Dan, love the in-depth study of the Hoka. I am currently switching between the Stinson Tarmac (my FAVORITE) and my Bondi B's. The Stinson is slightly firmer than the Bondi B and I feel they just suit my stride better. I do probably 80% of my runs in these and may in fact race in them. I wear a 10.5 (unisex) in the Bondi's and a 10 women's in the Stinsons. I have steered many people to the Hokas but one thing I tell them is to try to find a shop that carries them and TRY THEM ALL ON. And don't be afraid to try sizes that you don't normally wear. Right now I think Hoka is still working out some of the kinks in sizing (or perhaps there are just still shoes out there from earlier production runs) and you need to find out what's gonna work for you.
Just as an aside, I did a tempo run the other day in my Asics Noosas and while the run felt just fine while I was out there a day later my legs (and the PTT that sent me to Hokas) knew the difference!
Love my Hokas!
Patti in NJ
Patti in NJ
Just as an aside, I did a tempo run the other day in my Asics Noosas and while the run felt just fine while I was out there a day later my legs (and the PTT that sent me to Hokas) knew the difference!
Love my Hokas!
Patti in NJ
Patti in NJ