Hoka - Stinson ATR 6
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"Got me through a week with everything Utah can throw at you - snow, mud, dirt, gravel, sand, slickrock, slot-canyon scooting, and the occasional stream crossing - and I never felt unsure of my footing."
"can be used perfectly well on the road/treadmill too ... are the only shoes I pack if I'm heading to mixed terrain running locales. ... I was in Palm Springs just last week & did some short but gnarly trails ([Bump & Grind](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/bump-and-grind-trail)), a road run and a treadmill workout, all in the same pair of Xero's."
"As far as grip goes, all three are excellent. It's truly amazing how good they are at gripping scree, sand, and unstable terrain."
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"Blister free throughout my entire walk."
"Never had a blister, no support issues and most of the time I forget to cinch the laces right at the trail head and I don't even notice. ... Incredibly comfortable, right out of the box."
"I ran a 50 mile in them and got ZERO blisters (and I'm blister prone)--never going to anything else for ultras after that miracle"
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"Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet."
"I was quite impressed with its comfort and trail capabilities, and truly believed I had found an excellent shoe for my long runs and hikes. ... the New Balance Hierro v9 remains my top choice for comprehensive trail running. Its superior comfort and, crucially, its consistently reliable grip in varied and challenging conditions make it a more dependable partner on the trails I typically encounter. ... I feel more secure in the Hierro, and that confidence is key. In fact I will be using it for my upcoming races and that says it all."
"super comfy (my knees ache so much less on descents with them) ... I can’t stress enough how much they’ve helped my bad left knee on descents."
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"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed... the shoes handled it wonderfully."
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable ... I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed ... some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully"
"the shoes felt great, had no slippage whatsoever, were cushioned, responsive, and comfortable. I ran up and down the mountain without much concern about where my feet were placed. Granted, it wasn’t very technical terrain, mostly dirt roads, but some sections were pretty steep, and the shoes handled it wonderfully."
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"The Raptor's lateral stability for a heavier person (210lb) on slope, scree and talus is incredible."
"Whereas something like my Bushidos feel like an extension of my foot."
"tremendous improvement on the two things that I felt the 12 missed the most, stability"
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"I always roll my ankles ony Altra Olympus, doesn't really happen with anything that has a lower stack."
"the new mid height are total garbage. ... My favorite part of the speed goat 5 was the ankle support, the new 6 has no ankle support, and simply a water resistant gasket that provides no support. ... So my big gripe is the 6 only comes in 'low' and 'water resistant gasket' and there is no longer a 'mid' option ... 6 only has the weird high sock option."
"I did the first half in Topos and got terrible Achilles tendinitis and planter fasciitis. ... Made the switch to speedgoats at Shasta per the recommendation of the shoe guy and all symptoms started to get better."
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"bit soft"
"bit soft"
Came here to comment exactly this. I'm 6'2", 190lb (188cm/87kg). Daily trail runner in Switzerland, running 70-80km/week. I have the Trabuco Max 2 and Max 3. Version 4 is the most recent launch. By far the most comfortable trail shoes I've ever owned. They just work perfectly for me. Have over 1000km in the 3's, so super durable too. Also own Hoka Stinson 6 (bit soft), Brooks Caldera 6 (too firm, never softened up), Altra Olympus 6 (midsole felt dead from the start) and Nike Wildhorse 7 (most comfortable upper of any shoe but midsole a bit thin) but none are as good for me as the Trabuco Max.
r/trailrunning • Cushioned Trail Shoes Recommendations ->Hoka Stinson is most supportive trail shoe they make...
r/trailrunning • Looking for a Trail Running Shoe for Short Races – With Enough Support for a Heavier Runner ->I use Hoka Gaviotas and Hoka Stinsons. I think the Gaviota is 6mm and Stinson 5mm.
r/Ultralight • A brief comparison of all Topo Athletic trail runners ->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).
r/hikinggear • Trail running shoes for hikes? ->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.
r/trailrunning • What trail shoes are good for walking? ->Camino Frances May-June 2024. Hoka Stinson one size bigger. Darn Tough merino wool socks. No blisters
r/CaminoDeSantiago • Trail(running) shoes for camino? ->Hoka Stinson carried me through my entire AT thru and that's a harder hike than the PCT. gl;hf
r/PacificCrestTrail • Does anyone have experience with both Topo Vs Hoka trail runners? ->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.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Boots or Trail Runners for Wind River Range (4-Day / 3 Night Backpacking Trip)? ->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.
r/WildernessBackpacking • Boots or Trail Runners for Wind River Range (4-Day / 3 Night Backpacking Trip)? ->Hoka ATR is road to trail and the all black model also looks pretty good for street wear
r/trailrunning • Looking for train running shoes that can be used for regular streetwear ->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.
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