HOKA Stinson 8
Road · Trail · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 320 g | 5 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 272 g | 5 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 320 g · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Stinson 8 — men | HOKA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 272 g · Drop: 5 mm
Reference size not stated
- HOKA Stinson 8 — women | HOKA · Reviewed 2026-10-10
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About the shoe
A deeply cushioned road-to-trail shoe for easy outings. Stinson 8 pairs a broad platform with H-Frame support; its bulk and shallow lugs limit agility on narrow, rocky or steep loose trails.
- Comfort
- 90/100
- Response
- 66/100
- Stability
- 88/100
- Cushioning
- 90/100
TrailLong runEasy / Recovery
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- H-Frame
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.5/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Trail · Long run · Easy / Recovery
Manufacturer specifications
- Nominal drop
- 5 mm, specified by HOKA.
- Midsole
- H-Frame upper layer over a softer bottom foam layer.
- Upper
- Mesh with woven overlays and a moulded support cage.
- Outsole
- Durabrasion all-terrain rubber.
- Lug depth
- 3.5 mm, specified by HOKA.
- Fit in testing
- Doctors of Running found good forefoot width but limited height beneath the rigid toe guard.
- Test limitations
- Believe in the Run found the wide base awkward for precise foot placement on rocky trails.
Sources: HOKA ↗ · Quick evaluation ↗ · Believe in the Run ↗