Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Trail Running Shoes
A carbon-plated, 42mm-heel trail racer born from a pro racer's request, with a unique ATPU midsole, a surprisingly versatile fit, and one big durability caveat.
Running Shoes
A 100-mile look at the Hoka Rocket X2 carbon-plated super shoe, covering durability, fit, midsole feel, and who it actually suits.
Running Shoes
Hoka's first race-day shoe with a full-length Peizu midsole and carbon plate brings the brand firmly into the super shoe conversation.
Running Shoes
A thorough race-day style test covering easy miles, a half marathon effort, fit quirks, ride quality, and value of the Hoka Rocket X2.
Running Shoes
Three top-tier carbon racing shoes go head to head on ride feel, fit, cushioning, and durability to help you pick the right race-day weapon.
Running Shoes
Two of the most talked-about carbon racing shoes of 2023 go head to head on weight, fit, ride feel, and value to help you pick the right race day weapon.
Running Shoes
A close comparison of two stable neutral super racing shoes from Hoka, covering weight, stack, foam feel, fit, stability, and durability.
Running Shoes
Hoka's newest max cushion trainer swaps compression-molded EVA for supercritical foam, promising comfort, bounce, and versatility in a surprisingly light package.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles, the Skyward X 2 proves to be a much-improved rolling, stable-neutral long run shoe, with a firmer ride and a lower weight than its predecessor.
Running Shoes
The Skyward X 2 trims weight and refines the fit while keeping the big bouncy ride of the original. Here is how it performed on a first easy-to-steady run.
Running Shoes
The second version of the Skyward X trims over an ounce, softens the foam, and reworks the plate while keeping the plush high-stack ride fans loved.
Running Gear
A half marathon test of the Hoka Skyward X 2 plus head-to-head GPS and heart rate results from the Garmin Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 970.
Running Shoes
The second version of Hoka's super trainer trims weight, refreshes the upper, and adds a redesigned carbon plate, making it a strong pick for easy and long runs.
Running Shoes
Two tall-stack super trainers with similar specs but very different personalities. Here is how they compare on ride, fit, stability, and durability.
Running Shoes
Two of the biggest, bounciest max-cushion super trainers compared on stats, fit, ride, and who each shoe is really for.
Running Shoes
Hoka's max-stack super trainer and its lightweight daily trainer take opposite approaches to everyday running. Here is how they compare after months of testing.
Trail Running Shoes
Two neutral trail running shoes go head to head on weight, upper, midsole, grip, and durability, with scores too close to call at first glance.
Trail Running Shoes
The Speedgoat 6 keeps the outsole and midsole recipe runners know, but brings a redesigned woven upper and a more secure midfoot fit. Here is how it performed on its first 8-mile trail run.
Trail Running Shoes
Two of the most popular deeply cushioned trail running shoes go head to head on fit, midsole feel, and outsole grip.
Running Shoes
From the carbon-plated Rocket X 2 to the commuter-focused Transport, here is how five Hoka releases stack up for runners and everyday wear.
Running Shoes
A practical walkthrough of the Hoka spring 2026 range, from the Clifton 10 daily trainer to the Cielo X1 3.0 racer, plus sample rotations for different kinds of runners.
Running Shoes
The Hoka Stinson 7 is a cushioned, stable road-to-trail shoe built for workhorse miles, but its weight and price raise fair questions.
Trail Running Shoes
After 100-plus miles of mountain, gravel, and pavement running, the Tecton X 4 still earns its place as a race-day trail shoe with surprising durability.
Trail Running Shoes
Hoka's flagship carbon trail racing shoe returns with a more breathable upper and a lively Profly midsole. Our first impressions after seven miles of mixed coastal trail.
Trail Running Shoes
After 40 miles of mountain testing, the Tecton X 4 proves to be a dependable, grippy and comfortable ultra racing shoe, though sizing and price deserve thought.
Trail Running Shoes
Dual carbon plates, supercritical foam, and a genuinely versatile ride make the Tecton X one of Hoka's most exciting trail releases, with a few fit quirks to weigh first.
Trail Running Shoes
A carbon-plated racer and a beloved all-rounder go head to head on stack, grip, fit and value to help you pick the right Hoka for your trails.
Trail Running Shoes
We put the Hoka Tecton X2 through a muddy 26-mile trail marathon and stacked it against the original Tecton X. Here is how the two carbon-plated trail shoes differ and who each one suits.
Trail Running Shoes
Nearly 11 miles across coastal trails, technical descents, and muddy woodland with Hoka's latest carbon-plated trail super shoe.
Trail Running Shoes
Three trail shoes from Hoka's 2024 lineup, each aimed at a different type of trail runner, from everyday favorite to race-day weapon.