tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post8095533573041436256..comments2024-03-26T11:41:00.173-07:00Comments on best part of the day: Hoka Shoes. Rapa Nui Review. 12/06/13pbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01230034361158150771noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-59471691405117008482014-01-31T05:04:53.474-08:002014-01-31T05:04:53.474-08:00There's no way I can say yes for sure but thes...There's no way I can say yes for sure but these shoes have helped a number of folk with the condition and it is a real possibility.<br /><br />I found that PF foot problems (for me) are probably the result of tight calves so remember to foam roller and stretch calves as much as poss when it plays up. Good luck and best wishes.pbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230034361158150771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-70023519745153039422014-01-31T03:26:09.484-08:002014-01-31T03:26:09.484-08:00I suffer from PF too and have a big inserts to wea...I suffer from PF too and have a big inserts to wear in my Brooks Glycerin trainers (had to get these as they have a "big cup" to accommodate the inserts). Do you think the HOKAs would accommodate the inserts, or enable me to get rid of them?Maz575280https://www.blogger.com/profile/02006828699304067470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-3197991987095071022014-01-09T15:27:51.595-08:002014-01-09T15:27:51.595-08:00Remember if you are buying Hokas online that most ...Remember if you are buying Hokas online that most people find they need half a size bigger than normal. (I am judging this by UK sizes: I normally take 9.5 in UK shoes, but need a size 10 in Hoka.)<br /><br />Happy running!pbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230034361158150771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-50967642942686417952014-01-09T09:55:08.782-08:002014-01-09T09:55:08.782-08:00Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately, I live in...Thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately, I live in a pretty small town with no retailer in town (to my knowledge) - I'll have to call a few of them to check, or find an on-line shop here in Ontario that is good with returns. The Fellraiser will also take some time to get here, but looks good for snowy conditions too.Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725771405679932263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-3292503912973300332014-01-09T09:44:23.649-08:002014-01-09T09:44:23.649-08:00Hi Fish,
There are no guarantees that what I found...Hi Fish,<br />There are no guarantees that what I found will be the same for you, however, I went from normal Asics road shoes to Hokas, which would be about the maximum drop to nearly a minimum with no obvious problems. Although I had PF problems big style I am mostly injury free and not the sort who has achilles or knee problems, and consider myself to be fairly bomb proof re injuries. I would suggest you try on Hokas at a reputable shop. I found them very squishy / spongy but didn't notice the (change in) heel/toe drop at all. My local shop did discourage a runner friend of mine from buying Hokas suggesting he might benefit from a shoe with more support as he had pronation issues. Everyone is an experiment of one - so good luck and I hope they work for you like they have for me. I am saving up for my 5th pair, probably another pair of Rapa Nuis as all the grip (the nubbins on the outsoles) has gone from my first 2 pairs, though they still have some miles left in the midsoles.<br />I hear good things about the Salomon Fellraiser. However I have been for the last 18 months only using either Hokas (road and trail) or Inov8s (hill and cross country) pbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230034361158150771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-46227894584668312122014-01-09T08:48:46.750-08:002014-01-09T08:48:46.750-08:00Thanks for the nice review of the Rapa Nui's. ...Thanks for the nice review of the Rapa Nui's. I am not a fanatical runner or anything, but do appreciate trail running and do some short distance orienteering runs and adventure races. I've been using salomons for quite some time. I am not that familiar with the whole forefoot versus heel strike debate, but I am presumably a heel striker. I get knee pains from time to time. Anyway, looking at the Rapa Nui and your review gives me more confidence to give them a go. Based on your knowledge of running, do you think I should be concerned about the change in drop? The Salomons tend to be 10mm drop but the Hoka's are more like 4-6 mm. Any thoughts would be appreciated and again, thanks for the review! Found it with Google!Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725771405679932263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-16398004625266104722013-08-07T18:22:29.004-07:002013-08-07T18:22:29.004-07:00Thanks Gordon. To update the above I am now on my ...Thanks Gordon. To update the above I am now on my second pair of Rapa Nui. The first didn't last as long as the Stinsons - possibly not having the same density of midsole meant they needed replaced sooner. And I have just bought this week a pair of Bondi Bs for road running and I am very pleased with them so far. They are as mattress-like as the Stinsons - I had forgotten just how comfy they can be - even running at race pace.pbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01230034361158150771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718942774945201459.post-10426112733479281222013-08-07T16:39:44.932-07:002013-08-07T16:39:44.932-07:00Very good review. Thanks. I am about to buy (with ...Very good review. Thanks. I am about to buy (with a duff hip) and of course I needed to have my skeptical side quelled a little which you did an admirable job of. Thanks mate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106769496735689523noreply@blogger.com