Anyone tried officiating in the Hoka shoes?

[rstaggs23]

no smitty, I do not work for them. Do you always ask that when someone mentions something you have never heard of. Hoka' running shoe is very well known among runners and it seemed if someone had mentioned it on here in a thread before. Was going to get feedback on the shoe officiating-wise, before I purchased it as it is pretty pricey.

Thanks LRZ, I have a more narrow foot so usually have toe box troubles.


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[Smitty]

Yes that was honestly my first thought when someone with a handful of posts was asking about a shoe I've never heard of that's ugly as hell and costs $150. No offense , though.

[IncorrectCall]

Great reviews on Amazon, beloved in the running community..

.. but look like Skechers Shape Ups.

[BigCat]

Hoka's are a great running shoe. Super light, Max cushion. Also the drop from heel to toe is about 5mm in most of them. Air max are about 14. I bought a pair of the Bondi 5s when my knee was giving me some issues. Their not real pretty and i just couldnt get much traction out of them. Havnt really worn them much more for officiating.

[Lcubed48]

I'll be using a pair in the upcoming season. Yes, they're a tad pricey, and not the best looking. However, they are comfy, light, and offer good support which is what I'm more interested in. I've done some cross training in them, and they've been fine. Also, I've being wearing them for volleyball due to the support and the cushioning of the shoe.

PS My other shoe is an Ascics which I really like.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Doesn't anyone make an high top officiating shoe anymore? I need at least a mid-high if not a complete high top. I never been able to have my ankles taped because no matter how good the taper is, taping always cuts of the circulation to my feet, and it is getting more and more difficult to find a light weight tie up ankle brace.

MTD, Sr.

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Doesn't anyone make an high top officiating shoe anymore? I need at least a mid-high if not a complete high top. I never been able to have my ankles taped because no matter how good the taper is, taping always cuts of the circulation to my feet, and it is getting more and more difficult to find a light weight tie up ankle brace.

MTD, Sr.

I saw a high top under armour shoe on Purchase Officials site. Site says new for this year.