@RoseAnvil 3 ай бұрын
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@louistoussaint1661 3 ай бұрын
For the next video u should try Merrell that’s one of the biggest opponents of hoka in Europe
@Tobias_Jose 3 ай бұрын
Greetings! Have you ever cut an Adidas Gazelle in half? It’s probably my favourite trainer, and always think they’re of decent quality, so am therefore curious as to the material content and construction. I couldn’t find a video on your page so was wondering if you’d ever consider assessing the Gazelle having already done the Samba? Best regards, have a good one and thanks for the great videos 🤗
@1maico1 2 ай бұрын
Why do you mix metric and US customary lengths in the same clip? The inch being based on the length of 3 barleycorns and the metre the distance light travels in a vacuum over a set time interval!
@owenselkirk3950 Ай бұрын
hoka bondis?
@HoriaBogdan3 3 ай бұрын
You have to add some Italian, German and Scandinavian brands to your outdoor boots comparison. (La Sportiva, Scarpa, Salewa, Lowa, Hanwag, Lundhags etc)
@outlanderzg 3 ай бұрын
La Sportiva is the best imho
@10baiserx 3 ай бұрын
Seriously, I've been waiting years for him to review some actual hiking boots
@8fledermaus8 3 ай бұрын
Meindl too
@martincrook1984 3 ай бұрын
Roa
@mikedarrell 3 ай бұрын
Limmer boots as well
@unpopularopinions1776 3 ай бұрын
I work in a hospital and operating room, and Hoka’s are probably the most popular shoe I see people wearing. Maybe one reason why they still saw growth during Covid.
@eisernfront8549 3 ай бұрын
I see a lot of boomers and middle aged people using it
@user-xf4es7eh9y 3 ай бұрын
they make a dedicated nurse shoe that's like fluid/blood proof, and non slip soles, and build on the same foundation as their neutral max cushion model. My other half is a nurse. I got her one when she graduated. great shoe but not cheap, comes in wide sizes. extra wide too I think. It's legit. But most of the nurses just wear the regular versions because they look cuter and have more colors and stuff. also more breathable. They just spray them with like ceramic coating so they don't absorb liquids, in theory.
@nuadarstark 2 ай бұрын
Yep, my mum is a lab technician in a hospital and Hoka Bondi's are some of the most popular shoes there.
@AudioFileZ 2 ай бұрын
There's nothing save for using a fairly soft blown mid-sole material and, pretty much, just doubling the mm thickness that makes a HOKA a HOKA. Other brands have answered this as it's easy to implement with zero added technology ,so as we go forward HOKA's thick mid-sole difference will be less unique. I say try a less thick version of Skecher's Hyper Burst technology running shoes...It doesn't get the respect I feel it deserves, and it is being copied to a similar result by even the current three top athletic shoe brands by changing a few manufacturing parameters to circumvent any intellectual property. The Hyper Burst combines the right mix of enhanced cushioning with retention of compression resilience (i.e. it keeps it's thickness much longer which enhances a good degree of control agains supination and pronation - which even many modern EVA based foams can't achieve). I like New Balance's Fresh Foam too, but it will compress quicker with heavy use so by itself it's not perfect. That said New Balance uses in in several guises some offering more resistance to compression with added motion control. I'm using several Skecher's Hyper Burst based running shoes for the last two-years and finding them excellent, and a better value, compared to HOKA. That brings up the other elephant in the room that during Covid exploded. On Running's cloud shoes. What they've done is to remove material instead of innovate material-wise or otherwise. By creating negative spaces in the midsole it made them feel softer yet it has its problems. It will compress with age faster, it will get objects and dirt hung up in the negative spaces, and it is a one-trick pony without much else. There's a reason you don't see many larger men, or men period, wearing these OR shoes as they just are really great in the support area. This brand fairs best for average weight women users. It will be interesting how they go forward as the trick of negative space will wear off and they'll have to innovate using something more substantial. I'm am a third generation shoe retailer who maintains a separate shoe repair and orthopedic modification facility. I don't speak from a point of no experience.
@russellzauner 3 ай бұрын
The split heel + diamond cutout = your foot's heel is feeling like it's making better connection with the ground so the transition is less jarring, it separates to guide it down nicely and it's got enough to cushion it while the diamond cutout cradles, flexing, cupping, and allowing midsole expansion on strikes, while better transmitting ground feel data to your own heel.
@joshgonzalez2885 3 ай бұрын
As someone who hiked in Hokas for 3 years. They only last 1 season if you go regularly. I still paid for them because nothing was as comfortable especially on the 10 mile trips
@Frizzlefry7 3 ай бұрын
Have you tried out the on cloud brand yet? I’ve been seeing a lot of those lately. I’m seeing some on sale for around 100 USD.
@tommysshih 3 ай бұрын
@@Frizzlefry7 If you like the feel of Hoka's you will proably hate On Cloud. Even the most cushioned model, the Cloud Monster feels rock hard in comparison to Hoka's
@Frizzlefry7 3 ай бұрын
@@tommysshih I’ve been reading some reviews saying the clouds are OKAY but the mesh uppers are tearing after minimal wear. So I’m pretty hesitant now. Thanks for the feedback.
@rvierra7235 2 ай бұрын
😂😅 You are the sucker they are targeting. Their business plan worked on you!!
@joshgonzalez2885 2 ай бұрын
@@rvierra7235 I mean I am putting 600 miles a season on them in Arizona desert while having immense cushion. It’s a trade off
@rustytownetreasures3191 3 ай бұрын
50+ year old here, I wore Brooks, still like them, but did buy a pair of hoka , and absolutely love the comfort
@jnm-eh6qt 3 ай бұрын
Ditto. I was a diehard Brooks loyalist. My physical therapist recommended Hokas and I'm hooked.
@RusticLiving4148 3 ай бұрын
I just bought a pair of Brooks Glycerin GTS’s. Haven’t had a chance to try them out yet. Hokas look very nice too. Might get a pair
@markm148 2 ай бұрын
52 years old with abused worn feet. I have never worn a more comfortable and better fitting shoe than Hoka.
@MichaelH-ck4hg 2 ай бұрын
I haven’t tried Hoka yet. I do have a pair of Brooks Ghost Max that I love. I’m standing on concrete at work for 50 to over 60 hours per week. The Brooks are four months old and still feel new.
@rustytownetreasures3191 2 ай бұрын
@@MichaelH-ck4hg ghost max are Great, however the hoka are awesome. I do alternate them , from day to day, with New balance 990 v4
@jamesridley9178 3 ай бұрын
I've been using a pair of the low top GTX for my mailman shoes and they've put up with a few months of 50+ miles a week on mixed surfaces with a lot of concrete and asphalt. They've been ... actually pretty great. No issues with them and they've been pretty darn comfy. I have very well tested the waterproofing on them and unless I accidentally go too deep into a puddle, my feet have been nice and dry. I'm glad that they performed well for you too!
@DeMart501 3 ай бұрын
Hi Weston, I used to sell Hokas and the rep told us that the swallow tail Is designed to displace energy more efficiently, that if you are going downhill or uneven surfaces it helps keep you sure footed. The rocker in it is designed to move your foot easier heel to toe so your foot isn’t doing all the work they kind of move your feet with you. I’ve asked about the vibram soles and I was told it isn’t fully covered to save on weight and cost, I don’t know how true that is. I would recommend this boot for long hiking mileage or backpacking as it really keeps your feet feeling fresh even after hiking all day. I use mine for backpacking only and they have been a game changer for me. Someone else mentioned they don’t last long and they are right: The EVA foams with constant use will only last about 6 months. That is for all shoes that use a lot of EVA. My suggestion don’t use them all the time and rotate different pairs to make them last
@JJ-zr6fu 3 ай бұрын
I love my hoka hiking boots I know my footing will be secure every step
@thartwig 3 ай бұрын
“These boots will last longer if you dont wear them!” 😝😒
@DeMart501 3 ай бұрын
@@thartwig in simplistic terms yes, but footwear is like a tool. You want to use the right tool for the right job. A hiking boot is not an everyday boot, much like a screwdriver is not a hammer. Use it for it’s intended purpose and you’ll be fine.
@Jarekx2007 3 ай бұрын
@@DeMart501 I don't want 5 screwdrivers that do the exact same thing.
@thartwig 3 ай бұрын
@@DeMart501 but thats a given which makes it a non-statement. The less you use anything the longer it will last, but if you cant use it very long even for its intended purpose what good is it? I usually wear thursday chelseas every day, and for physical work or hiking I have hiking boots. What youre suggesting is common if not normal, I personally dont know anyone who wears hiking boots every day like sneakers, but 6months for any shoe, worn every day, thats not a great investment at 240$
@echtogammut 3 ай бұрын
It's amazing how fast Hoka has grown. I started wearing them after my training coach started using them after being a support runner for an ultra runner (~ 2010). That said for trail hiking or running, I think Solomon and La Sportiva, two of the top brands, but it is very model dependent.
@hypothalapotamus5293 2 ай бұрын
Everything depends on what you are using it for. If I want to have fun running down a dry rocky trail, La Sportiva has several good shoes. Base plate, relatively flat lugs, and sticky rubber outsole. Solomons have more specific offerings for mud and other stuff. For zone 2 spam in the mountains, hokas are probably comfortable enough to be a good choice. Then there are those areas with incredibly slick tree roots near cliffs... was so bad I was wondering if microspikes or spiked logging boots would have been appropriate.
@zubertish 3 ай бұрын
For a moment there, i thought surely you were going to trash Hoka. I was surprised you went tippy toe to place them at #1. I own three different pairs of Hokas. They aren't the boots but the trail runners ( Bondi and Speedgoat) and i use them casually as i can't run. They are fantastic for my Plantar Fascitis with only the Speegoats needing an orthotic insert. My foot specialist at the VA suggested them. Awesome. I ended up getting a pair of their flips and the cushion in all three is like cloud walking. The relief on my injured foot is terrific. As an aside, I believe that in addition to the 'marketing' aspect of the ButterFly heel, it allows the width of the heel to be wider all the while saving on materials/cost. The wider heel helps in preguiding the heel strike towards the centering/loading of the weighted contact and pre loads the landing to help offset the impact. That's using SWAGS. Thanks for yet another terrific review!
@stevedesilets1105 2 ай бұрын
I am not sure why I watch these to be honest, but I really like the content.. Straight forward information, backed with some great metrics/tools etc. I never knew how interesting shoe construction is. Great job!
@samrichards8609 2 ай бұрын
3 videos. Maybe 70 comments I've gone through. No one had a good funny or interesting comment But yes I'm with you, dunno why im here but it's good shit.
@stevenswann2835 3 ай бұрын
Would love to see you cut and review the Merrell MOAB.
@paulname5483 2 ай бұрын
I have a pair I’ve owned now for 8 years (first pair actually) and still wear them for hiking and camping trips. They were perfect right out the box and broke them in Hiking around Lake Tahoe.
@chinalatinafilipina 20 күн бұрын
I just bought these! thank you for explaining the features. I feel better spending money on shoes I wont be able to walk in until next year. Im week 14 post achilles surgery and this brand has changed my life. I wear the tennis shoes and its stable and supporting me during PT.
@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH 3 ай бұрын
I have the Kaha One and they were my first Hoka and I fell in love with them. I work in trades and am on my feet moving around all day and these are my go-to’s over a lot of brands that I own.
@UnknownUser-rb9pd 3 ай бұрын
When you walk or run, if you have a relatively normal gait, you don't hit the ground with the centre back of the heel but instead hit it towards the outside corner. Then you roll diagonally towards "toe off" which is the big toe. If you examine heel wear on your shoes you'll see the wear pattern is towards the lateral (outside) part of the heel. I assume the "swallow tail" heel groove controls over-pronation and reduces the amount of inward roll of the foot for the large percentage of the population who roll too far inwards after the heel strike. The dual density EVA along the medial (inside) of the heel will also be used for this purpose.
@Red_Twizzler 3 ай бұрын
Seriously. People will believe ANYTHING. Such a gimmick.
@UnknownUser-rb9pd 3 ай бұрын
@@Red_Twizzler The USA has a bigger percentage than any other nation on earth who use orthotics in their footwear. Remarks like yours makes me think that perhaps some people might prefer everybody to use expensive podiatrists and custom orthotics when much of the time simple solutions can work well.
@user-lg7gp6fg3g 2 ай бұрын
Love the hiking series! I’d like to see Lowa and Solomon boots cut open!
@chuckpatterson8895 3 ай бұрын
Had two pairs of the Anacapa. Loved those boots. Will have to try these out. Thanks
@jasonbinney2979 3 ай бұрын
I'm a tech vendor that works in hospitals and clinical staff seem to LOVE Hokas for their comfort. I also stand and walk 8-10 hours nonstop but unfortunately I have 6E wide feet so there aren't any Hoka options for me lol.
@aaronlindsay8944 3 күн бұрын
Man, I haven't even tried them on yet, but I'm really liking the look of these
@haijj 3 ай бұрын
My Salomon GTX 4d boots are my most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned, and while I will buy them again, these hokas are next on my list to try out.
@cynical1985 3 ай бұрын
agree completely, taken a couple of those boots trekking across several continents and they've never let me down, can't wait to see how they stack up against the others on the list!
@CharliehuethePuff 3 ай бұрын
Hey Weston! Any chance you could do some Zamberlan boots one of these days? I used the Zamberlan 309 Trail Lite Gore-Tex Hiking Boots for Tree Planting in BC/Alberta Canada and they worked out pretty well for me. Curious to see how these and their other products stack up. Thanks for doing what you do! :D
@BeerNye 3 ай бұрын
I would love to see you cut apart the Danner Mountain 600 leaf. I’ve had a pair for a few months now and really like them so far- would be curious to see how they stack up to other foam hikers.
@danstrmsnes8997 3 ай бұрын
Review the Ultra Raptor Mid II GTX by La Sportiva. They are very popular in Norway, and personally I think they are very good.
@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup 3 ай бұрын
I just picked up a pair of those for $120 on closeout at rei but don't really hike. I was planning on using them on rainy days.
@ChineseKiwi 3 ай бұрын
They have a quite narrow toebox however. For wider toe boxes, the La Sportiva TX Hike is a lot better. I have quite particular feet and toe width in which all the ‘favourites’ don’t fit because of the narrow toeboxes. I found the TX Hike to be a lot better than the Raptor, even factoring out the toebox issue.
@davewebster5120 3 ай бұрын
The ironic thing is Hoka's are the shoe of choice for nurses and medical caregivers. Turns out being on your feet for 12 hours a shift comfy shoes win out.
@JackCarsonite 3 ай бұрын
The foam blows out in no time. I use them for work too, and after 300-500 miles, they're toast.
@GoodkatNW 3 ай бұрын
@@JackCarsonite 300-500mi is normal for any plush shoe style. Denser foam lasts longer, but isn't as comfy. For many step heavy jobs, paying $150/year is worth the huge difference in comfort (many hospitals, kitchens, and service positions also come with a shoe stipend per year)
@JJ-zr6fu 3 ай бұрын
Yeah the barefoot craze always yields to the actual comfort
@invaderjoshua6280 Ай бұрын
I have extremely sensitive feet because I have autism which raises my sensitivity to textures, and bunions which where made way way worse from being in the military. Hoka's are a godsend. They have so much cushioning and are so unrestrictive that my feet can stretch-out and my bunions have very very slowly actually started to reverse on their own without the surgery the military said I would have needed to stay in. I'm completely bought into Hoka's now.
@dann317 3 ай бұрын
I've owned these for a year, lots of miles hiked. The waterproof definitely fails in slushy snow and heavy rain. They last for an hour or so and the toe is the first to always go. The lugs on the bottom wear out quicker than I would have wanted. Otherwise these boots have been great. The stride it puts you is really nice and cushion is great as well. I got them for their cushion and they hold up with a heavy ruck sack. Grip is pretty good on terrible rocks and angles. I'd buy again if I could find them on sale. Kaha Gtx > UA HOVR Dawn boot
@dbrandon4528 3 ай бұрын
So… I own this exact pair of boots. My biggest problem is finding boots in a size 15. and then finding them in a B width. For me personally this boot is nothing short of amazing! It’s extremely comfortable. I can put my prescription plastic arch supports in and the narrow toe box for me is a perfect fit. Are they worth $240? For me personally yes, but that’s because I wear a size 15. If you didn’t wear a size 15, They are over priced @ $240. They are definitely worth trying if you’ve got the money or if you find them on sale. Thanks so much for the video. Makes me feel good about my purchase.
@SAMURAI32971 29 күн бұрын
I used the Hoka Kaha on my trek to Everest Base Camp last October. It felt great even if I've only used it a couple of months earlier. Good support and my feet did not hurt after 7-10 miles of daily hiking for 2 weeks. Only problem is that the trims that look sewed in are only glued and started to separate good thing I had superglue with me. Other than that I would recommend this book for light to moderate hiking. Even though I did use it for base camp.
@louistoussaint1661 3 ай бұрын
You should make a video on the Merrell shoes dat’s the biggest opponent of hoka and Salomon in Europe 🙏🙏🙏
@slkric1724 3 ай бұрын
The Hoka Speedgoat is my go to hiking trail boot.
@ChineseKiwi 3 ай бұрын
The toebox was way too narrow for me when I tried it.
@sethhawken7375 3 ай бұрын
I have an OG pair before they got bought. 7 yrs and countless hiking miles and so happy with them.
@darkismkayla 2 ай бұрын
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
@randallthomas5207 2 ай бұрын
Many decades ago when I was a serious runner, I was given a pair of Nike Long Distance Five, aka the LDV. They had very wide heels which greatly increased the stability. Which also worked really well at launching sand and small rocks into the opposite shoe as you ran. So if I wore them running the power line roads outside Boulder City, Nevada, I had to stop every mile or mile and a half to dump out the sand. To add to my dislike, to get the weight down they had hollow areas under the ball of the foot. I was rock hopping and had the point of a rock come up through and break my foot. Last pair of Nikes I have worn. If I got given a pair, I gave them away. I have been extremely wary of anything with a very wide heel tread, and low angle returns ever since.
@DesignRhythm Ай бұрын
I do trail running & long distance thru hiking, Hokas are my favorite.. but yes, they are not necessarily built to last forever, but their comfort & lightweight is why I keep going back. Usually, about 1 year and then replace. I do find Solomons are best for their tred which lasts forever & has a great grip.
@shontelle5527 3 ай бұрын
Great video! Would love to see you do some mens vs women's boot comparisons to see if they actually make them the same (I feel mine often wear out much quicker than men's of the same brands etc)
@samrichards8609 2 ай бұрын
Yeh good call. I betcha they cut even more on the women's range. I know I would...damn women wanting more
@plaid-n-ammo 2 ай бұрын
I got a pair of hoka walking shoes for going on vacation. Really glad I did. There light and have great support.
@PhoenixBeI 3 ай бұрын
I'm always curious about how women's shoes fare in comparison to men's. I'd like to know if the shoes I get my wife and daughter are up to par. I've noticed that women's products can have a lesser quality than men's, and I'm wondering if the same is true for shoes. I would appreciate it if you could add the same model in women's when cutting them in half. Thanks, bro.
@rmrintoul 3 ай бұрын
Agreed, I love my Hokas, but they’re pretty fragile. La Sportiva would be my request- the TX4 mid is a really interesting shoe
@kgman7359 Ай бұрын
Yeah, love my la sportiva's
@robhaddock2034 2 ай бұрын
Hey, you’re mistaking/conflating CMEVA midsoles with direct injection EVA midsoles. Direct injection soles are where a liquid foam is injected into a mold attached to the bottom of a lasted upper (search Desma machines for videos of the process), which in turn bonds it with that upper without the need for additional glues (Lowa and Ecco are good examples of this in hiking). This process is good for reducing production costs and allows for design details on side walls not achievable with traditional moulds, such as cuts outs (again see Lowa) but is tougher to tune the foams for more high performance needs and tends to be heavier. CMEVA, or compression mold EVA, is a 2 stage process where an oversized EVA foam shape is compressed down into the final designed form. These will traditionally be lighter, offer a much wider variety of foam densities/characteristics and from a design perspective, allow for much finer detail on the sidewalls for textures etc. There’s of corse a lot more to this than outlined above, but trying to keep it simple. Glad to see you enjoyed the KAHA 2 enough to put it in the top spot above some great competition. It was a project I designed and developed with the HOKA team back during lock down.
@darkismkayla 2 ай бұрын
I have one kislux bag I got in 2019, it's the LV white catogram speedy. It's counter quality and it has a nice honey patina now, so the leather is real. I think whatever makes you happy go for it. I've seen LV with plastic leather and blood red glaze...
@TumbleweedRancher 3 ай бұрын
Lowa Renegades have been my hiking boot of choice for around 20 years. Got my 3rd pair about 5 years ago.
@bbroogs 2 ай бұрын
My brother wore these hiking snow in New Mexico. Suffice to say they are NOT waterproof above the midline lol. He was soaked while the other two of us in normal ass oboz bridgers were comfy and splendid.
@shodack5124 3 ай бұрын
My BIL just hiked the Appalachian trail in Hoka sneakers. I've sort of ignored the brand until then, but that definitely sparked my curiosity. Thanks for this topic!
@proscriptus 3 ай бұрын
One of the big issues with such a thick sole when backpacking is it makes it easier to roll an ankle, and that's compounded in a very light boot that has less ankle support.
@misteral9045 3 ай бұрын
These look like they'd be really comfy for someone who only hikes occasionally but is looking for rougher terrain where a more solid boot would be a little clunky. Good for rock scrambles or log hopping.
@ArtemisiaAbsinthium 3 ай бұрын
Oakley boots? They are amazing
@samstucky9984 2 ай бұрын
Bought a pair of these a few days ago. They're $60 off right now on HOKAs site. Pleasantly surprised to see them take the #1 spot! Maybe I'll buy another pair while the sale lasts???
@thomasthetrain19 3 ай бұрын
As a 2 time 46er with bad knees these and the speedgoat5's have absolutely saved me. I have tried so many boots and these keep me on the trails. They do wear out faster than others I've tried but that's a trade off I'm willing to take.
@BaldacciHonse 2 ай бұрын
Yes the color of the kislux is beautiful and it is a great decision, maybe one day they will add feet and straps. It would be nice to have a bigger bag during the colder months when we have to store gloves, beanies, scarves, etc…
@Thunderbird-2 3 ай бұрын
Hoka's new and improved Midsole! Now with "Retsyn".
@mirt8 3 ай бұрын
Yo Weston. Love the channel! Can you please get into running so that we can get these types of reviews for running shoes? TYVM
@andreasjensen8451 2 ай бұрын
I work in an outdoor store. One thing people get wrong about gear is that you pay for lightweight. It's complex to make light stuff good. Hoka is not the most durable. But they are the ones where you get the most comfort to weight ratio
@Rippy31 3 ай бұрын
I'm hoping the Timp Day Hiker catches your eye by Altra🦋👣
@frazierwillard9316 3 ай бұрын
I've got a pair of the Hoka Zinals that are for trail running and I don't trail run much but I love the traction. Very comfortable.
@Animalstyle69 2 ай бұрын
I like the big sloped heel. It descends nice on rock .. more surface area more traction.. I come from mountain biking so I think of it that way it’s like a big bike tire at low pressure.
@joshuakeltz7025 3 ай бұрын
Hoka does make good running shoes. Would like to see a comparison of the higher end, modern hunting boots like Crispi, Kenetrek, and Han Wag.
@esteurer1 2 ай бұрын
Would love to see a review on the Oboz Bridger boots, love your videos, thank you for all that you do sir, cheers!
@ThisisRubbishlo 2 ай бұрын
I want more HOKA in my life, great boots
@Jason-bd5iq 2 ай бұрын
I honestly couldn’t tell the model of my Hoka boots but they don’t have that weird booty. Had them about 4 years and use them only a few times a year. Decently comfortable, water proof and unbelievably grippy on ice and slick rock. Hokas wear very quickly as a compromise for the comfort but I’ve had countless pairs but only one of the boots and the $200 price range for the boots is pretty cheap.
@injuredtabletennisplayer1474 3 ай бұрын
That boot caused me to develop Achilles tendinitis. Have the original one one. Love those. And two runnings which are great.
@TheMazkon 3 ай бұрын
I´ve got the Kaha´s and Keen´s Zionic waterproof boot... I´ve got a minor Plantar on the right foot, and the Keen Zionic is clearly the most comfy for me.
@jeremyk1060 2 ай бұрын
No Solomons in the hiking boot show down?
@felissour3088 3 ай бұрын
Love your content! Please review the Nike Vomero 5 next 🙏
@joshdavis7038 2 ай бұрын
Review the Goruck MacV-1 boots. They are great for hiking, amongst other things.
@bultitude28 3 ай бұрын
I have a Pair of the low top Kahas and have been wearing them almost daily for 7 months. They are the most comfortable shoe I have ever wore and have stopped the usual aches and pains I get from being on my feet at work all day. I will agree with your opinion that the soles will wear down quick as mine are now starting to go through the Vibram parts and onto the foam underneath. I will however buy another pair. Can't beat the supreme comfort.
@2yoyodog 3 ай бұрын
Easy..real easy to fix the wear problem on Vibram parts....been doing it for years. Find local shoe repair person who'll sell you a piece of relatively resistant rubber compound (determine correct thickness)..buy a tube of quality rubber cement (follow gluing instructions)..file/sand worn parts of Vibram until flat. Cut/glue and contour... Problem solved...saves money.
@michaelgarner4673 3 ай бұрын
I have that same Hoka Hiking boot and I really like it,,,, I bought them new but only paid 199!!! Still pricy but I really enjoy mine,!!!!! It’s very comfortable!!!
@tommy1273 3 ай бұрын
How did you not have the title "Hoka or hokum?"
@paulik3 2 ай бұрын
I would love to see a review on "La sportiva " hiking boots , they seem like good boots for the untrained eye.
@RJ-om2dz 2 ай бұрын
The most experienced, high mileage hikers use trail runners for almost all regular trails. Even in cold conditions. This is true for almost all high mileage hikers like thru hikers. The idea you need or have benefit from a stiff, water proof boot should be stated with caution given the near universal disagreement among the most experienced, extreme hikers.
@joshgonzalez2885 3 ай бұрын
Would love to see an ON hiking boot. Feel like they make better hiking shoes than running
@jeroen1989 3 ай бұрын
On the channel or in the stores? In the latter I need to inform you that they have plenty of hiking shoes available; also boots.
@joshgonzalez2885 3 ай бұрын
@@jeroen1989 ON Cloud lol the brand
@Tang-qi6zw 3 ай бұрын
For durability, I will say I had the Tennines as a running shoe, and those wore out disappointingly quick. The rubber completely tore away from the foam, so I only got like 150 miles of trail running up mountains in George Washing National Forrest with those. But they are unmatched as a trail running shoe, and great with rocky hills.
@jamesbruce 2 ай бұрын
I want to love Hoka, but two issues for me that make me choose Altra, Too Narrow, and lateral stability. All that squish not great on sidehill off camber. Also, a minor issue is that cactus spines go right through the sole.
@lynn95441 2 ай бұрын
Have worn out 8-9 pairs of Hokas for the last decade. Love them! The soles are so grippy that they can be used as water shoes for canyoneering when the tread is nearly gone. However, these new Kaha 2 GTX treads are not as grippy, so slip more on rock, especially when wet. Not the end of the world, but a surprise disappointment. On the plus side, they are actually more comfortable than the previous Kahas.
@ChaseTheTech 3 ай бұрын
Ik it's far away but for Moctober this year you should do a moccasin comparison. It's a surprisingly deep rabbit hole for slippers
@NormanF62 3 ай бұрын
Galibier Super Guide by Richard Pontvert is the standard by which all hiking boots are judged. Old school thick one piece leather, Norwegian welt construction, durable rubber soles, tough hardware and the famous red laces. For the price, the best boots in the world and with the Super Rando below it, I’ve had only to replace a worn heel! Still going strong - that’s how well made they are.
@Mntnphotog 3 ай бұрын
The full-length steel shaft often snapped near the arch with lots of hiking. Really more of a mountaineering boot intended to pair with the semi-rigid crampons of the day. But yes, an amazingly well built boot that was the highest standard of the era!
@JJ-zr6fu 3 ай бұрын
Just got done hiking around all week in the hoka bubble hiking boots it’s great
@Eskimofo-le4sy 3 ай бұрын
Rose Anvil should review the Danner Mountain 600 Evo next.
@sepehryekebash 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this video, can't wait to see quest 4 and how it compares to this
@barryrahn5957 3 ай бұрын
For the the monastic purist among us, you still can't beat a pair of 4mm thick, iron hard vibrant sole - after they're broken in of course, hiking boots!
@barryrahn5957 3 ай бұрын
Our miles must be earned the long way through long-suffering and self mortification. The punishment is the reward - plus the bragging rights you'll earn sporting a pair of well broken in old school hikers. Tremendous!
@darylhill9400 Ай бұрын
Keep on dreaming
@fredsvlogandreviews5867 2 ай бұрын
Toward the end there about wide shoes. I can not even think of a shoe or boot that is too wide. I have not found one yet. Even the splay still need to be wider for my foot but mainly to accommodate the tuberosity of fifth metatarsal which sticks out on the side of the foot making that part the widest part of the foot.
@alexandredebellefeuille785 2 ай бұрын
Please do Scarpa Fuegos next! Every one who is not using loggers on wildland fire crews are using these!!
@30smsuperstrat 3 ай бұрын
32 years on my feet for 9.5-10 hours a day carrying boxes around on concrete and first asics was the only shoe I could wear to not aggregate the plantar tendons or heal bruscitus . Then Hoka came along as a godsend. Unfortunately, I'm limited to leather like covering due to company regulations, and Hoka is the only wedge sole should "Bondi" that works for me. Recently, the newer models do NOT breathe well anymore. 😬🙄
@cbrstar7145 3 ай бұрын
I bought a pair of Hooka hiking boots from Winners. Super comfortable but can't seem to handle walking on asphalt. I noticed the soles wearing out almost immediately! Now only wear them on actual hikes.
@S7tronic 3 ай бұрын
Have a pair of Hoka 2's just over a year, hiking/walking, 40-50 km a week on average. Love them, amazingly comfortable but the tongue is a bit on the small side if you lace all the way to the top. the foam sole has held up remarkably well, however the lugs of the front of the sole-specifically the section to the front of the Vibram logo-are almost fully worn down. Will probable replace them with another pair.
@2yoyodog 3 ай бұрын
Check out my response to repair worn Vibram. (Comment by Dann317)...Easy to repair...Sand/file worn Vibram..buy some rubber compound available from local shoe repair/..some good quality rubber cement. Saves money and keeps you running. Been doing it for years.
@user-pp5or5og4k 3 ай бұрын
I regularly hike in HOKA Speedgoats and Torrents. No issues.
@zacharyfindlay-maddox171 2 ай бұрын
Rose Anvil please do a video about LALO shoes/boots! They are a great company! I wear their rapid assault boots for work, they are very comfortable and are so grippy, and drain water very well. Cheers!
@jw_25 3 ай бұрын
I've tried Hoka hiking boots before and they are pretty good but priced a bit too steep. Thus far my two favorite hiking boots are the Adidas Terrex Free Hiker (above average durability, great performance, soft boost foam, and can always be acquired for cheap when on sale) and the Nnormal Tomir 2.0 (best hiking boot I've ever owned thus far but I can't seem to wear it out yet).
@aurtisanminer2827 2 ай бұрын
The tennines look like they have good floatation on snow.
@pootinplays 2 ай бұрын
Can you PLEASE do the topo athletic trail venture 2. I think it would tick all of the boxes you are looking for and id like to see it cut open. It's basically the me hoka with a wide toe box plus the lacing system is great
@AcornElectron 3 ай бұрын
This is interesting as since I’ve been following Storror I’ve been getting regular Hoka adverts on KZfaq.
@texandy89 3 ай бұрын
You should review Salomon Boots and should've add them to the hiking boots videos
@Aiundergroundstudio 3 ай бұрын
Definitely want to see an International boot brand comparasion
@joshread3220 2 ай бұрын
I'd like to see the Merrell Moab 3 in this series
@ErwinSchroedinger-sw7ze 3 ай бұрын
You should choose a real atlantic mid west european hiking shoe: Meindl Himalaya or similar B+C rated shoe
@hypothalapotamus5293 2 ай бұрын
Who needs a $350 Hiking shoe with crampon compatibility when someone on all trails claims that he ascended a 30 degree slope that is sheet ice with only a pair of trail runners and no traction aides? -The Average Colorado winter hiker
@ErwinSchroedinger-sw7ze 2 ай бұрын
Hiking boots support your ankle and are fully controlled by your posture similar to skiing shoes. It is handy on rocky terrain and snow or with crampons. Relaxed ankle can tolerate a trail shoe slipping under, but when backpacking that is not always the case. A soft shoe can sure have a good grip on -15°C ice surface but wouldn't count on it.
@hypothalapotamus5293 2 ай бұрын
@@ErwinSchroedinger-sw7ze I'm more ridiculing the people where I live than explaining why higher end alpine hiking boots are unnecessary (the scenario I presented is one where trail runners aren't a good idea). The other trend I've noticed is people going out on deep snow on a particularly warm spring day in shoes and then postholing 4 feet deep in the afternoon and getting stranded...
@jortpeters6419 3 ай бұрын
Lots of hikers on KZfaq a swearing by the topo pursuit (trail running) or traverse (hiking). So that can be an interesting boot to look at. They often compare it to the altra's but say it is more durable
@3nikki 21 күн бұрын
I took the Kaha 2 GTX out on an 10 mile Appalachian Approach Trail recently with eager anticipation. Unfortunately it was not as good as my Hoka Speegoat 2 Mid GTX. My feet were sliding inside the shoe though it was the same size as the Speedgoat. Nor was the cushioning as comfortable as with the Speedgoat. Not sure if it has anything to do with how I lace. I am not sold on this so far.
@zhukov43 3 ай бұрын
Hoka Kaha 2’s are pure joy.
@groghunter7403 2 ай бұрын
would love to see some checking of some of the claims Oboz makes.
@urbanfrit 3 ай бұрын
Topo Trailventure 2 WP. I haven't tried these but I think they fit your brief. I moved from Altra to Topo about 3 years ago and have 4 pairs now, road runners and non WP trail runners. Topo toebox is as roomy as the old Altras, before it was narrowed to grab more of the mainstream market. My Topos have done some proper mileage and durability is unquestionably better than Altras
@aguafria9565 3 ай бұрын
Went to my local looking for some new running shoes, tried on the Hoka's and OnCloud... I think you can tell I didn't end up buying any Hoka's. The other thoughts I've had after following the whole barefoot movement - heel striking seems to lead to a lot of problems for your foot health.
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