[fourteen410]

^ The pairs I've owned have all been trail runners, which aside from hiking boots, should be the most durable of the brand. For the cost, I expect them to last longer, especially when I've only used them for walks around town. I've admittedly been curious about their boots, but have been reluctant for reasons above. I keep buying the shoes because they are so comfortable. Tom, if you don't mind me asking, what do you mean by sensitive feet? I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis since last summer so I've been noodling about the Hoka boots. Pics of recent pairs starting to tear in the usual spot:

[Tom]

I have some weird neuropathy that manifests if stand for very long and/or don't have cushioning. I suspect from high arches but in any case my daily footwear is pretty much crocs, and no socks. I haven't worn anything else for years, other than when I hike of course. I can't even wear newer crocs, seems in the last 5-10 years since I got my first pair they changed the material which is firmer, and my feet just light up. The Hoka have been a lifesaver for hiking, especially the ultra plush models. I can hike all day in them with no issues. If you have sensitive feet I would highly recommend trying a pair of the Tor Ultra, my feet so far seem to love them and they look like they will last. Nice thing about Hoka is they offer free shipping both ways if it doesn't work out.

[fourteen410]

Bummer, but glad you've found something that works. I'll take another look at the Hoka boots. Do they hold up well on rocky/uneven terrain?

[Randito]

One ski buddy broke his ankle while wearing Hoka OneOnes -- the thick sole resulted in him rolling his ankle on some uneven terrain. IME: Hokas are well suited to relatively smooth trails, but when it gets rockies and more uneven you need to move more carefully to not tumble off the high platform.

[Tom]

In terms of holding up, Hoka aren't known for durability as you have pointed out. My first pair of Stinson Mids are on their last legs and certainly didn't last long as previous boots, but I didn't care, it was hike in them or stay home. I prefer cushioning over a stiffer sole, so on uneven terrain I'm relying more on poles than boots. Some of the models like the Kaha I believe have stiffer soles, but if you look at the pictures you can see none of them are particularly rugged hiking boots.

[Tom]

[texasbb]

[Snowdog]

I've been a Hoka fan for a while. I have a Morton's neuroma, and the plush sole gives me pain free hiking. I have tried Altras- and while they allow my toes to spread out, they do wear out quickly, as others have pointed out. I have had older version of the Tor, a few pairs of Speedgoats, and the Kaha and now the newest Kaha. It's sole is super grippy.

[Cyclopath]

[Cyclopath]

[Seventy2002]

[Cyclopath]

[Malachai Constant]

Ski boots on stairs are a factor life at resorts, bathrooms are either upstairs or downstairs depending on the resort. When there are large gondolas (Crystal, Snowbird, Mammoth, Jackson hole, and Europe) it sounds like a cattle stampede when skiers get off. This is frequently to the accompaniment of Moos and Baas.

[catsp]

[zimmertr]

I've heard some say it's tradition to climb your 50th Bulger naked.