Customer Reviews Hoka Stinson 7

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!

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!

I am a women's 10.5 with wide foot plus high instep. I ordered men's 9.5 hoping that rounded toe means wider than normal....yay! It did! I love these! Excellent on rough ground and road surface to get yhere! The support and stability are excellent!

These shoes are a comfort to my feet.

Stinson 7 is my new favorite Hoka. To date, I have mostly worn Hoka Gaviota 5 and like the combination of stability and plush cushioning of that style. The latter, however, looks clunky, visually accentuates the wide toe box, and the soles have worn more quickly than I would like. Enter the Stinson 7 in my shoe wardrobe. First, it has all of the comfort positives of the Gaviota 5, with a sleeker profile and all-terrain sole with better grip on dirt and gravel paths. The multi-tonal colorization in the upper is fun, slenderizing (and younger looking), and I appreciate the rubberized toe cap that protects against stubbed toes, as well as the reflective elements for evening walk safety. For reference, I am a senior woman with a wider foot with “issues,” and a men’s 9 regular width is bliss for my feet.