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re: HOKA running shoes--anybody have experience?
Posted on 2/17/17 at 11:15 pm to iamAG
Posted on 2/17/17 at 11:15 pm to iamAG
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also fat people who are starting running.
You had me til here. Not fat (well, not that fat, still in target range for height) nor just starting running.
I've tried Brooks, Asics, Saucony, Mizuno, etc. all with OK to not so good results.
I guess the fact that most, but not all, of the times I run my feet aren't hurting when I finish I am wearing an adequate shoe. I was just hoping there would be that magical shoe out there that would sort of propel me to the finish line feeling great.
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Posted on 2/17/17 at 11:55 pm to Hot Carl
The Altra shoes have worked well for me in alleviating foot and Achilles pain. They are weird though and probably not for everyone
Posted on 2/18/17 at 8:05 am to Hot Carl
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I've found the Bondi 5s online and they look nice. Good reviews. Without trying them on, though, I'm not sure. I've got 2nd MTP(toe) synovitis. Hurts like a mug when I run or even walk long distances. Pissing me off.
I bought mine after being diagnosed with arthritis in the right big toe. The HOKA reduces the motion, reducing the pain. Combine that with a $10 carbon fiber plate under the insole and I hardly ever have pain, even when I run.
Posted on 2/18/17 at 8:17 am to East Coast Band
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I am a fore foot striker with underpronation.
I'm far from an expert, but I thought striking mid or forefoot kind of removed the pronation issues. Pronation is how your foot rolls from the heel to ball of your foot. It you aren't heel striking, you arent going to do that. Stabilization shoes made to correct that just use stiffer sole material in certain places to not allow your foot to roll too far in the wrong direction. For a forefoot runner, I'd be in a shoe with 6mm drop or less.
Now if you are just landing on the inside or outside of your foot when you strike the forefoot, it may just take some drills to fix it. I switched to mid/fore foot strike about a year ago. Learned by marching in place, then adding a slight "hop" in my step as I switched feet. You naturally don't land on your heels. Then lean forward and you're running. More you lean the faster you go. For a week or two I did that and trained my feet how to land.
Posted on 2/18/17 at 8:48 am to East Coast Band
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I am a fore foot striker with underpronation. Any recommendations off the top of your head? I've tried a few "neutral" shoes, but it seems like every shoe out there is for pronators and /or heel strikers.
Vibrams or Merrell Road glove
Posted on 2/18/17 at 8:57 am to Hot Carl
I logged in just to write about my Hoka experience.
I have had two knee surgeries (meniscus removed, then later to remove scar tissue). I still run a pretty good bit of miles and have slowly increased to the point where I'm back running 8-16 miles every other day and longer runs a few times a month.
This wasn't possible without the Hoka shoe. I was wearing regular running shoes (Ascics GEL-Nimbus, etc) when I was just going 5-6 miles but my knees and feet were hurting badly on the longer runs. Someone recommended Hoka and I've been hooked ever since.
I tried a pair of Hoka One One Bondi 5's and they changed my ability to run. They don't look great. Ok, let's be honest- they look hideous. My co-workers call them my Forrest Gump "magic orthopedic shoes" but I don't give a shite. You would never wear them as a casual shoe, out to run errands or do any other sporting activity with them. But for running, they are fantastic. They pitch forward at an angle which helps you develop a more natural running stride and they have more cushion than any other shoe on the market.
I'm not exaggerating when I say that so many of my running goals were met due to the Hoka shoe. Again, it's not for everyone. Some don't like the angle of the shoe and the way it sort of rocks your foot forward to the next stride. But you should give it a try. The Clifton 3's have a moderate amount of cushion but the One One Bondi 5 is what you should get. I run about 150-160 miles a month and this shoe has helped me immensely.
I have had two knee surgeries (meniscus removed, then later to remove scar tissue). I still run a pretty good bit of miles and have slowly increased to the point where I'm back running 8-16 miles every other day and longer runs a few times a month.
This wasn't possible without the Hoka shoe. I was wearing regular running shoes (Ascics GEL-Nimbus, etc) when I was just going 5-6 miles but my knees and feet were hurting badly on the longer runs. Someone recommended Hoka and I've been hooked ever since.
I tried a pair of Hoka One One Bondi 5's and they changed my ability to run. They don't look great. Ok, let's be honest- they look hideous. My co-workers call them my Forrest Gump "magic orthopedic shoes" but I don't give a shite. You would never wear them as a casual shoe, out to run errands or do any other sporting activity with them. But for running, they are fantastic. They pitch forward at an angle which helps you develop a more natural running stride and they have more cushion than any other shoe on the market.
I'm not exaggerating when I say that so many of my running goals were met due to the Hoka shoe. Again, it's not for everyone. Some don't like the angle of the shoe and the way it sort of rocks your foot forward to the next stride. But you should give it a try. The Clifton 3's have a moderate amount of cushion but the One One Bondi 5 is what you should get. I run about 150-160 miles a month and this shoe has helped me immensely.
This post was edited on 2/18/17 at 9:02 am
Posted on 2/18/17 at 9:35 am to Hot Carl
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Otho surgeon recommended these for my foot isssue. Said I needed a big cushion, but with a stiff toe box. The Clifton 3s were the only ones that fit that criteria at the shoe store(they only had 3 different kinds). Online there are more. Any help would be appreciated.
they look goofy as frick but they're the only shoes I'll wear when running 13+ miles. Never had any serious foot problems but the bottom of my feet would start really hurting after mileage in other shoes. hoka's are the only shoe i've found that help.
This post was edited on 2/18/17 at 9:36 am
Posted on 2/18/17 at 4:54 pm to Hot Carl
I got my Hola's from Varsity Sports in Mandeville. Not sure if the other varsity locations carry them as well, but itd be worth a shot to see.
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