Always risky, mentioning the H word on the Forum. :wink:

I am contemplating entering and training for an event in 2013 which will have me on my feet for the best part of up to a week on Alpine trail type terrain.

It looks like a few people are using Hokas here now, and I'm interested to get some feedback on whatever models people are using.

Aside of the fact that the greatest 100 mile racer on the planet (Karl Meltzer with 33 victories) uses them regularly (even running this year's Hardrock 100 in a pair) and that Dave Mackey, another Top 10 US ultra-runner also runs very fast in them, I spotted the odd pair whilst watching the Lakeland 100 this year.

Meltzer also used them in his 2,064 mile 40 day trip along the Pony Express Trail in 2010.

Regular users report increased recovery time and reduced lower leg damage as particular benefits.

Anyone have any experience they are prepared to share?

Morgan