HOKA Stinson 8

Daily trainer · Neutral · Trail · Medium/Narrow

HOKA Stinson 8

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68/100
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Average (68/100)

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Scores better than 25% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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68

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Cushioning is competitive with other max-stack trail trainers.
  • Neutral road-to-trail build suits easy long miles on mixed terrain.
  • First Stinson refresh since the 2023 Stinson 7.

Cons

  • Outsole and upper may wear faster than comparable trail trainers.
  • Underfoot comfort lags rivals like Torrent 4 and Mafate X.

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$174.95

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Compared to other shoes

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HOKA Stinson 8
HOKA Stinson 7
HOKA Speedgoat 6
Stinson 8
Stinson 7
Speedgoat 6
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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12.1 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
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44/39mm
37/32mm
Drop
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5mm
5mm
Release
2026 Newest
2023 Q3
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$170
$155
Best price
$174.95
$139.96
$79.88 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Below average (25%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (31%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (51%)
Good (75%)
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (20%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Very good (86%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (9%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Good (77%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (20%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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