Hoka

Stinson 7

Men's

For reference I am 6"1 and 185lbs wearing size 13. The Shoes are about average comfortable and required no break-in period. However after just 77 miles of trail running they came apart in several areas where the side plastic meets the fabric and there was serious abrasion around the ankle fabric it basically separated and came apart. Only 77 miles and I cannot wear these shoes because they are falling apart. . They are comfortable but not glued together properly.

I've gone from Speedgoat to Mafate and now to the Stinson. Each move has been a "step" up in support, stability and comfort. The overall usability of the Stinson for me is great. I'm 6'1" 205lbs. 59 years old and (road/pavement) power walk (15 min miles) to trail, fire roads and hiking up to 10 miles per day. The Stinson has become the "sweet spot" for me. Speedgoats looked good, but not quite the stability, or forward foot structure I needed. The Mafate fixed those Speedboat deficiencies (for me) but the cushy softness and less durable tread wore quickly and I needed to replace within 3 months. So far the Stinson is solving the overall structure, forward foot and tread sturdiness I need for my use. I've actually purchased the Kaha 2 Low for my primarily gravel/fire road and Hiking times and focusing my Stinson's for the road/pavement power walks. Hope this helps!

As a woman who has a Morten's neuroma on one of her feet, I'm always looking for ways to let my toes have more "breathing space" in the toe box. Measured that foot (by drawing on paper an outline of it barefoot while standing), and even though technically the women's corresponding size would have fit, the men's size gives a few more millimeters in width.so I chose the corresponding men's size. (If you want to do this: Be sure to measure your foot and then check those measurements against the men's / women's size charts because, for instance a women's 11 is NOT the same as men's 11!) I don't have a wide foot in general (and so I don't shop in wide sizes); I just wanted a little extra width for my toes. Have been very happy with my choice. P.S. the maximum cushion of the Stinsoneven better than in Clifton or Challengeralso helps alleviate my Morten's neuroma pain.

This is was actually my second pair of the Stinson 7. First pair was a good fit, good stability to cushion ratio, but the cloth in the heel wore through in a matter of about 4 months and ended up horribly worn out, torn an really un wearable. Because of the comfort and stability I thought that I would give them another go. I received them Mid May and here we are in Mid July and the heel has started to ware through again. Frustrating, because these aren't inexpensive shoes... Hoka, you guys need to figure out a much better material for the inside of the heel on these shoes.

I've been wearing Hokas for 7 years. Started out with the Bondi. Needed more support so I switched to the Gaviota, I wore the Gaviota 2,3,4 and then tried the 5 but like many, I was very unhappy with the toebox. So when the Stinson 7 was released I gave it a try. The Stinson 7 is by far the best Hoka I've worn; the best shoe I've worn. Th combination of the H frame, the wide base, and the somewhat firm, but very thick rubber sole provides unparalleled stability on pavement, grass, gravel and sand. With all that stability their is also plenty of cushion. The upper is fitted from the heel to the toebox - It hugs the foot perfectly adding to the stability of the shoe. The upper material is nice and flexible so it forms to the foot. The Stinson 7 is comfortable right out of the box, but because it's a fitted shoe it takes a week or two to shape itself to your foot. After a couple weeks it felt like it was custom made for me. The arch is a bit higher than the Bondi or Gaviota but it's nice and gradual front to back and to the side - so it provides the perfect level of arch support. By far the best combination of cushioning, comfort and stability of any shoe I've worn, and it's not even close. The Stinson 7 is a perfect 10!