Hoka as a brand has really benefited from fashion starting to shift towards more big, chunky shoes. Doesn’t hurt that they’re super soft and bouncy

I own both, and you couldn't pull my Brooks from my dead cold hands. My Hoka needed Plantar fasciitis insoles immediately. Both are a good shoe. Your results may differ.

I tried the Hoka and I find that the insole is not comfortable at all, BUT the Brooks Adrenaline are very comfortable.

Brooks all the way. I tried a few Hokas, only one design was kind of fit me nicely, but almost 90% of Brooks fit great.

Ghost 15's are an amazing shoe! I love them so much!

Im a Brooks guy. I want to like the Hokas so bad, but they're just not right for my feet and knees.The Glycerin (especially the 19 &20 versions) are pretty bouncy and nice (the 18 not at all!). I find the Hoka midsoles to be dead feeling. They feel like a stiff dead platform. They also are a bit more narrow, and have less toe box room in general for most models, even compared to the Brooks (D) width. The exception is the clifton and the bondi. The bondi has great softness and feels supple, but there's literally no return or bounce on it, making it feel dead in a different way. On the brooks side, i find the Ghost to be harder and not enough plush and bounce. Levitate feels nice and springy but not super plush. But I will say that the Aurora-BL is an absolute game changer. Anyone that has denied Brooks' plushness and bounciness needs to try that shoe. It is the ultimate in bounciness and feels so soft! I know they used the same foam in the Glycerin 20, but (although a great shoe) does not even come close to the return and bounce and cloud like pleasure from the Aurora-BL.

had brooks..it took awhile to break in..found hoka better ,as you get older hoka keeps the pains away..their built for comfort and thats what you need from your shoes..❤ from ireland

A review of Glycerine and Bondi by ~240lbs runner who has both. Glycerine feels soft and squishy on the heel. Not so much midfoot. Bondi feels firmer underfoot, but makes you roll through your step more naturally. More mass under midfoot than the glycerine. Glycerine reduces impact on knees with softer, plusher cushioning. Bondi reduces impact on knees by facilitating better mechanical motion of joints. Both have pros and cons depending on running style. Glycerine is definitely better quality and comfier for a short run. If you're heavy for a runner and doing more than a 5k, go for the Bondi 8, your knees will thank you.

Still a very informative video!! Thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for

New to running and I’ve been researching the best shoe to buy for me. This video is really great. Definitely gave me some informative facts and comparison between shoes to make a good decision.

Durability: that's what has always called my attention to Brooks and has led me to choose them! Thanks for such a very useful comparison! Did appreciate it!

I also wore Hoka for a while, but the sole was too stiff and not very comfortable, so I switched to Adrenalin and I have to say that Adrenalin is my favorite of all stability shoes. I have tried all the well-known top brands over the last few years, but in the end I think the overall package from Brooks Adrenaline is the best.

Appreciate these valuable Moore perspectives. Hoka has inspired some NewBalance and Asics "big slab of sole" models which I enjoy. Unfortunately, the traditionally tightly-tapered toebox on the Hokas offends my flattened forefoot quite a bit. And the current Brooks models, as well. Still, when you combine a wide "bear paw" outsole, with a bit of Altra- like mercy in the toebox, modern diversity gives my feet something they can appreciate.

Great video! It’s very helpful to compare what model is the rival of which from different manufacturers. I’d love to see ASICS thrown in there along side these 2 (Hoka and Brooks). Great job!

At the beginning, it was quite hard for me to decide which one to buy. Eventually, I bought both as rotation. You'll never go wrong with these brands. But for Brooks, I'd size 1 up. And Hoka, I will always take the wide size, otherwise 1 upsize also. After using these two brands, I no longer use N*ke.

I switched from Brooks Beast to Hoka Clifton. The difference is night and day lol. I have high arches on my feet so i really need the cushion. The stiffness of the Brooks Beast is more suited to people with flat feet. Feet with high arches are already naturally stiff.

This was a great video! Exactly what I needed to know! Thanks for always being so detailed! Love your educational videos! 😊

I used to love brooks but both the adrenaline and the beasts have been disappointing. I much prefer the arahi and gaviota so I’m definitely team Hoka here.

Amazing video. Thank you. Answered so many questions I had. Orderd my Adrenalie

i really like my brooks adrenaline 22s

This is a cool video

Within normal body weight range glycerin is the most comfortable. If you're a little heavy adrenaline is the best. Glycerin is fine for 30 minute runs though. I run 80 minutes and they get pretty uncomfortable.

Best comparison video so far

BROOKS all day!

Just what I was looking for! Thanks you for this video

I really liked your video, very helpful, even if I'm watching it one year later. Thanks

The glycerin 20 is amazing

i’m choosing between bondi 8 and ghost 16 for standing in retail

THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME

oka clifton 9 great look, foot protection, bouncy while running, and light weight. Nice review🌷👏🏻

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video! Super helpful (and concise) breakdown! The Hokas do look more comfortable, but style-wise I prefer the brooks more because it doesn't have such an obvious logo on the shoe (I really don't like the big HOKA letters on the Hoka shoes). Don't really like the Brooks colors, but I like that they look like more streamlined and versatile shoes. Looking into the brooks ghost now as an everyday walking/active shoe

Really great video Steve

Just what I needed. Thank you sir

Had Brooks Launch 9’s first then Hoka Clifton 9’s. I personally like the Brooks better, lighter and feels more natural running in them . Brooks are comfy but I can feel the weight and just a little different for my taste. Brooks foe running and Hoka for walking

I tried a Bondi 7 after loving my SpeedGoat 4. Did not love the high stack and poor stability. Also had a weird time on the treadmill with the Bondi, the belt was dragging a little when I landed midfoot. That could be me, though. Love videos like these, Steve. Keep up the great work!

I’ve worn both Brooks and Hoka and they’re vastly different. Brooks are narrower, stiffer, and I didn’t like them at all. Hoka’s are wider, more bouncy, and I love them. I think if one of the brands works for you then the other probably won’t.

I'm a heavy runner, just started getting back into shape and overweight, flat, big wide feet. I went with the Hoka Cliffon 9 in Wide, very happy with the shoe. I was thinking I'd want the Bondi because it has more cushion, but that's not always a good thing when it comes to support.

Isn't the big difference in offset (5mm vs. 12mm) something to consider when comparing the Arai to the Adrenaline?

As a small business owner, in terms of popularity, isn't it all about the marketing methods that the respective companies use to push their products, or is it really the users' opinions that set the scale for popularity. Especially when it comes to price points.

A great video indeed 👍

As someone who lives in the suburb of Bondi, your pronounciation made me giggle. 😅

Very informative! TY.

Hoka Bondi is by far hands down more comfortable than Brooke’s Glycerin! Brooke’s laces constantly keep untying, too!

I have to disagree. Just because the Bondi is a neutral shoe does not mean it’s not stable. I find it adds more stability to unstable foot than many stability shoes. Other crazy stable neutral shoes are the Dyad and the new Gaviota 5.

I love my brooks adrenaline. Tried the hoka ariha and it just felt too soft and kinda bulky.

Do you think there is a Hoka equivalent of the Brooks Launch?

Would you recommend these shoes for someone who does a lot of walking at their job? I want to invest in a comfortable shoe that will last me a while- I walk around 10-12 miles during an 8 hour shift. Was looking at a lot of these models but don’t want to buy the wrong one with how expensive they are.

Hoka is for comfort...run in brooks..it's an actual sneaker for running

Not a runner but i work all week in boots as a mechanic walking on cement warehouse floors. I have mid to high arch…and a pretty normal width foot, never needed a wide but some shoes do fit little tight…trying to decide which one of these brands to buy for an everyday shoe while not working. Sometimes used as a trainer or working out, maybe treadmill and stairmaster. I bought On cloud stratus on clearance and they arent comfy at all for everyday wear. The Hoka having such a chunky outsole/midsole i worry could be more prone to rolling ankle is used as a trainer

In the last video you recommended a socks for plantar falciaties, I bought it's working perfect, I will try the shoes. A big thanks

Great explanation. Didn’t know that arahi was good also for suppination. Thought only workes for pronators. I

I have flat feet and the adrenaline’s gave me shin pain when using for 20 min + I swapped to ghost max and haven’t used another shoe since

Thank you for this video.

I've been running with the Ghost Max and Glycerin 21. I tried on some hokas (bondi 8) but felt like the midsole was too stiff for my foot.

Thanks for the great ideas. I've been looking for a good pair of running shoes and both these brands are appealing. I was seriously considering the Brooks Ghost but the Hoka Clifton looks great too. I usually wear down the inner heels of my shoes, especially the left shoe. Maybe the Arenaline/Arahi might be better choices? I wear a 9M (US men's), what sizes would you recommend in these brands/models?

Best in biz corngrats

I wanted to love Hoka but the toe box is too narrow. My little toe goes numb and my bunions peel.

If I could find that Clifton 9 blue to black with black lace I would buy it, but sadly I can't find it help please take my money.

I'm your Fan From The Philippines.

great content! which model would you suggest for someone with morton neuroma? I am not really narrow or wide feet. Thanks,

What’s the Gaviota 5 equivalent in Brooks? Thanks

thank you

Brooks Ghost Max, What do you think of it.

Hi! I run in the Brook defyance 12 and I would like to try Hoka’s, which model would you recommend? Thank you for your response!

Why is no one doing any comparison videos on the Brooks Levitate 6? I've used GEL Kayano 26's, Mach 4's/5's, and Ghost 13's. Strongly considering getting the Levitate 6's. Found a couple reviews, but no comparison vids of other companies' close(r) alternatives.

only gripe i have with hoka is that it sounds like.. errrrm... browsing their website prompts warning in my country due to the spelling. =/

Brooks 🤩🤩

I’ve been wearing Adrenaline ASR for years until Brooks discontinued them. What would be an equivalent in Hoka?

Thanks for the video. Which would you recommend for 2 weeks walking in Orlando around the theme parks please? I've a pair of Clifton 9 but would like another pair or two to rotate each day and bring back to the UK. Will be buying from fit2run at Disney Springs unless anywhere better around Disney. Any advice would be appreciated.

Brooks Glycerin it is then.

I have footdrop and lipidemia and my legs now since I had knee surgery and got a damage nerve my foot is in pain constantly I can’t hardly stand on it to go shopping or anything. I’m trying to find a shoe that is comfortable and will support my foot enough it maybe it will quit hurting what do you recommend?

Anyone have the Brooks Levitate shoe (men's)? If so, what are your thoughts on it. I have Hokas and a pair of Diadora running shoes but want to try those Levitate shoes. Do Brooks have anything for a wider foot?

Great video as I toggle between those brands. What are the Brooks va Hoka comparisons for trail?

So I'm a under-pronator (supinator) and according to Asics I need neutral/cushioned shoes. I'm thinking that their support shoes benefit over-pronators. Is this the case for all shoes or just Asics shoes in general?

Which one is best for mild shin splints ?

Bondi pronunciation in French is "bondee"

Hi! Which Hoka can u recommend to RNs who stand all day at work? I am currently using Clifton 7. I wanted to try too other brands. Thank you.

Which one it’s the best for Achilles tendinitis?

Do you have a Hoka comparison to the brook launch

What’s the best for 12hr shifts?

Good morning, right now I am running in clifton 8 and I am seeing I am demaging the outside of the shoe very fast ( i have a high arch) i am running 60 miles per week. Can you recommend me any brook or cliftton shoe? Thank you

Great video! My question is: what would be the HOKA equivalent of the Brooks Glycerin GTS 20, if there is any?

This was a great video. I did have a question; I’m trying to buy my brother a shoe He on his feet all day, He 6ft5 and size 14 Any recommendations that specific that benefit him?

What is alternative to Hoka Mach X in Brooks? Honesty still not sure if Hoka shoes for me. Last year running shoe store recommended Hoka Clifton 9, and I even ran a marathon in them. This year felt that after long runs my legs became more tired after wearing Clifton, I sold them on ebay. Just bought Mach X last week, but running in them feels so tight. Not sure if they should break in.

Can you do Altra vs brooks ?

What about a brooks comparison to hoka challenger 7?

"Run More" I am in desperate need of help! I have worn Brooks Ghost until the version 14 and 15 which I can't wear. My back and Thighs just can't adjust to them at all. All the versions Of Brooks Ghost up to version 13 were wonderful. I don't know what to do or where to go, I wear an orthotic and they fit well in the Brooks, do you have any ideas of what shoe I can move to, I am desperate to be able to walk/run without pain.

What Brooks would you recommend for someone that works 8 to 9 hours a day on concrete in retail looking for a good support like walking/you know running shoe when I go back and forth back and forth and also being 6'5 over 200 pounds was using the transmit threes by brooks just like as a cheap workshoot and they 2rer great but now I have the adrenaline Gts do you think those would be good for that

For the stability folks, another pairing I’ve worn: Brooks Beast & Hoka Gaviota

I tried the Brooks Adrenaline 22 and for some reason it hurt my knees vs Hoka Clifton which is what i usually wear. Wanted to try Brooks off your recommendation. IS the 12mm heel drop going to cause problems? I have had them a few weeks and find myself going back to the Hoka. Should i give it more time?

I am a nurse and walking/standing a lot at work and bought bondi 8 but to bulky looking for me, what do you suggest?

Thank you for this informative upload. Now into my 10th pair of Hoka Clifton/Bondi shoes, I am disappointed with the quality of the heel linings. After only 200 to 300 kilometres, holes are developing in the inner heel linings. I have a neutral gait, no foot deformities and I am lacing my shoes with care. Hoka are not responding to my queries. Would the Brooks Glycerin be more enduring in this regard and in your experience? and would a US size 11 in Hoka's be the equivalent size in Brooks? I have to order online, rather than accessing a shoe shop.

Splendido video, come sempre. Uso le cascadia brooks 16, che trovo eccezionali,.. se volessi passare a hoka cosa dovrei scegliere? Grazie mille davvero👍

Which shoes are good for pronation?

So, I do have a question. I wear a Clifton 8. It gives me a little discomfort on top of my foot. I cut the outside gusset and it’s a little bit better. My feet are may be a little bit tall. If that’s a thing. What cushion shoe might I find that won’t do this?

What about the Glycerine GTS variant? I’ve been curious since it has the guide rails from the Adrenaline. I need both cushion and support.

Anyone who calls it a Bon-Dee gets a down vote...

Hoka is by far superior in fit and feel, they just don’t last long

Hola Bondi 8 is hideous.

Hoka’s are junk, as many are finding out. I’ve been running for 45 years and have never had a pair break in less than 2 months as the soles on my Clifton’s did. I’ll never buy Hoka’s again.