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! ๐ Knowing that Brooks Caldera trail shoes have suited me well, I did some research (well, quite a lot actually๐ฎ) 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 today๐๐
Will see how they go on my 10k run on Sunday but it is looking like I may be a convert!๐
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Thatโs interesting Sandra, because Iโve 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
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! ๐ค
Thanks - unfortunately I didn't make the race this morning due to feeling unwell last night (I opted for a lie-in instead!โบ๏ธ). Much brighter this afternoon however, and took myself off for a lovely 10k all on my own! ๐๐
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