Hoka markets? Outside of ST I've never seen an ad. Sales data is hard to come by (ok, I spent 10 minutes Googling it) so it's hard to confirm if they are actually "extremely popular". I always thought they were more popular with the tri crowd. No runners I know, or see, wear them.
In any event, it appears to work both ways; too much credit and too much blame. The OP even came around and said his hamstring issue was likely the result of a multitude of issues and not just the Hokas.
For the record, I'm a fan. After years of chronic lower legs issues, I've had almost three years of injury free running. First the Bondi and now the Clifton. I suspect it has as much, or more, to do with the fact that I run more frequently at lower intensity than with the Hokas. But, I've had success and it has nothing to do with a "marketing spell" or "Hoka magic" .
In any event, it appears to work both ways; too much credit and too much blame. The OP even came around and said his hamstring issue was likely the result of a multitude of issues and not just the Hokas.
For the record, I'm a fan. After years of chronic lower legs issues, I've had almost three years of injury free running. First the Bondi and now the Clifton. I suspect it has as much, or more, to do with the fact that I run more frequently at lower intensity than with the Hokas. But, I've had success and it has nothing to do with a "marketing spell" or "Hoka magic" .
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stillrollin: Jan 26, 16 12:07