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I just started running in a pair of hokas, and I am not very impressed. The slow you down, I think.
There is a slight learning curve, imo, wearing them, but i never felt weighed down by them, they are very light. It took about 50 miles to get used to them.
There is a slight learning curve, imo, wearing them, but i never felt weighed down by them, they are very light. It took about 50 miles to get used to them. Sadly the newer ones still do not fit my foot right so I am still in the Skechers.
I think the soft sole slows you down, not the weight.
Somebody here mentioned a "lack of responsiveness", maybe Fionn? I get that and would agree. It's not an issue for me (I'm all about pounding out miles - nothing "speedy" these days) but can understand where a max shoe, especially the Clifton, would get that reaction.
I agree with this "lack of responsiveness." I am not speedy and usually wear them on shorter runs. Sometimes I feel like I have to work harder to maintain my usual pace - like each stride takes more energy.
I'm considering a pair but am uncertain. I've been running and hiking fairly well in Saucony Hurricanes, but am always willing to try something new. I do a lot of trail running though and appreciate a shoe that's low to the ground.
DH kept tripping with them on trails because the sole is so thick.
I did have to move on to the Bondi though...due to my strike, I can erase the bottom of a Clifton in 150 miles...and I don't mean "wear the tread down"....I mean I mean just about see my foot through it...but, they are light!!!