expiredStrongWeather642 | Staff posted Jun 20, 2023 11:33 AM
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expiredStrongWeather642 | Staff posted Jun 20, 2023 11:33 AM
Hoka Men's or Women's Rincon 3 Running Shoe
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I highly recommend the Asics personally as someone who has flat feet and has been in the shoe business a long time. Main thing is getting your size right because the denser foam in the arch needs to hit right or they will feel like crap.
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FWIW, I wear Brooks Ghost and find them to be pretty true to size.
Do you sit in a park or near a sidewalk and look at runners' shoes?
The truth is HOKA is not very popular with runners. Most HOKA purchases are actually done by casual users, or as you noted, healthcare workers. That doesn't mean that HOKAs are the best option for static standing or walking. The brand is simply trendy and women, the brand's primary demo, are influenced by trends.
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The truth is HOKA is not very popular with runners. Most HOKA purchases are actually done by casual users, or as you noted, healthcare workers. That doesn't mean that HOKAs are the best option for static standing or walking. The brand is simply trendy and women, the brand's primary demo, are influenced by trends.
If you go to the runningshoegeeks subreddit or discords focused on running, there are plenty of people who use Hokas. Running shoes are a very individual thing, and it's not just about how modern your foam is. Fit and feel is key too.
I don't own any Hokas but my favorite shoe of the moment is Saucony's Kinvara 13, which isn't anything super special or modern in design. I'd even say it has a pretty old school feel to it. But it works for me. I also tried on Rincons and Machs and they felt great to me.
Hoka's trail runners, particularly the Speedgoat, are very popular shoes for trail running and hiking, particularly with lightweight backpackers.
HOKA's Speedgoat is nothing special and "trail running" is quite niche, not even a real sport. It's not sanctioned by the World Athletics Association or recognized by the IOC. Trail running is simply a recreational activity that has been exploited by shoe brand marketers. So-called ultra marathons are even less credible. Participants, including the winners of such events, essentially walk for half of the "race" and shuffle their feet at 10 minute pace for the remainder.
But all of this is besides the point. HOKA doesn't care about runners, at least established ones. They target the casual user. The nurse that wears Crocs at home and wants something fashionably ugly to wear at the hospital. They also scoop up sales from people new to running. Someone on Reddit characterized HOKA as a "gateway" brand for the uninitiated.
Started with the Cliftons and they lasted for a very long time. But are a little heavier and bulky. Switched to the Rincon and have been using them ever since. On pair 4 now. They are a little lighter and less bulky and have been wearing fine for my street running usage.
HOKA's Speedgoat is nothing special and "trail running" is quite niche, not even a real sport. It's not sanctioned by the World Athletics Association or recognized by the IOC. Trail running is simply a recreational activity that has been exploited by shoe brand marketers. So-called ultra marathons are even less credible. Participants, including the winners of such events, essentially walk for half of the "race" and shuffle their feet at 10 minute pace for the remainder.
But all of this is besides the point. HOKA doesn't care about runners, at least established ones. They target the casual user. The nurse that wears Crocs at home and wants something fashionably ugly to wear at the hospital. They also scoop up sales from people new to running. Someone on Reddit characterized HOKA as a "gateway" brand for the uninitiated.
Who cares if trail running isn't a "real sport?" It's a thing that people do, and Hoka makes a good shoe for it. Lightweight, vibram sole, good fit for lots of people. It's also one of the most popular shoes for through hikers, and they're some of the most hardcore gear nerds out there
I didn't know shoes could be so incredibly divisive, you must live a fascinating life to have such strong feelings about a brand lol
Who cares if trail running isn't a "real sport?" It's a thing that people do, and Hoka makes a good shoe for it. Lightweight, vibram sole, good fit for lots of people. It's also one of the most popular shoes for through hikers, and they're some of the most hardcore gear nerds out there
I didn't know shoes could be so incredibly divisive, you must live a fascinating life to have such strong feelings about a brand lol
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