The HOKA Stinson has been a goto max cushion shoe for anyone looking for roadtotrail versatility, but does the newest version moves this wellloved model move it firmly into the trail category? Updates like the new Hframe and jacquard mesh upper have added stability on technical trail without sacrificing comfort on smooth surfaces. Could this be Alan's favorite trail shoe ever?

Intro: 0:00
Stinson 7 Specs: 0:32
Upper: 0:48
Midsole: 1:40
Outsole: 2:08
First impressions: 2:45
Trail runner first: 5:13
Stability: 5:50
Durability 7:11
Who is it for? 8:26
Outro: 9:36

But what about y'all? Have you run in the previous versions of the Stinson? What's your goto max cushion trail running shoe? Let me know in the comments!

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