Hoka One One Conquest
A road shoe for open-minded runners
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Hoka’s trademark giant foam polarized our test group. Some loved it, especially the way the rockered sole felt on long downhills. Others hated it.
But all noted how light, responsive, and stable the new rubbery injection-molded midsole material is, considering its elevator-shoe proportions. “There’s more bounce than squish in these Frankenstein midsoles,” one said, although the foam is firmer than you might expect. The upper drew similarly mixed opinions: some found it comfy and secure, while others found it underpadded and boxy.
Try it—you might love it, especially if you’re a hill climber or a long hauler. 12.3 oz; 4 mm drop
$170, hokaoneone.com