Customer Reviews Hoka Stinson 7

I don't understand why Hoka would not use a Vibram sole. I've hiked in these several times and they are very slippery on moist (not even wet) boulders. Other than that they are as comfortable as the Stinson Mid which Hoka strangely discontinued several years ago.

The HOKA Stinson 7 felt great at first, with features I appreciate like the durable toe cap, the new H-Fram, the deeper Active Foot Fram, the taller stack height, and the improved traction. However, the foam is definitely not soft, making it feel too hard for walking. It's too narrow and gave me blisters, so it's clear this shoe is not made for walking, especially for my 5-mile daily walks. It would be nice if they offered wide widths to cater to all types of feet.

I have many physical issues and these are the best shoes for my back. I've never found shoes that help with problems the way hokas do. But they don't last. The fabric on top is always ripped by 6 months, they stretch out to a point that they stop supporting your arch and start forcing supination. The sole breaks down and loses the cushion and just becomes hard. I have to buy new shoes every 3-4 months. For the price, the quality should be better and they should last longer than that.

These shoes are great for back pain, standing, walking. They do what they say they will do. Just purchased in September (3months old) and the soles are coming apart from the shoe on both shoes.

this is my 7th pair of s, I have 4 of the 6th version and 3 of the 7th version. (I run a lot and am getting up there in years, so need lots of cushion) The first pair of the Stinson 7 I absolutely loved. I even bought a pair to stash in my closet because I knew the next version would somehow change. I havent worn that one yet but just bought the 3rd pair of Stinson 7s and I am surprised at how uncomfortable they are. Problem is I cant remember if I had to break these in or not but right now, ouch. they feel like I am running on a rock plate. The sole feels really hard to walk on like when it is really cold outside and the rubber firms up. I love the fit of Stinson and I use these on road and trail with great success so will keep them all but am wondering if somehow this is a different iteration of the Stinson 7 as it is not as comfortable as the first pair I bought. Overall a great road/trail shoe in the traditional HOKA wide toe box and cushioned fit. Please dont make any changes on these, and bring back the high top version! I usually wear a 9.5 in run shoes and these are true to that size.

I wore these for Grand Canyon R2R2R and they worked out fine. Be sure you are strong enough to tolerate a heavy shoe, otherwise you might risk injury and stride issues. Women's 9 comes in at 11 3/8 oz. Otherwise they have a stable, cushy feel that feels secure on the trails.

I heard good things about the Stinson and I bought them for trail running and hiking. I received them on 7/6/2024 and already the upper portion of the right shoe is separating from the bottom. I've used them moderately on paved trails no extreme stress on the shoe. Aside from the quality issues, they are comfortable and showed promise as a useful walking/running shoe.

I'm not sure that a one year lifespan is great considering the cost of these shoes. The tread is completely worn out and I bought them July 2023. I wear them to walk the dog daily, I'm not a runner. I love the fit, the plush and the stability. I wonder if the tread on Bondi is better and more long lasting? I do walk on a lot of trails though.

I have worn Bondis in a size 9 for years so I assumed I'd wear the same in the Stinson 7s but unfortunately had to return these for a half size larger. Looking forward to receiving the replacement so I can hit the trails. Wondering if others experienced the same.

To preface, Hoka's Arahi 6 is my holy grail shoe. I can walk for miles and miles and tens-of-thousands of steps in them and feel as comfortable as when I left the house. I've run my pair ragged hiking, trail-walking, city-walking, and with daily wear. I recently decided to get into running, and wanted something with a little more impact cushioning, so I went with the Stinson 7 for looks and the big squishy sole. I LOVE the way these shoes look and the cushion itself is very comfortable, but something about these shoes or the way I balance in them causes a very painful strain in my ankles, calves, and lower hamstrings. Even just in a warmup walk, I notice my muscles cramping right away and running leaves them feeling very tight and injured. This is something I've never experienced from a shoe before. When I switch back into my Arahi 6s or other shoes, the tightness improves or goes away. I went into a local running store and shared this, and got recommended the Gaviota 5s instead. So far the profile feels more like the Arahi 6s but does have slightly better cushioning, and my legs feel great again. If the Arahis or Gaviotas are a great fit for you, I'd steer away from the Stinson 7s for anything other than fashion-wear.

Hoka Stinson 7 has a extended tab at the heel, replacing the lower heel and pull tab. I don't like feature very much. The extra height isn't of any benefit IMHO

I bought these shoes because I loved, loved, LOVED my Stinson6's. They felt like walking on a cloud from the first time my feet were blessed to slip them on. I was disappointed to find that the Stinson6 is no longer in production, so I bought the Stinson7, thinking they would be the same. Well, they're not. They are well made, sturdy, and attractive, but not nearly as comfortable and "floaty" as the 6's.

The Current colors are HORRIBLE. Just include a few basic darker colors along with the around the world sherbert colors! ITS SO FRUSTRATING. The shoe fits, it stabilizes, its comfortable. BUT I look like a walking easter egg. HORRIBLE color design. JUST always offer quiet choices too! I would give it five stars IF there were quiet color options also.

Idk why these (Stinson 7) are so slippery. The shoe looks great on. I like the stability. But the plushness doesn't come close to my Bondis or my Gaviota 5s. The plushness level was definitely a let down. But the most disappointing thing was I can't even wear them to work bc it's like being on roller skates sliding around the place! My other Hokas were great at work, and I no langer leave my job at night with my feet hurting so bad I can't walk to the car. Which is why I would never dream of wearing another shoe to work now. In fact, since I started wearing Hokas I'm trying to sell all my other shoes, except my Skechers. Skechers are the only other shoe that even compares to Hoka, in my experience. And I own a LOT of shoes (that have very rarely been worn in the past 3 years since I discovered Hoka). Oh, I still buy other shoes occasionally (it's my obsession after all). But they sit in my closet waiting for me to one day sell them online still looking brand new. My Hokas, however, get worn out! And that's not easily done bc they hold up very nicely. I have really bad arthritis in my ankle due to an old injury, so I HAVE to wear the BEST shoes. Hoka is it. Hoka is the best! I'm just shocked and disappointed in the slippery soles on these Stinson.

After only having them just over 3 months the top of the toes started to crack and this is the first of my other 3 previous Hoka shoes have done this. The one crack lead to a giant tear and hole in the top of the shoe that now cannot wear them. Very dissatisfied with the shoe because of this and never had the issue with the Clifton 8 and Bondi 8 that I previously wore for work and are over a year old. Otherwise great comfort, just the design is lacking or it's a defect in the material.

Had to return. Have been wearing Stinson ATRs for years - on my feet all day at work and then 3 mile walk after work. Last year's redesign seemed to bother one of my toes, so I sized up 1/2 size for this pair of Stinson ATR 9s. Nope. By the end of the day, the entire outside of my foot (that joint at the base of the baby toe) was really constrained and sore. Total bummer. Now on a quest for my new "go to." It's as difficult as finding the perfect jeans!

The Stinson is very comfortable but the toe box isn't high enough and if I tied the laces snugly, the shoes put too much pressure on my bone spurs. My husband does not have bone spurs but also finds that he has to loosen the laces not to put too much pressure on the top of the foot. Otherwise, they are quite comfortable.

I really like the color. Runs small, not for me so I gave them to my Daughter to wear.