tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post825949212410357557..comments2024-03-28T21:52:44.835-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Reviews & Comparisons: Next Generation Stability Run Shoes-Hoka Infinite, Brooks Transcend 3, Skechers GoRun ForzaSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-34129874671412720862016-03-07T13:00:42.907-07:002016-03-07T13:00:42.907-07:00Stephen, I would add the Infinite fit me true to s...Stephen, I would add the Infinite fit me true to size.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-5381022350205314882016-03-07T12:58:47.569-07:002016-03-07T12:58:47.569-07:00Hi Stephen, Thanks for reading! Infinite has custo...Hi Stephen, Thanks for reading! Infinite has customary Hoka cushioning. It is firmer than Clifton. It is stiff in the forefoot so that should help you. As far as width it is on the wider side for a Hoka, wider and higher volume upfront than Clifton. The mesh and overlays are quite soft and compliant. The only thing I might worry about for you is if the ridge of the foot frame might bother your toe. I don't feel it but have an average width foot. I am not familiar with recent Stinson. All in all worth a try. A fine shoe. You can also follow RoadTrailRun on Facebook at "roadtrailrun.com". The Running Shoe Geeks group on Facebook is another great place for advice. I am an admin and if I see your name come up will "admit" you. SamSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-60401416342049104802016-03-07T12:55:24.434-07:002016-03-07T12:55:24.434-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-88260094023399438142016-03-07T12:26:34.665-07:002016-03-07T12:26:34.665-07:00Thanks for the comparative review Sam. Very inform...Thanks for the comparative review Sam. Very informative. I have been considering giving Hoka a try after someone recommended I try the Stinson. My issue is an arthritic big toe joint so I need to reduce flex and add some stability as I am a pronator. I need room in the toe box to accommodate a wide foot and swelling in the joint. All this being said, the Infinite sounds like a great option, esp. since flexibility is actually a negative for me since the big toe flex aggravates things. Supposedly the meta rocker should provide an assist for my condition although I don't understand how.<br /><br />Does the shoe deliver the typical Hoka cush and how is the sizing on this shoe?<br /><br />- steveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382307881247182627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-71691575747816379032016-02-06T09:28:14.929-07:002016-02-06T09:28:14.929-07:00Ntyhurst, The benefit for me from what I understan...Ntyhurst, The benefit for me from what I understand and feel running the Transcend 3 is that while I do not per say need the full posting of a stability shoe the alignment from the Guide Rails keep my heel from rotating out as much. I also feel I am tracking straighter overall while not being hamstrung by an overly stiff flex. Hope this helps. I have also asked Brooks bio-mechanist who designed the system and with whom I had not much time to chat at OR to chime in. Thanks for reading Road Trail Run.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-75350874940406347382016-02-05T18:29:00.367-07:002016-02-05T18:29:00.367-07:00Really like this review Sam. Nice workReally like this review Sam. Nice workAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201684821783712275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-55246470135482491842016-02-03T07:31:08.719-07:002016-02-03T07:31:08.719-07:00Nice reviews and comparisons. Though I do not nee...Nice reviews and comparisons. Though I do not need a stability shoe at all, I often don't mind them on the trails (perhaps liking other attributes of the shoe so much that I can easily overlook the stability aspects). I too really liked the Altra Impulse and it is good to see more manufacturers getting away from the post, which in my opinion could often make the shoe feel overly stiff, klunky and not particularly enjoyable to run in.Jeff Vallierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106877622296558733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-69829905793248972562016-02-02T13:32:09.650-07:002016-02-02T13:32:09.650-07:00"Brooks tested me with their new Stride Signa..."Brooks tested me with their new Stride Signature program at Outdoor Retailer (see here) and said that my obvious heel rotation(bottom left quadrant) could benefit from their Transcend 3 stability shoe"<br />I feel like i'm missing something; 'benefit from' in what way? what is the claimed benefit of the stability features here?ntyhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00746998926848443755noreply@blogger.com