HOKA  Stinson 8 Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

Fantastic shoe. If you like the 7, you’ll like the 8. Very plush but feels pretty stable, and feels lighter than the 7 to me. I like the new heel collar, so far less debris gets in. Upper is soft yet sturdy. It’s a big shoe, so be prepared to be another 2 inches taller. 4 stars only cause the midfoot feels a little smaller than the 7, even for me who has a narrow foot. Hoping it’s a one off issue but it Gave me some blisters on my arch which has rarely ever happened.

Quality shoe. As a trail runner coming exclusively from another brand for the last 8 years, I was surprisingly impressed with the Stinson 8. I am also not used to such a high stack height. But this shoe was super comfortable, and I can see why it would be ideal as a road to trail option for longer training and racing. As a road to trail shoe, it has sufficient lugs to grip the trail on acsents/descents. I probably would not use it on super technical terrain because I like to "feel" the trail, and the stack height on these would be too much. I was also surprised at how supportive the shoe felt given the massive stack and plush ride. While this is not a "fast" shoe in any sense (too heavy), the plushness makes the comfort level definitely high. I could run on roads and light trails in these shoes for many hours without foot issues. I did a 2.5 hour trail run with moderate ascent and a 1.5 hour road to trail, and on both occasions, the shoe performed great. I would also consider using these on a long heavy trail ruck/hike. Although I haven't had the chance to try it yet, I think they would hold up well and keep your feet happy all day. I am not sure yet how they will wear/hold up because they are still new to me, but they seem well constructed. And from those I know who always run in Hokas, they generally last. To sum it up, while I am not ready to abandon my preferred trail shoe altogether, my experience with the Stinson 8 has me reconsidering my options for shoe in certain circumstances. Prior to running in this shoe, I hadn't run in a Hoka in many years. My initial impression is that there's a good chance I will run through this shoe and then consider another pair when this one wears out.

Wow! Initially, my first thought was wow those are some thick soles, but now I’m more like MY KNEES ARE IN LOVE!! These shoes preformed beyond expectations, they are soft springing and fantastic on your knees, I’ve never been much of a runner but I can tell you that I wouldn’t mind another pair of these when it’s time to buy another. I’ve already put roughly 100+ miles on them and they still feel like the first day out of the box

The Stinson has been my go to shoe for the last several years running ultras. I’ve been through 8 plus pair of them. The nice wide toe box is no more and they are a foot squeezer. Not sure why the change.

As a 60-year-old casual runner (5' 9", 160 lbs), I’ve used a lot of running shoes over the years, and the Hoka Stinson 8 really impressed me. They are lightweight and breathable, and have a grippy tread. The cushioning is substantial, but what stood out most was the energy return—it felt like they added a noticeable extra spring to my step, especially on hard-topped surfaces where I felt I was able to run faster than I normally do. I took them on three separate runs ranging from 4 to 6 miles each on cement and asphalt. My legs felt great and well-protected during and after every run. My only minor critique is the fit in the forefoot; I do wish Hoka had designed these with a slightly larger toe box to give the toes room to splay naturally. Overall, a fantastic option if you want maximum cushioning and great responsiveness for road-running.

Good traction, stability f/ hi cush. Do like the rocker. Feel only slightly heftier than my smooth hardpack runners (NB 880 v15). usual 9.5D size fit perfect... Most Excellent sales assist/customer service at REI store in SATX!

This is my third pair of Stinson's (two model 7's and one model 8) and these feel a half size too small. The shoe feels light and stable. A bit more support than I felt with the 7's so overall 5 stars. This model just came out and I had no reviews to reference but I wanted others to know about my sizing issue.

Very comfortable, supportive shoes. Great for both walking trails and pavements. Has none of the usual sponginess I’ve experienced with other Hoka shoes and, for a change, the Hoka logo is discretely displayed. Tip: I went up a half size and they fit perfectly.

If ya need a shoe to be in all day on dirt or concrete , these are for you, I bought these for PAX west, an event that typical rotate through three pairs of shoes a day on. And I wore these for the entire event and they served me fantastic.