Hoka - Stinson 7

Hello, here my feedback based on my experiences with trying on these shoes in store: Altamesa: I found it had good cushion except for where my toes were and it felt like they wouldn't soften no matter how many km's I put into them. Speedgoat 6: toe box felt weirdly roomy for a narrowish shoe and they didn't quite fit right. Hierro: I was able to try on the v7, v8 and v9 models all at one store. The v9 we're the best out of the 3 but I still didn't like the v9. It just felt oddly bulky which was a shame as I love NB shoes. The 1080's are my favourite. Stinson 7: I just bought a pair from MEC yesterday and they felt so good on my feet as soon as I put them on. I'm a little used to heavier shoes so that doesn't bother me. I really want a max cushion trail runners that doesn't need to be super technical trail focused. Salomon Ultra Glide/Ultra Flow: i really wanted to like these but they were a little narrow and just didn't have the comfy impact I was expecting. Altra Timp 5: I think these shoes are awesome except for the way the upper material bends at the toe box. It just feels weird and I can tell it will create problems for me a few km's into a run. I also have the Topo Ultraventure 4 which are great but I don't know how well I would enjoy them past 30km. I have Columbia Ecolite (the ones that look like they infused golf balls into the form) which have been great but just aren't on the same level as other trail shoes. I had the Brooks Caldera 6 which were okay and had great traction but they hurt my feet and caused blood blisters on the outside of my big toes so I was able to return them when I got the Stinson. I've tried on many other runners and I have the believe that you should go with the shoe that fells the best on your foot. E: forgot to add that I also tried on the hoka mafate speed 4 and I almost bought them as they were don't in the toe box compared to the speed goats 5 & 6 but I wanted slightly more cushioning. I think the mafate is a great comparison to the topo Ultraventure 4

Hoka stinson 7 are my go to trail shoes when I want to be comfortable

Hoka Stinson 7 are my trail shoes.

This is a difficult one because I have the same issues and I’m also suffering from peroneal tendinitis on top of it. I just bought Hoka Stinson 7 and planning to add power step maxx insoles to them because they’re not stopping pronation enough. I have hypermobility so I need a lot of support and this whole “trail shoes are inherently stable” mindset does not apply to us. We actually still need a lot of support.

Hoka Stinson 7. I added some arch support. They’re plenty wide in the normal width (I’m usually 4e). This shoe is such a workhorse for me, I highly recommend. Great on all terrain.

Hoka Stinson 7. Source: I overpronate and inserts don't typically work for me. This is the trail shoe I use.

I wear mine pretty often and so far they're on track to hit the standard 300-500 miles metric. Higher cushion than the Brooks Cascadia pictured, very comfortable, and great traction. It's a great trail shoe (and as a bonus, I was able to get them in purple, my favorite color).

Hoka Stinson 7 is the worst. It got damaged on the first 6KM trail test run. The upper side material aren't glued firmly which caused the sides to separate along with the plastic design. I complained and after tremendous amount of email exchanges, they decided to just process a return and full refund for a bad quality shoe. This purchase was from an online purchase here in the Philippines.

I'm another fan of the Topo Ultraventure 4s. I got them in regular and wide and like them both. It's cold where I live and I like being able to fit thicker socks in the wides. My foot (as measured by Fleet Feet's scanners) is D width (women's wide) at the forefoot and my heels are really narrow so Topo's shape works well for me. I also have a pair of men's (for a little extra width) Hoka Stinson ATR 7s that I really love. Ooh and a pair of Mtn racers that I love the fit of but my arthritic feet can only handle about 3 miles in.

Love my Stinsons!! Stable and plush, which helps my IT band syndrome immensely.

I love my Hoka Stinson 7s, but shoes are such a personal preference you may need to try several different brands and styles before you find what you like. I got my feet scanned and my gait analyzed before settling on Hoka (formerly wore Brooks). Now I am a Hoka devotee and switch between road and trail shoes depending on what I’m doing. I also have pairs of Clifton and Bondi for the gym. When I have to stick to the road for a long run, my Skyward Xs are my go to.

Hoka Stinson is most supportive trail shoe they make...

I use Hoka Gaviotas and Hoka Stinsons. I think the Gaviota is 6mm and Stinson 5mm.

Hoka stinsons give you the best of both worlds for trail running shoes and walking. I would also recommend the Altra Olympus if you like zero drop.

Camino Frances May-June 2024. Hoka Stinson one size bigger. Darn Tough merino wool socks. No blisters

Hoka Stinson carried me through my entire AT thru and that's a harder hike than the PCT. gl;hf

Not a bigger guy, but I run in Hoka Skyward X. It’s not really a trail shoe, but I have run on some trails with them. I have also used Hoka Stinson, that was like the monster truck of trail shoes.

If you like hokas, I train in challengers and race in Stinsons. They've both got a bit of stability in them and I've never noticed a loose ankle feeling, but then again everyone is different.

Hoka Hoka One Stinson 1 with no laces and a pull closure.

HOKA Bond Wide(maintained single track like the AT & PCT) and Stinson. So far I like the two pr of TOPO Ultradventure wides. I've splayed Squatch feet 14 EE -EEE

I think the long distance community is sleeping on the Hoka Stinson. Great shoe

I have a wide foot and Hoka's Stinson's work well for me.

1 road hoka bondi 9 & hoka Stinson for trail.

Hey! I hiked the PCT last year - also started in the Altra Lone peaks and ended up with plantar fasciitis. Then, also switched to Topo Ultraventures, which improved the PF but didn’t quite cure it, and I got some blisters. I ended up in the Hoka Stinsons. Wider toe box than the Speedgoats. I now swear by them. Shoes are highly individual though as everyone’s feet are different. Based on our similar experience, maybe these would work for you. As for blisters, try adding injini toe sock liners under your socks. This helps to decrease friction. If you don’t have gaiters, they can help keep out debris (which also causes friction). Keeping your feet as clean as you can will also help w blisters. If you have more than one pair of socks, give the pair you aren’t using a rinse and hang dry them on your pack during the day so they have less dirt in them (also a friction culprit).

I’m on my 3rd season of switching to trail runners over hiking boots. Everyone may have a different experience but for me, my feet have never been happier (Hooka, Speedgoat 5).

I’ve switched almost entirely to trail runners including on a lot,of rugged terrain. I did find that when I was using Hokas that I had an increased tendency to roll my ankle after about ten miles. I like the padding, but have found lower drop shoes to be better for this. Altras are good, but I destroy them in about 300 miles. Trying Topos right now. Not as padded, but low drop with a wide toe box and they seem to be holding up better.

Trail runner will be fine. I was talking to a guy recently that said the AT requires real boots. But even by his argument, trail runners will be fine. The thing with trail runners is when you are tired, it is easier to roll your ankle. I have only found this to be a concern when I was using Hoka. Altras and Topos have less to zero drop and they don’t have this occur for me. Though Altras kind of suck for durability (expect 300 miles unless they fixed things). And Topos have less padding and are not as comfortable.