I just got some Hoka Rapa Nui Comps after suffering from swollen metatarsal during long runs. They have about 5mm less volume in the sole than other Hokas. Still super comfy and look like they're going to be a great shoe for ultras and long training runs. Wouldn't wear them every run though.
Any other opinions please on the Hoka 'lites'? I'm not sure I can go for the full monty early doors
Poacher turned game-keeper
I got a pair of the Rapa Nui Hokas for exactly the same reason (metatarsalgia for over 6 months) . I wore them for the first 70 miles of the Hardmoors 110 and they were fine, but I fancied a change of socks & shoes so changed into my usual Speedcross. I next wore the Hokas again on the L100 this year but despite the extra cushioning (and painkillers) I had metatarsal problems again and was forced to retire at Dalemain (which was a real bummer because I felt pretty good otherwise). I do tend to go over on my ankle a bit more than usual in them, and noticed today that a hole has developed in one of the uppers which I wouldn't normally expect after less than 200 miles.Originally Posted by conwild
Conwild - have you still got problems with your feet? Any advice would be appreciated
I don't know what to say about my new Hoka One One Stinson Evo's - on the face of it they fitted my feet perfectly and were fantastically comfy right from the off. Possibly the most comfortable running shoes ever in fact. I take a size 9 in Walshes, a size 8.5 in Inov8s and these Hoka's are 9's - I tried 8.5's on but they were noticeably too snug.
I was suckered in by their supreme comfort and made the mistake of wearing them straight out of the box for the Lakeland 100..... and they ended up shredding my feet. The fitting may be slightly on the wide side I'm thinking, which seems to have led to my feet moving slightly forward on the downhills and, after 15 miles of the LL100, my toes were suffering, having been pressed against the inside front toebox, which come 75 miles (when I gave up) meant that my feet and toes were in absolute agony - I couldn't walk let alone run.
I'm hoping to be able to resolve this by wearing a couple of pairs of socks for their next outing and maybe replacing the lacing tightener thingies with normal laces.
All the same for specialist and bleeding expensive long distance trail shoes you have to say they haven't got off to the best of starts!
snow and rock have then half price in their sale. I might be prepared to experiment at that price.
Size 7 downwards in lady's sizes. Just went there to try and nab a pair for Mrs P, unfortunately she takes a 7.5. Good value at 62.50 though.
Martyn Price
North Leeds Fell Runners
Murt, I still have sporadic issues, but only over long distance and the swelling has gone down. I haven't had a professional diagnosis but believe may be a 'dropped metatarsal'. I am a serial self-diagnoser! I think the Hokas have helped as far protecting the affected area. I wore my NB MT110's the other week for a trail mara and sure as sh*t wish I hadn't!
I wore Hoka one stinson Evo's for the Lakeland 50 but I managed to break mine in doing the Ingleborough race and a 10k the next day doing a PB in both.
as far as the 50 was concerned they were perfect though may look at the rapa nui as well which are not quite as wedgy looking.
in the other extreme just bought a new pair of mudclaws ready for sedbergh hills
That explains a lot. I had a WTF moment when I saw you (presume it was you) wearing them at the beagle bash.
No more ridiculous than my inov8 banana shoes though
ha ha thought it might have drawn some ridicule at Bentham but I had to break them in so for two weeks did every run in them. on the plus side though I ran my fastest time round that course (which is local to me) and that was after running my fastest time up and down Ingleborough. they do stop the battering on the legs and though not suited for serious fells they are great for stony hard tracks etc and great for training as recovery is quicker.
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