Hoka - Stinson ATR 6

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.

I just broke in a hoka stinson atr, i ran my first ultra in it with some asphalt, mostly technical and non-technical trails. I loved it and I had no problems whatsoever. Challenger atr must be similar with less cushion

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).

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

Hoka ATR for springy. Altra lone peak for wider toe box and less stack height 

Hoka ATR is road to trail and the all black model also looks pretty good for street wear

Hoka ATR's are pretty great for this.

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.