HOKA  Stinson 8 Trail-Running Shoes - Women's

I used to run in Stinsons back when this model first came out. They had been my absolute favorites but at some point they seemed to make them narrower in the forefoot and I could no longer wear them. These fit me perfectly. They offer a perfect balance of cushion and responsiveness as well as grip for varied trail running and hiking terrain. I don't love the color but the construction seems very well made, and I care much less about look than I do overall function and performance. I'm excited to continue to put miles on these and to see how they perform over the long haul!

This is definitely a beefy shoe but after some use with running on grass along with more gravely trails, I understood why it needs to be. Despite that, it still feels lightweight. It provides instant stability and comfort when switching from smooth pavement and grass to a rockier surface. If you are strictly trail running this may not be the shoe for you as there are more aggressive treads out there with more durable heels but as a hybrid it works very well and I don’t find the foam heel to be overly aesthetically intrusive as I do with other hybrid shoes. I am not sure if this will end up climbing the ranks as my top running shoe but I enjoyed it a lot for hiking too.

I've worn these for a couple weeks now and already gotten a few compliments on how sharp the shoes look. These are my second pair of Hokas and I think they're great! True to size (even for my slightly wider feet), very well padded, and didn't require a break in period. They're super comfortable for long walks and standing for long periods, but they're not my first choice for trail runners, personally, though they might be perfect for other runners. They aren't my preferred trail runners mainly due to the significant platform of padding. I prefer trail runners to have a thick enough base, but these make me very concerned that I'll twist an ankle with how much height it adds (I have bad ankles). They add around 2 inches of height. If you are a trail runner that does prefer that l, I'd highly recommend. For me, I've loved them for walking long distances and around the house. Amazing to have that extra support when my feet are tired, so I've actually been wearing them every day since I got them, just not as trail runners. They were comfortable from day 1, and they have held up very well. The light color obviously shows scuffs, so they need a little cleaning but I like the material and it feels manageable to keep clean. I think these are true to size. My feet are a little on the wide side and these are spacious enough in the toe-box that they're very comfortable. Sometimes I go half size up to account for width but I don't feel that it's necessary for these.

At first, I was very hesitant on trying the Stinson 8 trail running shoes, but I was pleasantly surprised once I really start wearing them for my everyday shoes. I have worn the Arahi 6 (which I loved) and the Clifton 7, but I could never find a shoe that compared to what I loved with the Arahi 6. The Stinson 8 was exactly what I was looking for in a shoe. I love how the toe box is wide and that at the bottom of the shoe it gives me very good balance since I tend to lean my feet inward or outward while standing. These help with keeping me aware of correcting how I stand while also giving me a large surface area when I walk around. I did go up a full size (normally size 6.5 and went up to a 7.5), while lacing a heel lock, and this was the best choice for me. I really loved how comfortable these shoes are and even though I’m not doing trail running specifically right now (currently 8 months pregnant), these shoes have been a lifesaver and will buy more in the future!

Unannounced they went to a much more narrow toe box. Try these on before you buy them. I ordered mine through the mail and ended up returning them.

Best walking shoe ever. My feet have never felt this good at work.