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Comparing Hoka vs Nike running shoes could largely be described as a difference in fit and feel, along with some company philosophy if you care about those things. Nike has been a dominant player in running shoes for decades. But of course we know that Hoka came on the scene due to their maximal shoes…and that’s interesting all on its own!
Both brands provide high quality shoes and offer a variety of models to suit different needs like overpronation, cushioning, and trail running.
Hoka One One first became popular with Ultrarunners and has since moved in the to main stream of running. I myself have run in a number of models and previously compared Hoka styles.
Hoka Vs Nike Key Differences
Nike and Hoka offer similar features and models for all kinds of runners, from the new runner to marathon runner to the flat-footed or high-arched.
Largely we’re looking at how a maximal shoes compares to a traditional running shoe. However in this case, I would also say we’re looking at function vs fashion. Because Nike wants to be the cool shoe and HOKA just wants you to run a long ways feeling good.
Nike does offer trail shoes, but I believe Hoka has more for the…
