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New Hoka shoes...and happier knee! ๐Ÿคž

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I had read that Hoka are often called 'Marmite' shoes - you either love 'em or hate 'em! I had to stop running in my (supportive) Brooks Adrenalines as my niggly knee really didn't seem to like them! ๐Ÿ™‚ Knowing that Brooks Caldera trail shoes have suited me well, I did some research (well, quite a lot actually๐Ÿ˜ฎ) and ended up getting some Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5's. They are a trail shoe which transitions well on to pavements with a low heel drop (5mm) which seems to suit me well. I have only had two runs in them so far but (touch wood) my knee has felt much happier and they are fab to run in - no niggles at all today๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™‚

Will see how they go on my 10k run on Sunday but it is looking like I may be a convert!๐Ÿ˜

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Nice shoes, you will probably get a PB running in them for your 10K on Sunday, good luck for that run. ๐Ÿƒ

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toAlMorr

Thank you.๐Ÿ™‚ Sadly, I am way off my PB pace these days๐Ÿ™ but a niggle-free run would be wonderful! Just happy to be running.๐Ÿ™‚๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

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AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10โ€ข in reply toSandraj39

๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿƒ

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Thatโ€™s interesting Sandra, because Iโ€™ve been having all sorts of niggles with the GTS19s too. The 18s suited me perfectly. My shoe shop described the hokas as marmite shoes too. I tried the road shoes but they did feel funny to me. I might need to try something else for the GSR in October

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toDexy5

I think it's just finding what suits you best! Funny how a slight tinkering with a model can make such a difference but it does seem to sometimes. I know my gait changed after I had sciatica and damaged the nerve in my leg. Since then, I really haven't got on well with stability shoes (which in theory should suit me). The Hokas feel similar to my Caldera's but have better cushioning. Like you, I want to be ready for the GSR - and am doing all the right exercises too. Fingers crossed! ๐Ÿคž

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Butler74

Absolutely adore my Hokas. They're like walking / running on clouds.

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toButler74

So far...I am a convert!๐Ÿคž๐Ÿ™‚

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O505kGraduate10

Very interesting. Hope you have many niggle free miles in your new shoes. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Jell6Graduate10

I use Hoka Arahi. Not the prettiest, but my left knee loves them๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toJell6

...gotta keep those knees happy!๐Ÿ™‚

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Glynis1Graduate10

I love my Hokaโ€™s, first pair were Arahi but picked up a pair of Gaviottas in a sale. I love them both. ๐Ÿ’•

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skysue16Graduate10

Oh, they look rather nice. I hope the 10k race went well (was it today?).

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Sandraj39Graduate10โ€ข in reply toskysue16

Thanks - unfortunately I didn't make the race this morning due to feeling unwell last night (I opted for a lie-in instead!โ˜บ๏ธ). Much brighter this afternoon however, and took myself off for a lovely 10k all on my own! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™‚

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