Hoka One One Running Shoes Reviews

Hoka One One is the brand that made maximal running shoes a reality. Born on the trail but successful on the road as well, Hoka running shoes are lightweight, fast and with a low heel drop.

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Weight
11.3 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka Skyward X is a highly cushioned, stable trainer best suited to easy runs. It has a convex carbon plate which isn't really needed because you can't feel the so-called “suspension system”...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.3 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The HOKA Mach 6 is an everyday shoe that has enough stack height in the midsole to give you that comfortable ride for those long runs and light enough to make you pick up the speed. If you're...” Read expert review
Paul Soriano
Shoe Obsessed Runner
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Racing
“The Hoka Cielo X1 is a heavy racer which feels more like a long run trainer. It has incredibly deep, soft cushioning and a high toe-spring but its flexible carbon plate makes it feel too relaxed and...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9.6 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Road
“The Hoka Arahi is a moderate stability trainer built to be a daily trainer. It is a blend of traditional and nontraditional stability aspects that makes it an unique trainer. The Arahi has its...” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.
Weight
12.7 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Trail
“The HOKA Stinson 7 provides an exceptionally stable, reliable, highly cushioned ride for road to non-technical trails. For everyday training or longer efforts where the terrain varies between roads,...” Read expert review
Katherine Takai
Long Distance Runner, former Sprinter.
Weight
8 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Hoka Zinal 2 is even lighter than the original and still delivers a fast ride for runners wanting to cruise down their favorite non-technical dirt and grass trails. ” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
10.9 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Road
“The HOKA ONE ONE Gaviota 5 offers top comfort and support, with an ultra-wide base and one of the brand’s highest stack heights, yet has dropped almost an ounce from previous models. This latest...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
7.1 oz.
Drop
3 mm.
Category
Road
“The Hoka Cielo Road is a lightweight, cushioned racing shoe that is focused on the 5k/10k distance. It can be used as a lightweight trainer for those faster days as long as the total distance isn’t...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
Weight
9.4 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Hoka Mach X is an excellent new speed trainer which has a versatile ride. It shares more in common with the Rocket X 2 than the Mach 5 because it has a soft, energetic ride as a result of the...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.7 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Hoka Torrent 3 has a slightly different personality than many of its better-known brethren. While it handles smooth trails well, it is clearly not meant for rocky surfaces, challenging terrain or...” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.