re: Did Hoka start the giant shoe sole trend?

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They're made for running. Nobody needs that kind of stack just walking around.

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Truth.

I used them for my last few marathons and they are great.

I would never wear them as regular shoes though.

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IMO the most comfortable shoes are Sperry Topsiders with minimal soles.

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When they get really worn you are correct. If you want a sneaker with minimal soles almost every brand has a model or two of retro-runner or remakes of vintage track shoes. My favorite around the house sneaker is the Saucony Bullet. They have a very thin sole, very light and when they are completely broken in you hardly notice they are on. They are a copy of a vintage track shoes without the spikes.

Weak ankles. Should have played sports to build strength and balance.

Brooks are your friend

I see all the short kings at the gym wearing these

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They're made for running. Nobody needs that kind of stack just walking around.

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This. No one should be walking around in them, they are pointless for that.

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BiL wears them as a nurse.

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It’s sweet that you’re accepting of him and your brothers relationship

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BiL wears them as a nurse.

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I wear Asics exclusively now.

I'll never understand the high stack height shoes. The further your foot is from the ground, the more unstable you become leading to possible injury. For walking or base effort running, a minimal shoe is the way to go. Only wear a shoe with a drop and stack height when racing on the street.