Author Topic: No longer a skeptic...Hoka's "Time to Fly"... (Read 3511 times)

David · « **on:** February 25, 2013, 01:27:15 PM »

Only one run in them...9 miles yesterday...but it was the best I felt in 5+ years on a run...
Why didn't you guys convince me earlier? I've had a lot of different running shoes in my years and thought "How much different can they be?". Well they are, and I'll let you know if I continue to feel the same with a few more runs. Doing a 25k this Saturday, guess that will be the true test.
Thanks...(although a little late)

hernanu · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2013, 04:14:07 PM »

Not being a runner, but being involved in sports, I can imagine how great it must be to get shoes that can make such a change in something you love.

David · « **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2013, 05:03:55 PM »

Did my 25K run today...ooooh cold & windy...and a wee bit hilly...(all on road)...
Managed sub 8 pace through 11 miles and finished @ 2:07 8:15 overall pace.
Stiffened and walked a litlle in the last 4 miles.
VERY happy with the Hoka shoes and with the hip as well...
Slowly crawling to different plateaus feels good.
I'd say these shoes make a big difference in lessening the impact, especially as you try to run longer...
Best...
David

Marco Polo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2013, 07:46:10 PM »

David: Thanks for the feedback. I am definitely going to buy a pair once I'm cleared for running.

Marco

Woodstock Hippy · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2013, 04:05:32 PM »

Dave, congratulations on your race. HipnHop desearves credit for the shoes. I had read a lot about them on Slowtwitch but I was skeptical about just another shoe fad, especially at $170. When HnH raved about them, I checked them out further and ordered a pair. My legs have been thanking me ever since. I'm glad you gave the Hoka's a try.

Matulis · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2013, 12:23:43 PM »

I must thank HnH as well. My new Hokas got me through my first half marathon since surgery almost 2 years ago. My only concern now is whether I can ever run in anything else. Not crazy about the price of replacing them, but boy I sure do like the cushion.