Hoka One One Stinson

I am lucky to say that I have had the pleasure of running in the Hoka Stinsons. I love almost everything about them and only have a few complaints. When you first look at them you think heavy, and clumsy. But these are actually light and nimble. These weigh about 12.2 ounces at size 9.0 mens so they are heavier then most shoes I run in but they don't feel like they way that much. They have a 6mm drop which is the highest drop that I generally run in.

        The shoe's upper is a great upper but could use some work. The tongue and the area around the ankle are great. They are made of a soft material and just feel good on your feet. I can wear the shoe without socks without getting any blisters, that is something that I always look for in shoes. And the upper is super durable. I have put quite a few miles on these shoes and have had no problem with them wearing out. My one complaint is that I really have to cinched down the laces to get a good fit.                                                                                                                                                          

                                                                                                                                                                    

 The traction on this shoe is almost to good! It practically suction's itself to any surface. Its amazing that I can feel that safe on any terrain road to extremely technical mountain trails. The midsole is very responsive and very protective. For a while I was hesitant to to get Hoka's because I thought they would mess with my stride but I have yet to have any problem of the sort. But once again I have one problem. When I am going fast down very rocky technical trail I feel like I am going to roll in ankle. So on that type of terrain I generally will go with my Hoka One One Rapa Nui.

Stinson Compared to the Rapa Nui

Stinson Compared to Salomon S-lab Sense

 Overall this is a fantastic shoe and I look forward to some of Hoka's new models specifically the Huaka and the Clifton. I can't wait to get my hands on The Hoka Huaka due to come out in July.
Sage Canaday has a great review for them.