expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted Apr 15, 2024 07:55 AM
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expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted Apr 15, 2024 07:55 AM
HOKA Men's Arahi 6 Running Shoes (Flame/Black) $70 + Free Shipping
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Clifton's comfort level is alright. The cushion part is too solid and i end up replacing the insoles 3 months later.
I can't remember if I've gotten this model before but for 70 bucks why not!
Also I tried Onclouds and they only lasted 3 months too.
I think the stock commentary might take the cake. Now you're doing deep dives into their financials and that's somehow going to impact someone's decision on if a shoe is good for them.
Again, I think it's a fair question -- which shoe brand do you work for and why is it their DNA to actively trash Hoka via you?
Or more importantly, why is your "experience" with Hoka superior to everyone elses?
I mean, you've spent an incredible amount of time bashing them.
Have the Mach 5 too. The midsole is better because it's infused with nitrogen. But I don't trust it and thus don't run in it...
Had the same experience with Nike React Flyknits - lasted me all of 2 months before the midsole foam was creased and worn. Not acceptable, esp with the $200 MSRP.
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I think the stock commentary might take the cake. Now you're doing deep dives into their financials and that's somehow going to impact someone's decision on if a shoe is good for them.
Again, I think it's a fair question -- which shoe brand do you work for and why is it their DNA to actively trash Hoka via you?
Or more importantly, why is your "experience" with Hoka superior to everyone elses?
I mean, you've spent an incredible amount of time bashing them.
Have the Mach 5 too. The midsole is better because it's infused with nitrogen. But I don't trust it and thus don't run in it...
The reason why I devote more of my energies to critiquing Hoka is because unlike all the other brands Hoka still benefits from an undeserved halo effect. Most people are under the impression that Hoka is associated with comfort, performance, and quality Because of clever marketing and informational cascades in footwear trends Deckers has been able to create considerable sales momentum for Hoka over the past decade. Deckers also owns Ugg, multi billion dollar brand geared towards women. The company decided several years ago to reposition Hoka as a female friendly running shoe brand with a strong tilt towards ath-leisure. Hoka's marketing is female centric. Women are the target audience. Specifically women who are fashion forward. Deckers wants their Ugg customer base to also buy Hoka shoes. With this type focus and strategy style is prioritized over considerations.
My goal is to point out that other brands make shoes that are either more comfortable, offer better durability, or better performance than anything Hoka has managed to produce. I'm not even a fanboy of any of the other footwear brands. It's just a case of Hoka being bottom barrel in the 4 most crucial factors: Comfort, Performance, Durability, and Value.
The reason why I devote more of my energies to critiquing Hoka is because unlike all the other brands Hoka still benefits from an undeserved halo effect. Most people are under the impression that Hoka is associated with comfort, performance, and quality Because of clever marketing and informational cascades in footwear trends Deckers has been able to create considerable sales momentum for Hoka over the past decade. Deckers also owns Ugg, multi billion dollar brand geared towards women. The company decided several years ago to reposition Hoka as a female friendly running shoe brand with a strong tilt towards ath-leisure. Hoka's marketing is female centric. Women are the target audience. Specifically women who are fashion forward. Deckers wants their Ugg customer base to also buy Hoka shoes. With this type focus and strategy style is prioritized over considerations.
My goal is to point out that other brands make shoes that are either more comfortable, offer better durability, or better performance than anything Hoka has managed to produce. I'm not even a fanboy of any of the other footwear brands. It's just a case of Hoka being bottom barrel in the 4 most crucial factors: Comfort, Performance, Durability, and Value.
You are not the de facto king of shoe analysis, despite your over-the-top commentary.
Even if we attempt to ignore the obvious, your inability to acknowledge any sense of Hoka reality immediately kills any of your credibility on everything else.
Walk around your city. Go to a gym. Visit a farmer's market. Attend a track event. Take a stroll in a hospital.
Are you going to tell me that the massive percentage (and it's huge) of people wearing Hoka are doing so due to "clever marketing" and an "undeserved halo effect". Can you insult them just a little bit more?
You can't even lend one thought that these same people just might have tried on other shoes before? Might actually own other shoes to compare them to?
And ... stop me if it's getting too logical ... decided THEY ARE comfortable? THEY ARE durable? THEY DO provide performance they want? THEY ARE A VALUE to them?
No, clearly you can't. You bring nothing to the discussion other than your obvious contempt.
You are not the de facto king of shoe analysis, despite your over-the-top commentary.
Even if we attempt to ignore the obvious, your inability to acknowledge any sense of Hoka reality immediately kills any of your credibility on everything else.
Walk around your city. Go to a gym. Visit a farmer's market. Attend a track event. Take a stroll in a hospital.
Are you going to tell me that the massive percentage (and it's huge) of people wearing Hoka are doing so due to "clever marketing" and an "undeserved halo effect". Can you insult them just a little bit more?
You can't even lend one thought that these same people just might have tried on other shoes before? Might actually own other shoes to compare them to?
And ... stop me if it's getting too logical ... decided THEY ARE comfortable? THEY ARE durable? THEY DO provide performance they want? THEY ARE A VALUE to them?
No, clearly you can't. You bring nothing to the discussion other than your obvious contempt.
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