Hoka's .. yes or no?

[We’reAllMadHere]

And wish I bought On Cloud instead.

I really like some on clouds. It really depends on the use and a person’s feet. Hokas are generally very plush whereas on clouds are not, but they are lighter and feel more responsive.

 

[Mle8308]

I really like some on clouds. It really depends on the use and a person’s feet. Hokas are generally very plush whereas on clouds are not, but they are lighter and feel more responsive.

I agree with this - I've bought On's, too! I prefer Hoka's, but it's just a preference.

 

[LKing]

I really wanted to like On Cloud but I don't. Hokas work better for me.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Please try them on and compare them against other premium high cushion options before buying. A true running shop should be able to fit you…even if it’s not for running.

I had a pair of Bondi’s but I really didn’t like them. They ran a bit wide (I am NOT a narrow foot) and the rocker design takes a lot of getting used to if you wear them on stairs. I also didn’t find the cushioning to be any better than my normal high cushioning jogger (Brooks Glycerin). In fact, I think my Glycerins are better. I haven’t tried the Glycerin Max or Ghost Max from Brooks, but I know several people that ditched Hoka for them.

I also tried Hoka Cliftons. I liked them a lot better than the Bondi, but they still were wider than I’d like in the toe box and the cushioning still didn’t meet expectations.

 

[RangerPooh]

This was the shoe my husband wore exclusively for years. Relieved his plantar fasciitis. He recently switched to On Clouds, but wears both.

 

[nycdisneygal]

I was having severe pain until I got the Bondi 8. a life saver!!

 

[EACarlson]

I have two pair of Bondi 8s that I use when umpiring softball, a mesh upper pair for when I'm on turf and a leather like upper Slip Resistant pair for when I'm on dirt. I'll be buying a pair of the Bondi 9s before Memorial Day to replace my 8s. I've worn them for a tournament in Viera where I did over 70 miles in 3.5 days and then immediately followed it up with another 60 miles over 3 days at WDW.

I bought some a month ago and they are OK. I prefer my Sketchers. And wish I bought On Cloud instead.

The Skechers cushioning breaks down too quickly for me. I do have a pair of slip ins that I wear at home or when I'm going to be out of my shoes quickly, like when I go to hockey. I tried On Clouds but they felt too stiff on my feet, I felt like I could feel the sole in the bottom of the feet, not something I want if I'm going to put 20+ miles on them in a day. I've also heard of people having issues if they are heavier, I'm over 200lbs.

 

[KPeterso]

I love my Hokas. I have worn New Balance for years, but I had heard a lot of good things about Hokas. I tried them one day when I was at Nordstroms and fell in love with them. Bought a second pair barely a month later. I do wish they would hold up a bit longer. My second pair has the treads on the bottom really starting to wear down after only 3 months.

 

[Cadiewampus]

I bought some a month ago and they are OK. I prefer my Sketchers. And wish I bought On Cloud instead.

I have a pair of the On Cloud- Cloud monsters. They are comfortable and I do like them. I do find though that I have to go up a 1/2 size on them

 

[Cadiewampus]

Please try them on and compare them against other premium high cushion options before buying. A true running shop should be able to fit you…even if it’s not for running.

I had a pair of Bondi’s but I really didn’t like them. They ran a bit wide (I am NOT a narrow foot) and the rocker design takes a lot of getting used to if you wear them on stairs. I also didn’t find the cushioning to be any better than my normal high cushioning jogger (Brooks Glycerin). In fact, I think my Glycerins are better. I haven’t tried the Glycerin Max or Ghost Max from Brooks, but I know several people that ditched Hoka for them.

I also tried Hoka Cliftons. I liked them a lot better than the Bondi, but they still were wider than I’d like in the toe box and the cushioning still didn’t meet expectations.

Years ago the only shoe I could wear was a Nike Air Moto but then they were discontinued. after a couple of years of just trying shoes willie nillie I finally went to a running store. They got me hooked on Glycerins. Great shoe