Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Challenger ATR 7 Review: A Comfortable Road-to-Trail Commuter
A light, plush neutral trail shoe that shines on mixed road-and-trail runs, with a clear trade-off in outsole durability to weigh before buying.
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Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 200 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Running Shoes
Hoka Cielo Road Review: A Modern Racing Flat with Super Foam
Hoka's 5K and 10K racer skips the plate but delivers a bouncy PEBA ride that works for fast efforts, tempo runs, and even cross-country.
Running Shoes
Hoka Cielo X Road vs Saucony Sinister: Two Plateless Superfoam Racers Compared
Two lightweight, plateless super foam racing shoes with very different fits and rides. Here's how to pick the right one for your faster efforts.
Running Shoes
Hoka Clifton 10 Review: The Clifton Finds Its Footing Again
A new last, a bigger stack, and an 8mm drop. The 10th Clifton refines the formula and gives longtime fans plenty of reasons to come back.
Running Shoes
Hoka Clifton 8 After 100 Miles: A Daily Trainer That Finds Its Sweet Spot
Light, smooth, and more durable than its predecessor, the Clifton 8 makes a strong case as a do-everything daily trainer.
Running Shoes
Hoka Clifton 9 and Three Shoes to Compare It Against
A hands-on look at the Hoka Clifton 9 alongside the Speed 3, Rebel V3, and an older Rincon, with softness measurements and buying guidance.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Evo Speedgoat vs Speedgoat 5: Which Trail Shoe Wins?
A head-to-head look at Hoka's trail running duo, comparing weight, upper durability, cushioning, grip, fit, and value to help you pick the right pair.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach 4 After 100 Miles: Still One of the Best Road Shoes of the Year
A 100-mile look at the Hoka Mach 4, covering its dual-layer ProFly midsole, exposed rubberized EVA outsole, fit, and how the shoe holds up.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach 4 vs Mach 5: Which One Deserves Your Money?
A head-to-head comparison of the Hoka Mach 4 and Mach 5 covering weight, upper lockdown, midsole feel, outsole durability, and price.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach 5 After 100 Miles: A Durable Daily Trainer Worth a Second Look
We look at how the Hoka Mach 5 holds up after 100 miles of everyday running, including long-term durability, comfort, fit, and who it is best suited for.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach 5 vs ASICS Tri Noosa 14: Two Great Shoes, One Close Call
A head-to-head look at the Hoka Mach 5 and ASICS Tri Noosa 14, two versatile trainers with surprisingly similar stack heights and a genuinely close final score.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach 5 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v12: Two Neutral Road Shoes, Two Very Different Characters
A head-to-head look at two neutral road running shoes, covering upper fit, midsole feel, outsole durability, and who each shoe suits best.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach 5 vs Saucony Kinvara 13: Two Daily Trainers on a Surprisingly Similar Playing Field
Two neutral road running shoes released in 2022 go head to head on weight, midsole, outsole, fit, and price. The result is closer than you might expect.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach Supersonic vs Hoka Kawana: Two New Running Shoes, Two Very Different Rides
A closer look at two new Hoka releases: the firmer, more performance-focused Mach Supersonic and the versatile, stable Kawana.
Running Shoes
Hoka Mach X2 Review: A Super Trainer That Gets Almost Everything Right
The Hoka Mach X2 pairs a PBA foam midsole with an extended plate in a lighter, more race-like package, with only a minor heel-lockdown trade-off.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Mafate 5 First Run Review: A Bigger, Bouncier Take on a Trail Favorite
The Mafate 5 doubles down on cushion, grip, and structure with a layered midsole and a TPU plate, making it a strong option for long trail days.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Mafate Trail Running Shoe Review: A Capable Mudder With a Build-Quality Question
The Hoka Mafate offers strong comfort and a dual-density midsole, but a torn eyelet during testing and a high price hold its overall score back.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Mafate Speed 4: First Run Impressions of a Deeply Cushioned Trail Shoe
A first run on Hoka's new Mafate Speed 4: plush ProFly cushioning, a snug woven upper and Vibram Mega Grip traction across mixed terrain.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Light Review: A Lighter, More Technical Trail Package
The Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Light keeps the protection and grip of the original but wraps it in a lighter, more performance-focused upper. Here is what to know before buying.
Trail Running
Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Long Run Test, Plus First Miles in the Kailas Fuga Air Pro 11 Vest
A 17-mile coastal trail outing put the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 through its longest test yet, with the Kailas Fuga Air Pro 11 hydration vest carrying the kit. Here is how both performed.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Review: A Trail Shoe That Handles Almost Everything
A cushioned, grippy trail shoe built for long days in technical terrain that still feels light and nimble on the run.
Running Shoes
Hoka Rincon 3 After 100 Miles: A Lightweight Daily Trainer That Finally Holds Up
One hundred miles of easy runs, speed work, and travel later, we check whether the Rincon 3's durability concerns are actually solved.
Running Shoes
Hoka Rincon 4 Review: A Lightweight Daily Trainer That Finally Addresses Durability
Three years after the Rincon 3, Hoka returns with a dual-layer midsole aimed at fixing the line's biggest weakness, while keeping the same $125 price.
Running Shoes
Hoka Rocket X 2 Review: A Super Shoe That Rewards Patience
Hoka's first true carbon super shoe starts firm but breaks into a fast, surprisingly stable race weapon for shorter efforts.
Running Shoes
Hoka Rocket X2 vs Nike Vaporfly Next% 2: Which Racing Shoe Fits You?
A head-to-head look at two new-generation carbon racing shoes, covering fit, ride, weight, and which runner each one suits best.
Running Shoes
Hoka Road Lineup: Cielo X1 2.0, Bondi 9, and Rocket X 3 Explained
Three Hoka road shoes with very different jobs: an aggressive carbon racer, a plush daily cruiser, and a stable race-day alternative.
Running Shoes
Hoka Skyward X vs the Max-Cushion Giants: Four 40mm+ Trainers Compared
The Hoka Skyward X takes on the Adidas Prime X Strung 2, Asics Superblast, and Saucony Kinvara Pro. Here is how the stacked-up trainers shape up against each other.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Speedgoat 5 First Run Review: Back to the Speedgoat We Love
A 14-mile first run on a mix of Cornish coastal and inland trails to see whether the Speedgoat 5 recaptures the feel of the beloved Speedgoat 3.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Speedgoat 5 Review: A Softer, Roomier Ultra Trail Companion
The Speedgoat 5 merges the Speedgoat and Evo Speedgoat lines into a lighter, more comfortable shoe built for long days on the trail.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka Speedgoat 5 vs Mafate Speed 4: Two Max-Cushion Trail Shoes, One Clear Winner
A detailed comparison of Hoka's two deeply cushioned trail shoes, covering fit, midsole feel, grip, and which one earns the long-run spot.