background-color: #FCEA83;" |13.4| style="background-color: #FCB87A;" |17| style="background-color: #E7E483;" |27| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |11| style="background-color: #FCBE7B;" |4.0| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Hoka Bondi| Hoka Bondi 5 Review]]| Hoka| Bondi| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #FECD7F;" |$150| style="background-color: #FDCE7E;" |6.1| style="background-color: #F9756E;" |11.6| style="background-color: #FDC27C;" |18.1| style="background-color: #97CD7E;" |38| style="background-color: #7AC57D;" |42| style="background-color: #FED781;" |5| style="background-color: #B6D680;" |7.1| style="background-color: #FA9473;" |2|-| [[Hoka Clayton 2| Hoka Clayton 2 Review]]| Hoka| Clayton2| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FECD7F;" |$150| style="background-color: #DFE283;" |9.1| style="background-color: #FCEA83;" |8.3| style="background-color: #F2E783;" |12.9| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |23| style="background-color: #E3E383;" |28| style="background-color: #A8D27F;" |1| style="background-color: #A3D17F;" |7.5| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |5|-| [[Hoka Clifton 4| Hoka Clifton 4 Review]]| Hoka| Clifton4| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #F7E984;" |7.7| style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |9.3| style="background-color: #FFE383;" |14.5| style="background-color: #D4DF82;" |30| style="background-color: #ADD480;" |35| style="background-color: #FA8270;" |10| style="background-color: #B3D580;" |7.2| style="background-color: #FBAE78;" |3|-| [[ON Cloudflash| ON Cloudflash Review]]| On Cloud| Cloudflash| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FCAF79;" |$180| style="background-color: #FBA376;" |4.4| style="background-color: #FDEA83;" |8.3| style="background-color: #FFE183;" |14.6| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |19| style="background-color: #EFE784;" |26| style="background-color: #FCAE79;" |7| style="background-color: #FCB579;" |3.7| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[On Cloudracer| On Cloudracer Review]]| On Cloud| Cloudracer| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #FCC47C;" |5.7| style="background-color: #F9E983;" |8.2| style="background-color: #EEE683;" |12.8| style="background-color: #FDC77D;" |19| style="background-color: #EDE683;" |27| style="background-color: #FED280;" |5| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |4.7| style="background-color: #D8E082;" |7|-| [[ON Cloud X| ON Cloud X Review]]| On Cloud| CloudX| style="background-color: #F8696B;" data-sort-value="5"|Not recommended| style="background-color: #FED881;" |$140| style="background-color: #FBA676;" |4.5| style="background-color: #FDEA83;" |8.3| style="background-color: #FED280;" |16.3| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #E7E583;" |27| style="background-color: #FCAB78;" |7| style="background-color: #FCB77A;" |3.8| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |7|-| [[Mizuno Wave Cruise | Mizuno Wave Cruise Review]]| Mizuno| Cruise| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |$120| style="background-color: #FEDC81;" |6.6| style="background-color: #B5D57F;" |5.9| style="background-color: #E8E482;" |12.5| style="background-color: #FCBA7A;" |17| style="background-color: #FDCE7E;" |20| style="background-color: #FDBA7B;" |7| style="background-color: #FCBC7B;" |3.9| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Newton Distance| Newton Distance IV Review]]| Newton| Distance| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FEC97E;" |$155| style="background-color: #FAEA84;" |7.5| style="background-color: #FED280;" |9.1| style="background-color: #FFE583;" |14.2| style="background-color: #F2E884;" |26| style="background-color: #CCDD82;" |31| style="background-color: #E8E482;" |3| style="background-color: #C0D981;" |6.8| style="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Asics Gel DS Racer| Asics Gel DS Racer 10 Review]]| Asics| DS Racer| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #EDE683;" |8.2| style="background-color: #D5DF81;" |7.0| style="background-color: #C6DA80;" |10.9| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #F2E884;" |26| style="background-color: #FDBD7C;" |6| style="background-color: #EFE784;" |5.8| style="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Altra Duo| Altra Duo Review]]| Altra| Duo| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #FDCA7D;" |6.0| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |8.4| style="background-color: #F5E883;" |13.1| style="background-color: #D8E082;" |29| style="background-color: #DEE283;" |29| style="background-color: #ABD37F;" |1| style="background-color: #FEDE81;" |5.0| style="background-color: #FDD17F;" |5|-| [[Mizuno Wave Ekiden| Mizuno Wave Ekiden 8 Review]]| Mizuno| Ekiden| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #EDE683;" |$115| style="background-color: #FCC37C;" |5.7| style="background-color: #AFD47F;" |5.7| style="background-color: #FFE183;" |14.6| style="background-color: #FA9E75;" |13| style="background-color: #FCC07B;" |18| style="background-color: #FDC57D;" |6| style="background-color: #FBA676;" |3.2| style="background-color: #B2D580;" |8|-| [[Saucony Endorphin| Saucony Endorphin 2 Review]]| Saucony| Endorphin 2| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #EDE683;" |$115| style="background-color: #F2E884;" |8.0| style="background-color: #9DCE7E;" |5.1| style="background-color: #AAD27F;" |9.6| style="background-color: #FBAC78;" |15| style="background-color: #FAA075;" |13| style="background-color: #74C37C;" |-1| style="background-color: #FCC17B;" |4.1| style="background-color: #B2D580;" |8|-| [[Adidas Energy Boost| Adidas Energy Boost Review]]| Adidas| Energy | style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FDC37D;" |$160| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |7.2| style="background-color: #FCB079;" |10.0| style="background-color: #FED981;" |15.6| style="background-color: #FDCD7E;" |20| style="background-color: #D4DF82;" |30| style="background-color: #FDB87B;" |7| style="background-color: #B0D580;" |7.2| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |5|-| [[Altra Escalante| Altra Escalante Review]]| Altra| Escalante| style ="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of shoe with their thick, softly cushioned solesthe Best| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #DDE283;" |9.1| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |8.7| style="background-color: #FEEA83;" |13.5| style="background-color: #E3E383;" |28| style="background-color: #FAEA84;" |25| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |-1| style="background-color: #92CC7E;" |7.9| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Altra Escalante| Altra Escalante 1.5 Review]]| Altra| Escalante 1. They reduce 5| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of the pounding on Best| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #EEE683;" |8.2| style="background-color: #FED580;" |9.0| style="background-color: #FFE784;" |14.0| style="background-color: #F2E884;" |26| style="background-color: #E9E583;" |27| style="background-color: #6CC07B;" |-1| style="background-color: #A9D380;" |7.4| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |7|-| [[Saucony Fastwitch| Saucony Fastwitch Review]]| Saucony| Fastwitch| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #97CD7E;" |$90| style="background-color: #D7E082;" |9.5| style="background-color: #D8DF81;" |7.1| style="background-color: #CADB80;" |11.1| style="background-color: #FDCD7E;" |20| style="background-color: #FEDD81;" |22| style="background-color: #FFE182;" |4| style="background-color: #C4DA81;" |6.8| style="background-color: #D8E082;" |7|-| [[Topo Fli-Lyte 2| Topo Fli-Lyte 2 Review]]| Topo| Fli-Lyte2| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #FEDE81;" |6.7| style="background-color: #FED280;" |9.1| style="background-color: #FFE583;" |14.2| style="background-color: #FEE783;" |24| style="background-color: #F1E784;" |26| style="background-color: #F1E783;" |3| style="background-color: #E0E283;" |6.1| style="background-color: #FDD17F;" |5|-| [[Reebok Floatride Run| Reebok Floatride Run Review]]| Reebok| Floatride| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FECD7F;" |$150| style="background-color: #F7E984;" |7.7| style="background-color: #FDBF7C;" |9.6| style="background-color: #FFDE82;" |14.9| style="background-color: #E5E483;" |28| style="background-color: #B7D780;" |34| style="background-color: #FA7D6F;" |10| style="background-color: #A9D380;" |7.4| style="background-color: #FDD17F;" |5|-| [[Saucony Freedom| Saucony Freedom Review]]| Saucony| Freedom| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #FDC37D;" |$160| style="background-color: #FCBC7B;" |5.4| style="background-color: #FB9774;" |10.7| style="background-color: #FECF7F;" |16.6| style="background-color: #FEEB84;" |25| style="background-color: #DEE283;" |29| style="background-color: #E4E382;" |3| style="background-color: #EFE784;" |5.8| style="background-color: #FEDE81;" |6|-| [[Skechers GORun| Skechers GORun 4 Review]]| Skechers| GORun| style="background-color: #F8696B;" data-sort-value="5"|Not recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #FDCD7E;" |6.1| style="background-color: #E4E382;" |7.5| style="background-color: #D7DF81;" |11.7| style="background-color: #FBAD78;" |15| style="background-color: #FEE582;" |23| style="background-color: #F1E783;" |3| style="background-color: #FDD07E;" |4.5| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |7|-| [[Skechers GOrun Ultra| Skechers GOrun Ultra 2 Review]]| Skechers| GRU| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #97CD7E;" |$90| style="background-color: #FAEA84;" |7.5| style="background-color: #FCB079;" |10.0| style="background-color: #FED981;" |15.6| style="background-color: #E3E383;" |28| style="background-color: #B5D680;" |34| style="background-color: #FB9C75;" |8| style="background-color: #A3D17F;" |7.5| style="background-color: #FCB77A;" |4|-| [[Asics GT 2000| Asics GT 2000 Review]]| Asics| GT 2000| style="background-color: #F8696B;" data-sort-value="5"|Not recommended| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |$120| style="background-color: #FBAD78;" |4.8| style="background-color: #FA8471;" |11.2| style="background-color: #FEC77E;" |17.4| style="background-color: #DFE283;" |28| style="background-color: #B0D580;" |35| style="background-color: #FED781;" |5| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |5.4| style="background-color: #FA9473;" |2|-| [[New Balance Hanzo S| New Balance Hanzo S Review]]| New Balance| Hanzo| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #F9EA84;" |7.6| style="background-color: #D2DE81;" |6.9| style="background-color: #C3D980;" |10.7| style="background-color: #FDD37F;" |21| style="background-color: #FCC37C;" |19| style="background-color: #BAD780;" |2| style="background-color: #FEE683;" |5.2| style="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Hoka Hupana| Hoka Hupana Review]]| Hoka| Hupana| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #EDE683;" |$115| style="background-color: #FDCD7E;" |6.1| style="background-color: #FFD981;" |8.9| style="background-color: #FFE884;" |13.9| style="background-color: #CEDD82;" |31| style="background-color: #A3D17F;" |36| style="background-color: #FCA978;" |7| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |5.4| style="background-color: #FCB77A;" |4|-| [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed| Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 Review]]| Asics| Hyper Speed| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |$75| style="background-color: #BFD981;" |10.9| style="background-color: #C1D980;" |6.3| style="background-color: #AFD47F;" |9.8| style="background-color: #FEDA80;" |22| style="background-color: #F4E884;" |26| style="background-color: #FED07F;" |5| style="background-color: #C0D981;" |6.8| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Altra Instinct| Altra Instinct 4.0 Review]]| Altra| Instinct 4.0| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |$120| style="background-color: #FDCC7E;" |6.0| style="background-color: #FDB67A;" |9.8| style="background-color: #FFDB81;" |15.3| style="background-color: #DBE182;" |29| style="background-color: #F9EA84;" |25| style="background-color: #6AC07B;" |-1| style="background-color: #E8E583;" |5.9| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |5|-| [[Asics Tarther Kainos| Asics Tarther Kainos 3 Review]]| Asics| Kainos| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #CFDE82;" |10.0| style="background-color: #D1DE81;" |6.9| style="background-color: #C2D980;" |10.7| style="background-color: #FCBA7A;" |17| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |27| style="background-color: #FA8571;" |9| style="background-color: #C0D981;" |6.8| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Altra King MT| Altra King MT 1.5 Review]]| Altra| King MT| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #FED881;" |$140| style="background-color: #FBEA84;" |7.5| style="background-color: #FB9674;" |10.7| style="background-color: #FECF7F;" |16.7| style="background-color: #FDCA7D;" |19| style="background-color: #FDD27F;" |21| style="background-color: #E0E282;" |3| style="background-color: #8FCB7E;" |8.0| style="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Saucony Kinvara| Saucony Kinvara 8 Review]]| Saucony| Kinvara 8| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of the soles Best| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #DBE182;" |9.3| style="background-color: #FFE483;" |8.6| style="background-color: #FCEA83;" |13.4| style="background-color: #EFE784;" |26| style="background-color: #CDDD82;" |31| style="background-color: #E0E282;" |3| style="background-color: #8FCB7E;" |8.0| style="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Altra Lone Peak| Altra Lone Peak 3.5 Review]]| Altra| Lone Peak| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |$120| style="background-color: #FA9D75;" |4.2| style="background-color: #F97C6F;" |11.4| style="background-color: #FDC47D;" |17.7| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |24| style="background-color: #FBEA84;" |25| style="background-color: #FFE383;" |4| style="background-color: #FDD780;" |4.8| style="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Nike Zoom Streak LT| Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 Review]]| Nike| LT3| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of your feet, but they are not without their downsidesthe Best| style="background-color: #74C37C;" |$80| style="background-color: #D2DE82;" |9.8| style="background-color: #A6D17E;" |5.4| style="background-color: #91CB7D;" |8.4| style="background-color: #FBB078;" |16| style="background-color: #FDD27F;" |21| style="background-color: #FED580;" |5| style="background-color: #FEE883;" |5.3| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |7|-| [[Nike Zoom Streak LT| Nike Zoom Streak LT 4 Review]]| Nike| LT4| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #97CD7E;" |$90| style="background-color: #EAE583;" |8.5| style="background-color: #A8D27F;" |5.5| style="background-color: #93CC7D;" |8.5| style="background-color: #FBAA77;" |15| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #EEE683;" |3| style="background-color: #FDD27F;" |4.6| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Nike LunarSpider| Nike LunarSpider R5 Review]]| Nike| LunarSpider| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #FFE684;" |$125| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |6.9| style="background-color: #CCDC81;" |6.7| style="background-color: #BCD780;" |10.4| style="background-color: #FCB87A;" |17| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #EEE683;" |3| style="background-color: #FDD27F;" |4. The 6| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Hoka CliftonMafate| Hoka Mafate Speed Review]] is one | Hoka| Mafate| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of the most impressive shoes I’ve come across recently, with remarkable levels of cushioning at a light weightBest| style="background-color: #FDBA7B;" |$170| style="background-color: #F9EA84;" |7.6| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |11.9| style="background-color: #FDBD7C;" |18.5| style="background-color: #8FCB7E;" |39| style="background-color: #87C97E;" |40| style="background-color: #FFE583;" |4| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |9.0| style="background-color: #F87A6E;" |1|-| [[Pearl Izumi EM Road N0| Pearl Izumi EM Road N0 v2 Review]]| Pearl| N0| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #F3E884;" |7.9| style="background-color: #C7DA80;" |6.5| style="background-color: #B6D67F;" |10.1| style="background-color: #FBA776;" |14| style="background-color: #FDCB7D;" |20| style="background-color: #FFE383;" |4| style="background-color: #FEE382;" |5.2| style="background-color: #C5DB81;" |8|-| [[Saucony Nomad| Saucony Nomad Review]]| Saucony| Nomad| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #FBA075;" |4.3| style="background-color: #FB9E76;" |10.5| style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |17. I’ve included some recommendations to help you evaluate if Hokas are right for you2| style="background-color: #F7E984;" |25| style="background-color: #E7E483;" |27| style="background-color: #D0DD81;" |2| style="background-color: #FDD07E;" |4.5Introduction| style="background-color: #FCB77A;" |4|-| [[Hoka Odyssey| Hoka Odyssey Review]]| Hoka | Odyssey| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #E9E583;" |8.5| style="background-color: #FEC67D;" |9.4| style="background-color: #FFE183;" |14.6| style="background-color: #A1D07F;" |37| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |45| style="background-color: #FED380;" |5| style="background-color: #8FCB7E;" |8.0| style="background-color: #FBA576;" |3|-| [[Altra Olympus| Altra Olympus 2.5 Review]]| Altra| Olympus| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FECD7F;" |$150| style="background-color: #FBA776;" |4.6| style="background-color: #F96D6C;" |11.8| style="background-color: #FDBF7C;" |18.4| style="background-color: #B1D580;" |35| style="background-color: #B6D680;" |34| style="background-color: #8FCA7D;" |0| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |5.4| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Altra One| Altra One 3.0 Review]]| Altra| One, pronounced “Hoka O| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #FDCF7E;" |6.1| style="background-color: #FFDD82;" |8.8| style="background-color: #FFEA84;" |13.7| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |23| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |23| style="background-color: #8FCA7D;" |0| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |5.4| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Altra Paradigm| Altra Paradigm 4.0 Review]]| Altra| Paradigm| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FECD7F;" |$150| style="background-color: #FCBA7A;" |5.3| style="background-color: #FA8B72;" |11.0| style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |17.1| style="background-color: #E3E383;" |28| style="background-color: #D7E082;" |30| style="background-color: #FFDD82;" |5| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |5.8| style="background-color: #C5DB81;" |8|-| [[Asics Piranha SP| Asics Piranha SP 5 Review]]| Asics| Piranha| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #CDDD82;" |10.1| style="background-color: #83C77C;" |4.2| style="background-color: #69BF7B;" |6.5| style="background-color: #FA9072;" |11| style="background-color: #FBA977;" |15| style="background-color: #ECE582;" |3| style="background-color: #FDC67C;" |4.2| style="background-color: #8ACA7E;" |9|-| [[Brooks PureFlow| Brooks PureFlow 5 Review]]| Brooks| PureFlow| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #FDCC7E;" |6.0| style="background-color: #FDBB7B;" |9.7| style="background-color: #FFDD82;" |15.1| style="background-color: #F1E784;" |26| style="background-color: #DAE182;" |29| style="background-color: #FFDD82;" |5| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |5.8| style="background-color: #C5DB81;" |8|-| [[Salming Race | Salming Race Review]]| Salming| Race| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |6.9| style="background-color: #C7DA80;" |6.5| style="background-color: #B6D67F;" |10.1| style="background-color: #FCB479;" |16| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |19| style="background-color: #FFEA84;" |4| style="background-color: #FDCD7E;" |4.5| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |6|-| [[Altra Escalante Racer| Altra Escalante Racer Review]]| Altra| Racer| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FED881;" |$140| style="background-color: #FEDA80;" |6.6| style="background-color: #E7E482;" |7.6| style="background-color: #DAE081;" |11.8| style="background-color: #FEEA83;" |24| style="background-color: #F6E984;" |26| style="background-color: #FDBD7C;" |6| style="background-color: #FEDE81;" |5.0| style="background-color: #9ECF7F;" |8|-| [[New Balance RC1600| New Balance RC1600 v2 Review]]| New Balance| RC1600| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-nay Ovalue="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-nay”, means color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="now it is time to flybackground-color: #E4E383;" in Maori|8. These shoes have midsoles that are much thicker and softer than traditional shoes8| style="background-color: #ACD37F;" |5. The soles are also wider to prevent the higher soles making the shoes unstable, like stilts6| style="background-color: #98CD7E;" |8. However, the sole is not as thick as it appears from the outside, as you can see from the image below7| style="background-color: #FBAB77;" |15| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #FED680;" |5| style="background-color: #FEDC81;" |4. The foam in the midsole comes up the sides 9| style="background-color: #B2D580;" |8|-| [[New Balance RC5000v2| New Balance RC5000v2 Review]]| New Balance| RC5000v2| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of the shoe much higherBest| style="background-color: #FFE684;" |$125| style="background-color: #85C87D;" |14.2| style="background-color: #7DC57C;" |4.0| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |6.2| style="background-color: #FBA075;" |13| style="background-color: #FDD27F;" |21| style="background-color: #FDBB7B;" |6| style="background-color: #F2E884;" |5.7| style="background-color: #D8E082;" |7|-| [[Skechers GoRun Ride| Skechers GoRun Ride 3 Review]]| Skechers| Ride| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #85C87D;" |$85| style="background-color: #FDC97D;" |5.9| style="background-color: #FFEA84;" |8.5| style="background-color: #F7E883;" |13.2| style="background-color: #FCC07B;" |18| style="background-color: #E3E383;" |28| style="background-color: #FDBD7C;" |6| style="background-color: #FEDE81;" |5.0| style="background-color: #9ECF7F;" |8|-| [[Nike RN Distance 2| Nike RN Distance 2 Review]]| Nike| RNDist2| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |$120| style="background-color: #F1E784;" |8.0| style="background-color: #FECE7F;" |9.2| style="background-color: #FFE483;" |14.3| style="background-color: #FAEA84;" |25| style="background-color: #E1E383;" |28| style="background-color: #FFE583;" |4| style="background-color: #AAD380;" |7.4| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |7|-| [[Inov-8 RoadXTreme 220 | Inov-8 RoadXTreme 220 Review]]| Inov-8| RXT-220| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |$120| style="background-color: #FCB77A;" |5.2| style="background-color: #F3E783;" |8.0| style="background-color: #FDC07C;" |18.2| style="background-color: #FBA476;" |14| style="background-color: #FCBC7B;" |17| style="background-color: #D5DE81;" |3| style="background-color: #FCC37C;" |4.2| style="background-color: #9ECF7F;" |8|-| [[Salomon Sense Ride| Salomon Sense Ride Review]]| Salomon| Sense| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |$120| style="background-color: #E9E583;" |8.5| style="background-color: #FCB079;" |10.0| style="background-color: #FED981;" |15.6| style="background-color: #F4E884;" |26| style="background-color: #DDE182;" |29| style="background-color: #FEC97E;" |6| style="background-color: #7BC57D;" |8.5| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0|-| [[Altra Solstice| Altra Solstice Review]]| Altra| Solstice| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #97CD7E;" |$90| style="background-color: #FEE783;" |7.1| style="background-color: #F4E883;" |8.1| style="background-color: #EAE582;" |12.5| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |23| style="background-color: #FBEA84;" |25{| classstyle="wikitablebackground-color: #8AC97D;" |0|style="background- valigncolor: #F2E884;" |5.7| style="topbackground-color: #FDC87D;"|5|-|[[FileTopo ST-2| Topo ST-2 Review]]| Topo| ST-2| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #97CD7E;" |$90| style="background-color: #EEE683;" |8.2| style="background-color: #DEE182;" |7.3| style="background-color: #D0DD81;" |11.4| style="background-color: #FDCC7E;" |20| style="background-color: #FCC37C;" |18| style="background-color: #8DCA7D;" |0| style="background-color:HokaHalfs#E5E483;" |6.JPG0|nonestyle="background-color: #D8E082;" |7|-|thumb[[Hoka Stinson|400pxHoka Stinson Lite Review]]|The Hoka Bondi cut in half, showing the outside and inside views| Stinson| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FDC37D;" |$160| style="background-color: #FEEB84;" |7.3| style="background-color: #F9756E;" |11.6| style="background-color: #FDC27C;" |18.1| style="background-color: #ACD480;" |35| style="background-color: #87C97E;" |40| style="background-color: #FEC97E;" |6| style="background-color: #7BC57D;" |8.5| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |0|-| [[Altra Superior| Altra Superior 3.5 Review]]| Altra| Superior| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #FCC17B;" |5.6| style="background-color: #FCB27A;" |9.9| style="background-color: #FFD981;" |15. You can see that the midsole foam is a lot higher on the outside than the inside5| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #F9EA84;" |25| style="background-color: #72C27B;" |-1| style="background-color: #F9EA84;" |5.5| style="background-color: #FCB77A;" |4|-| [[Adidas Takumi Sen| Adidas Takumi Sen 3 Review]]| Adidas| Takumi Sen 3| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FDC37D;" |$160| style="background-color: #F6E984;" |7.7| style="background-color: #C9DB80;" |6.6| style="background-color: #B8D67F;" |10.2| style="background-color: #FCBC7B;" |17| style="background-color: #FDD57F;" |21| style="background-color: #FFEA84;" |4| style="background-color: #FEE182;" |5.1| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |5|-|[[FileTopo Terraventure| Topo Terraventure Review]]| Topo| Terraventure| style="background-color: #BFBFBF;" data-sort-value="0"|Review Pending| style="background-color:ShoeHalfs#DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #F8756D;" |2.JPG6|nonestyle="background-color: #FB9273;" |10.8| style="background-color: #F96A6C;" |27.5| style="background-color: #FEEB84;" |24| style="background-color: #FEE683;" |24| style="background-color: #79C47C;" |0| style="background-color: #FA9A74;" |2.8| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |10|-| [[Altra Timp| Altra Timp Review]]| Altra|thumbTimp|400pxstyle="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|This image compares Best of the Hokas with other shoesBest| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #FA9172;" |3.7| style="background-color: #F9756E;" |11.6| style="background-color: #FDC27C;" |18.1| style="background-color: #D4DF82;" |30| style="background-color: #CADC81;" |31| style="background-color: #66BE7B;" |-1| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |4.3| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Altra Torin| Altra Torin 2.0 Review]]| Altra| Torin| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFE684;" |$125| style="background-color: #F98A71;" |3.4| style="background-color: #FDBF7C;" |9.6| style="background-color: #FCA978;" |20.7| style="background-color: #D4DF82;" |30| style="background-color: #FDEB84;" |25| style="background-color: #AFD37F;" |1| style="background-color: #FBA877;" |3.3| style="background-color: #8ACA7E;" |9|-| [[Altra Torin| Altra Torin 3.5 Review]]|Altra| Torin 3.5| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FFE684;" |$125| style="background-color: #FDC67D;" |5.8| style="background-color: #FECA7E;" |9.3| style="background- valigncolor: #FFE383;" |14.5| style="topbackground-color: #EDE683;"|27| style="background-color: #E6E483;" |28| style="background-color: #7DC57C;" |0| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |5.4| style="background-color: #B2D580;" |8|-|[[FileHoka Tracer| Hoka Tracer Review]]| Hoka| Tracer| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #FEEA83;" |7.2| style="background-color: #E1E282;" |7.4| style="background-color: #D4DE81;" |11.5| style="background-color: #FDD680;" |21| style="background-color: #FEE583;" |24| style="background-color:HokaRocker#C9DB80;" |2| style="background-color: #FEE883;" |5.jpg3|nonestyle="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Merrell Trail Glove 4| Merrell Trail Glove 4 Review]]|thumbMerrell|400pxTrail Glove 4|Here the outline style="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of the foam midsole has been highlighted in redBest| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #F98871;" |3.4| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |8.4| style="background-color: #FA8D72;" |23. 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 roll8| style="background-color: #FA9E75;" |13| style="background-color: #FA9E75;" |13| style="background-color: #79C47C;" |0| style="background-color: #FA9A74;" |2. 8| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |10|-| [[Topo Tribute| Topo Tribute Review]]| Topo| Tribute| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #FDC97D;" |5.9| style="background-color: #DEE182;" |7.3| style="background-color: #D0DD81;" |11.4| style="background-color: #FDCD7E;" |20| style="background-color: #FCBC7B;" |18| style="background-color: #66BE7B;" |-1| style="background-color: #FDC87D;" |4.3| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-|[[FileMizuno Wave Universe| Mizuno Wave Universe 5 Review]]| Mizuno| Universe| style="background-color:HokaOlympusSlice#B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #FFE684;" |$125| style="background-color: #C3DA81;" |10.7| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |3.JPG1|nonestyle="background-color: #C0D880;" |10.6| style="background-color: #F9826F;" |9| style="background-color: #FA9773;" |12| style="background-color: #AFD37F;" |1| style="background-color: #FBA877;" |3.3| style="background-color: #8ACA7E;" |9|-|thumb[[Altra Vanish-R|400pxAltra Vanish-R Review]]|A comparison between the Altra Olympus and Bondi| Vanish-R| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #B9D780;" |$100| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |16.1| style="background-color: #A2D07E;" |5.3| style="background-color: #8CCA7D;" |8.2| style="background-color: #FDC67D;" |19| style="background-color: #FDD47F;" |21| style="background-color: #F4E883;" |4| style="background-color: #7BC57D;" |8.5| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |6|-| [[Merrell Vapor Glove 3| Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Review]]| Merrell| Vapor Glove 3| style="background-color: #B1D47F;" data-sort-value="2"|Highly Recommended| style="background-color: #85C87D;" |$85| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |2.1| style="background-color: #BBD780;" |6.1| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |27.6| style="background-color: #F8716C;" |6| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |5| style="background-color: #92CB7D;" |0| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |1. You can see the difference in the way the midsole tapers towards the front 3| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" |10|-| [[Nike Vaporfly 4% | Nike Vaporfly 4% Review]]| Nike| Vaporfly| style="background-color: #63BE7B;" data-sort-value="1"|Best of the shoeBest| style="background-color: #F8696B;" |$250| style="background-color: #C7DB81;" |10.4| style="background-color: #DBE081;" |7.2| style="background-color: #CDDC81;" |11.2| style="background-color: #FAEA84;" |25| style="background-color: #A0D07F;" |37| style="background-color: #FB9A75;" |8| style="background-color: #A4D17F;" |7.5| style="background-color: #F98B71;" |2|-| [[New Balance Vazee Pace | New Balance Vazee Pace Review]]| New Balance| Vazee Pace| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |$110| style="background-color: #FDCB7E;" |6.0| style="background-color: #FFE483;" |8.6| style="background-color: #FCEA83;" |13.4| style="background-color: #FCC07B;" |18| style="background-color: #FEE783;" |24| style="background-color: #FDBD7C;" |6| style="background-color: #FEE382;" |5.2| style="background-color: #FED980;" |5|-| [[Asics TartherZeal| Asics TartherZeal 3 Review]]| Asics| Zeal| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FED881;" |$140| style="background-color: #BFD981;" |10.9| style="background-color: #C0D880;" |6.3| style="background-color: #AED37F;" |9.8| style="background-color: #FCBA7A;" |17| style="background-color: #ECE683;" |27| style="background-color: #FA8571;" |9| style="background-color: #C0D981;" |6.8| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |6|-| [[Saucony Zealot 3| Saucony Zealot 3 Review]]| Saucony| Zealot3| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" data-sort-value="3"|Recommended| style="background-color: #FFE283;" |$130| style="background-color: #E2E383;" |8.9| style="background-color: #FDC37D;" |9.5| style="background-color: #FFE082;" |14.8| style="background-color: #DFE283;" |29| style="background-color: #C6DB81;" |32| style="background-color: #F4E883;" |4| style="background-color: #7BC57D;" |8.5| style="background-color: #FEE282;" |6|-| [[Nike Zoom Fly| Nike Zoom Fly Review]]| Nike| Zoom Fly| style="background-color: #FCAA78;" data-sort-value="4"|Worth considering| style="background-color: #FECD7F;" |$150| style="background-color: #EDE683;" |8.3| style="background-color: #FFE082;" |8.7| style="background-color: #FFEB84;" |13.5| style="background-color: #DCE182;" |29| style="background-color: #A6D27F;" |36| style="background-color: #FB9774;" |8| style="background-color: #B2D580;" |7.2| style="background-color: #FBA576;" |3

The Hoka AdvantagesThe Hokas provide remarkable protection for the soles of your feet. This protection is most noticeable on trails, where you can ignore far more of the stones and bumps. I’ve found this protection to be wonderful, as it has allowed me to run trails again, which would It's not otherwise be possible. Even on smoother surfaces, the Hokas can protect your soles, which is a factor over longer distances. Most of the Hokas are very softly cushioned, though Hoka are using a firmer RMAT foam in some of their shoes that seems hard by comparison. The Hokas have far less of a drop between the heel and forefoot than a traditional running shoe. The Hokas have claim 3-4.5mm of drop, but measurements suggest it’s more like 6mm. Compared with a traditional running shoe like the [[Asics GT 2000]] which tend to have 9-14mm of drop, I love the Hokas seem quite flat. I’ve found that running in Hokas is a little like running barefoot on a padded track, which is quite impressive.The Hokas are remarkably light for their size, and they are comparable with a slightly heavier traditional running shoe. The [[Hoka CliftonTor Ultra]] is actually quite a light shoe and comparable with some minimalist shoes.The thick sole tapers from the forefoot to the front of the shoe, creating an effect that encourages a good forward lean hiking boot and toe off. I’ve been surprised how much this has helped my biomechanics. (See the section on ‘meta-rocker’ below.)There are many reports that the Hokas reduce [[Muscle]] fatigue, but I found no obvious difference in muscular soreness between the Hokas and 've tested the [[Modified Nike FreeAltra Lone Peak Boot]]. Opinions of other runners going to Hokas from minimalist shoes varies, with some seeing a benefit and others not. While the Hokas are expensive ($170 in the US), but most runners find they last longer than a traditional running shoe, so the overall costs are lower. Of course, they don’t last as long as some minimalist shoes; I get 2,000+ miles out of my [[Modified Nike Free]]s, but I only get I around 600 miles out of my Hokas. The Hoka ProblemsThe thick sole of the Hokas produces a greater ankle stress on uneven surfaces. The wider sole reduces this problem a little, but when trail running this is still an issue. In the past I have never had trouble with twisting my ankles, but the Hokas did cause some ankle stress and pain. The added cushioning protects the soles of the feet, but I’ve found I’ve had joint stress with the Hokas that I’ve never had with my [[Modified Nike FreeTor Speed 2]]. This is in line with the research that has shown [[The Science of Running Shoes| greater joint stress with greater cushioning]]. Even though the cushioning of the Hokas is far softer than other shoes, the thickness makes them quite stiff. This reduces the natural flexing of the foot, but it also puts extra stress on some areas of your foot. The skin on the back of the heel has more friction and the tendons under where the laces are tied have more pressure. I’ve found that [[LacingInov-8 Roclite 325]] the Hokas loosely limits the tendon stress, and my favored sock combination mitigates the friction. hiking boots<br/>I’ve found my Older shoe reviews: [[Running FormSaucony Hattori| Saucony Hattori Review]] tends to degrade while running in the Hokas rather than my [[Modified Nike Free]]. When I swap back, it takes a few miles for my form to recover. I’ve also noticed that my [[CadenceMizuno Cursoris| Mizuno Cursoris Review]] is lower in the Hokas, but this might be due to the extra weight. The toe box of the Hokas is rather tight for many people which causes blisters (see below). I didn’t like the speed [[LacingSkechers GO Bionic| Skechers GO Bionic 2 Review]] system that comes with the Hokas, but it’s easy to replace them with traditional laces. Hoka includes alternative laces, but I found they were too slippery to stay knotted. Hoka Blisters[[File:Hoka Blisters.jpg|none|thumb|300pxClifton|An image of a runner with the distinctive Hoka blister pattern I saw at the [[2013 Umstead 100Clifton Review]].]]I’ve seen a distinctive pattern of blisters associated with the Hokas, where the blister forms part way along the toes, normally between the big toe and the next toe along, and sometimes between the little toe and its neighbor. I saw a disproportionate number of Hoka wearing runners with this blister pattern at the Umstead 100. This can be avoided by [[Shoe ModificationsSaucony Virrata| cutting open the toe boxSaucony Virrata 2 Review]], but far too few people do this. RecommendationsMy recommendation depends on what type of runner you are. [[File:Hoka.jpgBrooks PureCadence|noneBrooks PureCadence 3 Review]]The numbers in the decision chart above correspond to the notes below:Do you suffer from twisted or weak ankles? Hokas are likely to make this problem worse.Avoid Hokas, but consider minimalist shoesAre your current shoes traditional or minimalist?Are you willing to try out minimalist shoes? I’m a big proponent of minimalist footwear, but I realize not everyone wants to try it out. See how one of these minimalist shoes works for you.Try the Hokas, starting with the [[Hoka CliftonBrooks PureConnect| Brooks PureConnect 3 Review]].How far do you run? Hokas may have some advantages over minimalist shoes for longer ultramarathons. Try the Hokas for your longer runs. Obviously test them out on shorter runs and build up, but I’d recommend using the Hokas for the long stuff and the minimalist shoes for the rest.Do you run on rough trails, where your feet may get sore from stone bruises?Try the [[Hoka MafateBrooks PureFlow 3| Brooks PureFlow 3 Review]] if you want more protection (it’s an outstanding trail shoe).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 Zappos, who also have one of the best selections of Hoka shoes I’ve found. (While Road Runner Sports has the advantage of letting you run in shoes and still return them for an exchange, they don’t stock Hokas.)Hoka or Altra?[[File:HokaOlympusSlice.JPGSkechers GO Bionic|none|thumb|x300px|A comparison between the Altra Olympus and Hokas.Skechers GO Bionic 2 Review]]While Hoka was the first company to produce the Minimax style of shoe, but Altra has started to produce comparable shoes. The Altra key selling points are zero drop (no high heel) and a shape that matches the human foot. Initially the Altra shoes were minimalist, with thin, firm midsoles, but they have introduced some thicker, softly cushioned shoes such as the [[Altra Olympus]]. At the same time, Hoka has moved to thinner, firmer shoes such as the Rapi Nui, Conquest or huaka. I’ve run in both Hoka and Altra shoes, even swapping between them during 100 miles races. As you can see from the picture of the dissected shoes above, the shoes are quite similar, but the Hoka has a much more abrupt taper of the midsole at the front of the shoe. I find the Altra a better Minimax shoe than the Hoka range, but things may change as each manufacturer evolves (or devolves) their product range. [[File:HokaOrAltra.pngNew Balance 980|none|thumb|500px|A tongue-in-cheek look at the different shapes of the Hoka and Altra shoes.New Balance 980 Review]]The Meta-RockerBecause of their thickness, Hoka shoes have to have more of a taper towards the front of the shoe. They call this the ‘meta-rocker’ and place it in various different parts of the shoe depending on model. A late meta-rocker has a more abrupt taper under the toes, and early meta-rocker has a more gradual taper starting just behind the ball of the foot, and the balanced meta-rocker is in between. However, even the early meta-rocker has a far more abrupt and late taper than some of the Altra shoes. [[File:CliftonStinson.JPGBrooks Transcend|none|thumb|500px|The [[Hoka StinsonBrooks Transcend 2 Review]] above, which has a late meta-rocker with the [[Hoka Clifton]] that has an early meta-rocker. If you look at the front of the midsoles, you can see the blue foam of the Stinson tapers rapidly and more extremely.]]The Huaka| Hoka RangeHoka have started to use a new type of foam called [[RMATHuaka Review]] that lasts much longer than traditional EVA foam, but it’s heavier and much firmer. The result is a shoe that looks like the usual Hoka, but is far too firm. You can find shoes weighting the same that are vastly softer, or shoes that are similar in cushioning that are vastly lighter. I avoid any Hoka that uses RMAT in the midsole, but RMAT can also be used in the outsole, where it can provide remarkable grip on pretty much any surface. (Some of the Hoka range are only available through specialty running stores, while others are targeted at large chains like sporting goods stores or department stores.)[[Hoka CliftonPatagonia EVERlong| Patagonia EVERlong Review]]. This newer shoe has replaced the Bondi is my favorite of the Hoka range, and was the bestselling running shoe at Running Warehouse in 2014. It feels just like a Bondi, but is significantly lighter, and a little more durable. Like all Hokas, the Bondi has a horribly small toe box, it’s easily [[Shoe ModificationsAsics 33-DFA| modified]]. The Clifton and its variants are all have an early metaAsics 33-rocker.Challenger ATR. This is the trail version of the awesome [[Hoka CliftonDFA Review]], but it doesn’t have much more aggressive outsole than most road shoes, so look to the Mafate if you want a trail shoe. [[Hoka Odyssey]]. The Odyssey is superficially identical to the Clifton, but with a thicker sole (35/30mm) and firmer foam. The Odyssey is sold in larger chain stores. [[Hoka CliftonConquest| Clifton 2]]. The update to the Clifton adds a bit more padding, but it also gets a little fatter, so the original is slightly better. [[Hoka BondiConquest Review]]. Until Hoka produced the Clifton, the Bondi was my favorite. They’re well cushioned and lighter weight than you’d expect for their size. The Bondi has an early meta-rocker. Valor. This is a Hoka that only uses EVA foam, not the harder [[RMATSaucony Cortana| Saucony Cortana Review]], with a 36/32mm sole and probably in the middle of the Hoka weight range. The Valor appears to be the large chain store variant of the Bondi.[[Hoka StinsonPuma Faas 100 R| Puma Faas 100 R Review]]. The Stinson is a little heavier and thicker than the Bondi variants, and is available in road (Lite) and trail (ATR) versions. The Stinson is one of the few Hoka road shoes that have a late meta-rocker. Stinson 3. The latest update to the Stinson is claimed to be a complete redesign, but the only significant change appears to be a balanced rather than late meta-rocker. [[Hoka MafateSaucony Fastwitch| Saucony Fastwitch Review]]. The Mafate is a huge shoe, and the heaviest and thickest of the Hokas. The latest iteration is great on pretty much any surface, including roads, mud, cobblestones, and slick rocks. I don’t normally review trail shoes, but the Mafate is so impressive I had to include it. The Mafate has an early meta-rocker.[[Hoka Conquest]]. While this is as big and heavy as a [[Hoka BondiNike Free| Nike Free Review]], the overly firm RMAT foam ruins the shoe. The Conquest has an early meta-rocker. Vanquish. This shoe has a combination of EVA foam and [[RMATAsics Gel Lyte 33| Asics Gel Lyte 33 Review]], with a 34mm/30mm sole, and may be on the heavy side. The Vanquish appears to be the large chain variant of the Conquest.[[Hoka HuakaSkechers GOmeb Speed| Skechers GOmeb Speed Review]]. 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 ShoesSkechers GOrun Ultra Road| Skechers GOrun Ultra Road Review]] 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 [[RMATNike LunaRacer| Nike LunaRacer Review]]. (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 its 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 provides a little more protection from water coming over the top. [[Hoka Tor UltraAltra Paradigm| Altra Paradigm Review]]. This is a high top hiking boot and is styled a little more like a modified Hoka running shoe than a traditional hiking boot. I’m really impressed with this boot, and it’s far better than any other I’ve tried. 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. Best Prices on the Best HokasIf you want to price compare, these widgets will allow you to find the best price in your size:{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/clifton-2-1062|1062|Hoka Clifton 2}}{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/mafate-speed-1085|1085|Hoka One One Mafate Speed}}{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/bondi-4-1083|1083|Hoka One One Bondi 4}}A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes{{:Shoes-include}}