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The trend for heel less shoes continues with the rise in popularity of bulkier runner shoes. French-designed, Hokas running shoes are built for comfort with a full 40 millimeters (more than 1.5 inches) of cushioning between your foot and the ground. Most standard running shoes have a sole about 24 millimeters (less than an inch) high in the heel and 12 millimeters in the toe. The shoes do look large and clunky, compared to other runners but road tests indicate they feel just the opposite. Designers have utilized a super-lightweight material in the sole, which despite being bulkier weigh 9 ounce which is less than convential running shoes. According to the manufacture Hokas running shoes give runners 30 percent more surface area which they believe help reduce injury. The "clown shoes/moon boots" are gaining popularity, with endorsements from Karl Meltzer (ultrarunner), and Dave Mackey (trail runner).

What say you?

toeslayer

 

G'day toeslayer,

As it has it I have a pair of the bondi Bs, which is their road shoe.
Have to say they are remarkably good.
At first I wasn't sure about the very deep sole unit, thought they might be a bit unstable. However, you actually sit down inside the sole unit so you get quite a bit of support. There is a slight rocker sole on them, and for road running it does take a bit to get used to them, you get a lot more surface area under foot designed to spread load and evenly distribute pressure or something like that, but you do alter stride length a bit. Have only had them a while, but on a whole I like them, I do feel less tired at the end of my run!!!
And they are ridiculously light!

Col.

 

Hey Col,

Looking at the picture, it doesn't look as if it is but is the heel sole differential any different to a normal trainer?

Thanks

Robin