Customer Reviews Hoka Stinson ATR 6

Since the Hoka is a wider shoe I can size down 1/2 size. I loved this shoe - felt like walking on a big huge cloud. Unfortunately they didn't have my proper size and had to return. The shoe is large - not just in sizing but overall.

The shoes fit well, and I liked the colour scheme but they were massive - like boats, and super super spongy. Too cushioned for me.

I was seeking a shoe with maximum cushion and this definitely meets that criteria. I had my meniscus reattached so I need max cushion. It is a lot of shoe when you first put them on (I'm small and weigh 103 pounds so I thought it would be too much) but you don't notice it when running as it felt light for the 'size' of shoe, supportive, springy, and plenty of cushion. Felt like I could avoid a prominent heel strike despite the size of the heel and the width of the bottom resulted in a more stable feeling through my knee when on uneven grass. Ran on wet grass but because the stack height is plenty high, and enough water resistant of a cover over the toe box, my foot stayed dry which I was pleased with since Gore-Tex wasn't an option. Also felt like the shoe provided great cushion on asphalt for the short distance I went on the road. I like them better for running vs walking as it does feel like too much of a shoe when walking. Tongue is well padded, unlike some other Hoka shoes.

This shoe is cut very wide. Not as narrow as the Challenger, but has more padding . I am going to try a size shorter to see if it is a better fit. otherwise I will stick to the challenger even though it won't give as much protection on rocky trails.

They feel like the original Hokas. Perfect fit & walking on air.

These are definitely cushy shoes and seem well made. A friend loves her. I wanted to love these, but I am returning them for a few reasons. First, based on other reviews, I ordered a half size smaller than usual. Mistake. I should have ordered my regular size. These were a bit too short. My big toe was nearly at the end of the shoe. And, I think I may have gotten a wonky pair because the right shoe felt very cushy, but the left one not as much. I also ordered the Kaha Low. The Kaha would be my choice of the two because the tongue is gusseted, the material is less likely to allow debris into the shoe, and the shoe itself looks sturdier and more likely to last. Of course, the Kaha costs more. That figures. The Kaha hugged my foot better and didn't seem to try to force my foot to do anything, unlike the Stinson. But if you are looking for cushioning and a shoe that sort of propels you forward, the Stinson would be a better choice. I'm going to try one more pair of Hokas. And I am also trying the new Kuru shoes. They are unusual but seem well made. I used to wear Keens but lately, like many other people, I have been disappointed in the quality of the materials and workmanship on Keens. Sigh. I would also recommend checking out the Saucony Integrity 3 Walker (NOT the Echelon). It runs a bit small, but it's leather, comfortable and supportive. A more lightweight shoe perfect for walking and light hiking.

Originally I got a pair of the Stinson ATR 5, in my normal Hoka One One size 9 (I normally get a 9.5 in Brooks, but Hoka’s run large). They were way TOO big all around, in width and length, like super-sized. I had to return them. Because I’ve gone through my 3rd pair of Hoka Bondi’s, I just needed something more durable, which is why I tried the Stinson, even though its a trail shoe, and I just walk on the road, generally 6-9 miles at a clip, 4 X’s per week. Months later, with bad luck on many shoes, I thought I would give the Stinson another try, this time I went for the ATR 6, but, due to my previous experience with the ATR 5, I got an 8.5. These work much better. The width is better, though the length is close, but I wear thin socks. So far I’ve done 2 nine-mile walks in them and have not had any problems, no blisters or hot spots. I like this shoe for the high stack height in the heel and the heel-to-toe offset is 5 mm. I would recommend this shoe, just keep your toenails clipped. They’ll stretch out eventually and I’m sure I’ll be able to wear a toe and heel cushioned sock for colder weather. Sizing is off, but the comfort level excels.