I have to start this review with a confession. The first time I put on Hoka’s Bondi 8, my first thought was: “Do these shoes make my feet look big?” The cushion on the bottom that had me at first feeling a little bit like a duck was actually a great protection for me from the puddles of winter running. So I guess those ducks have it pretty good and can teach us runners a…
As any serious runner should be, I am selective about my running shoes. There have been times I’ve found myself in the wrong shoes and as a result I’ve had foot injuries, so I am sometimes hesitant to try brands different than the ones I’ve found comfort with. That being said, I’ve always wanted to try Hoka One One shoes. I know a lot of runners love them and the materialistic side of me likes…
Over the last year I’ve found myself enjoying running trails more and more, especially during hot summer days. Escaping to the cool and woodsy areas in the metro area allow me to log miles a lot more comfortably. However, I have never worn a pair of trail shoe, partly because I don’t run on many trails and also because I didn’t think it made much of a difference as I mostly run on smooth trails.…
I’ve never worn Hoka One One running shoes. I have friends who do, and they tend to be high-mileage runners who care more about the experience than their finish time. I mentioned this to my husband and he quickly corrected my thinking since a number of his sub-3 marathon training partners swear by Hoka. So I was not completely surprised when I first opened the box of my size 8.5 (medium) Hoka One One Speed…
