Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

Got these after I started developing some aches and pains from a couple of years of running in minimalist shoes. They definitely reduce the pounding and make runs pleasant again. Surprisingly nimble feeling if you keep your cadence up.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

This shoe and Hoka One One shoes in general, have the most cushion I've ever experienced in any brand. Very smooth heal-to-toe transition due to the slight curvature of the sole. I didn't believe the claims that you can do a short run in these shoes without feeling like you've ran. I believe them now.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

Would be a very good shoe but my size 10 was, at least, 1/2 a size long. But the width was very narrow. I would recommend only if the friend did a test drive before buying.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

I have worn, Brooks Glycerin 8, Nike Vomero 4's, and 7's, Asics Gel-Nimbus,12's, and 13's, and a few others and I have never had a shoe feel this soft. I work 7 hrs and 15 minutes,for 5 days a week, pushing shopping carts. I wear a different shoe for an average of 2 to 3 hrs a day, every other day. I like using these shoes as my last pair of shoes for the day, because they make me my feet forget that I am still walking on concrete. I will admit this shoe may actually be too soft for some people, but I love them.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

I use he HOKA ONE ONE Tarmac when running the trails, and occasionally when I forget my HOKA ONE ONEs that are made for the street. The cushioning is fantastic, and whereas my legs would ache after runs with other trail running shoes in the past few years, I have no aches and pains at all after running in the HOKAS. The cushioning is a built in NSAID, without the negative side effects. Pretty incredible. I do not know yet how quickly they dry out when running through water. And not sure how long they last. Hard to tell, still running comfortably in the first pairs, but both the Tarmac for the trail and the other HOKA version for the street are great. I buy all my running shoes one half size larger to account for any swelling, and I did that for the HOKAS as well, so maybe that is why I do not have any complaints about a narrow toebox like some other people have had. So glad I purchased these shoes.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

I'm new to the Hoka One-One brand. Thus far I'm very impressed with how well made the shoes are. I am also impressed with the performance. I am increasing mileage in training for my first full marathon, and chose these as my training shoe. I cross shopped the Rapa Nui 2 with the New Balance Fresh Foam 980 at the Road Runner store in Westminster CO. After a short trot on the treadmills at the store I felt that the Rapa Nui 2 was the better shoe for my needs. After bringing them home I've piled on an accumulation of miles, and I've found that the ergonomics are perfect for my feet. My legs, and feet feel great after hours pounding the pavement. I feel like I'm recovering more quickly from my training runs. Honestly, I feel like these are fantastic, and I'm very happy with the purchase. I highly recomend them- especially for aging runners whose knees don't recover after a long run like they once did.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

Ran 5.5 miles right out of the box on sore tired feet than ran 10 miles yesterday and nine the day before. These shoes felt great! I usually wear a 12 wide in asics had to order 11.5 regular in the Hoka one ones. I like my asics but I wanted to see what all the hype was about with the hoka one one. Granted I only ran once but I already love these shoes!

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

Great Shoe for the money.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

I run ultra marathons. The Hoka's are the only shoes that i have found that allow me to put in the training miles needed to run ultras. The impact the Hokas absorb with there thick sole allows me to recover quickly from long runs. If you are going to drop the money on the Hokas make sure you get properly sized before purchasing.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

Plenty of fore foot cushioning something I really enjoy.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

Am a 30-45 mile a week 180 lbs runner. I go through 6+ pairs of running shoes a year. Took a chance to branch out from Asics and Nike Neutral plus type shoes looking for additional cushioning and am absolutely impressed with the Hoka One Rapa Nui 2. The cushioning is perfect. Not too soft and my feet hardly know they have shoes on. I like the quick lacing system too.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

CO weather has kept me to indoor track running with only one outdoor, hard surface run of 4-5 mi. Am anxious to get more mileage outdoors! All the runs so far, have left my legs "rested" after the run, e.g., the same sensation as after doing a road bike ride. This model is good for doing faster runs, e.g., good for using 2-3 days per week. The big question for me will be: How will the outer sole hold up? I suspect some slight wear already on edges of heels. It's super responsive and feel I've stepped up "leg turnover" vs. my other training shoes. Price was right for trying this new technology vs. the Bondi model that would have been better for me. RRS delivered shoe as promised after it was available. I almost let out a "yell" the day Fedex delivered the shoe!

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

Shoe is narrow and stiff, completely different fit than other Hoka shoes. This causes me to have a uncomforatble feeling in my feet when i run.

Comments about Mens Hoka One One Rapa Nui 2 Tarmac Running Shoe:

I've done one 9 mile run in my new Hoka One One Raja Nui 2 Tarmac's and my first impression is they are a great long run shoe. There's plenty of cushioning but yet they are not mushy. They are very responsive for the amount of cushioning almost like a rebound affect. The weight is also very good considering the high amount of cushioning. This is the first non Nike running shoe that I have liked in many many years.