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With all the hype around their style (Bright colors!
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), its easy to overlook thatHoka sneakersare designed for runners first.
What should you look for in a running shoe?
curved sole), says Dr. Corbett.
She explains that these designs will help propel you forward, and prevent your feet from landing flat.
If so, Dr. Corbett recommends looking for shoes with extra traction.
What are Hoka running shoes best for?
The best Hoka running shoes
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Despite this, it felt as cushy as ever, and even helped alleviate her plantar fasciitis pain.
Our tester described it as having a pleasantly marshmallow-y feel.
Its both lightweight and breathable.
This sneaker checks a lot of essential boxes, making it a top-notch starter shoe.
Even with that additional stability, this sneaker is still relatively lightweight, flexible, and has balanced cushioning.
If youre shopping with support in mind, Dr. Corbett recommends paying extra attention to the shoes width.
Its midsole is designed to be lighter than the Hoka standard, so it still feels plushbut not clunky.
I definitely didnt feel it.
