I’ve worn both and I prefer the Stinson 7. More support, cushion, does not feel too heavy at all, and there is more room in the toe box. I just started wearing the Stinson 7 after years of Speedgoats, including my last pair, SG5. I’m hoping these will continue to feel great and not wear out the toe box.
As an overpronator the H frame appeals to me. Trail shoes don’t typically have stability as uneven ground of trails makes it less necessary, but when paved portions of trails are mixed in it’s more of an issue. Are there any other road to trail options that provide stability?
stinson 7 or challenger 7 for injuries ? I have tendonitis achilles tendon, plantar aponeurosis pain + heel, pains in the anterior shins and tendinitis of the peroniers... I have the army soon
Running vests are good for when it’s hot, outside or inside. It’s 35 C today and I’m wearing a singlet in my house even though I have central AC set to 22 C.
I have these and unfortunately I do not like them. 1, they are heavier than other shoes I have for running, and 2 when I stride my toes point outward creating sort of an inverted triangle, this model outsole are so wide that sometimes my heels collide :/
as a runner that suffers from supination, this shoe should be reviewed from someone who has stability needs. I’m thinking this might be the trail version of the gaviota?
I tried both on in the store. I tried the gaviota in a wide. The gaviota definitely had more room in the toe box. The Stinson is comfortable, but I would go up half a size. My toes seemed to be rubbing against the shoe on the inside.
Trabuco Max 2 is Asics' competitor. Fuji Speed 2 is much lower, lighter, narrower, and less cushioned. Max 2 is much softer, bouncier and lighter. Stinson has motion control features (H-frame), but also firmer foam and outsole overall. For lighter runners, the Asics make more sense as an all-round shoe. For heavier runners, the Stinson. For those in the middle, it's a preference issue. Or perhaps a distance issue, since the Asics is quicker and more "fun", but the Stinson more ultimately protective. Both suffer a bit from being wide to the point of awkward, on anything but the best groomed of trails at more moderate speeds; the Stinson more so. Max 2 runs meaningfully lighter. More so than even the weight difference would indicate, since more of the weight of the Stinson is in the sole, particularly outsole, where it adds the most to swing weight. The Asics' foam is much less dense and the outsole thinner, with more of the weight in a "luxurious" upper. So again, if you're lighter, the Asics will likely feel much less like running in clogs with ankle weights, if you try to pick up the pace or "dance" through a rock garden. But if you're heavier, you'll feel sharp rocks straight through even all that low density foam in the Asics, while Stinson's denser foam has you better covered. And the stability for heavier guys/gals who need some support at the end of long outings, or even just for running on sideslope or on a cambered trail, is much more substantial on the Stinson.
Nice Review Gents, wondering how this would go up against the SpeedGoat 5?
I’ve worn both and I prefer the Stinson 7. More support, cushion, does not feel too heavy at all, and there is more room in the toe box. I just started wearing the Stinson 7 after years of Speedgoats, including my last pair, SG5. I’m hoping these will continue to feel great and not wear out the toe box.
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As an overpronator the H frame appeals to me. Trail shoes don’t typically have stability as uneven ground of trails makes it less necessary, but when paved portions of trails are mixed in it’s more of an issue. Are there any other road to trail options that provide stability?
As an "overpronator" you should look into barefoot shoes and foot excercises so you can finally fix the issue instead of masking it with shoes.
stinson 7 or challenger 7 for injuries ? I have tendonitis achilles tendon, plantar aponeurosis pain + heel, pains in the anterior shins and tendinitis of the peroniers...
I have the army soon
Calling it Hok-a instead of Ho-ka really bugs. Childish, I know.
You said it.
Yeah,probably get over that one bro!
Running vests are good for when it’s hot, outside or inside. It’s 35 C today and I’m wearing a singlet in my house even though I have central AC set to 22 C.
Would this be a good shoe to do the Camino de Santiago?
I have these and unfortunately I do not like them. 1, they are heavier than other shoes I have for running, and 2 when I stride my toes point outward creating sort of an inverted triangle, this model outsole are so wide that sometimes my heels collide :/
Wonder if this would be good over a 55k multi terrain
as a runner that suffers from supination, this shoe should be reviewed from someone who has stability needs. I’m thinking this might be the trail version of the gaviota?
I tried both on in the store. I tried the gaviota in a wide. The gaviota definitely had more room in the toe box. The Stinson is comfortable, but I would go up half a size. My toes seemed to be rubbing against the shoe on the inside.
This shoe is great for my hallux limitus
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Do they do it in goretex though?
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Would you consider the Asics Fuji Speed 2 to be a competitor?
Trabuco Max 2 is Asics' competitor. Fuji Speed 2 is much lower, lighter, narrower, and less cushioned.
Max 2 is much softer, bouncier and lighter. Stinson has motion control features (H-frame), but also firmer foam and outsole overall. For lighter runners, the Asics make more sense as an all-round shoe. For heavier runners, the Stinson. For those in the middle, it's a preference issue. Or perhaps a distance issue, since the Asics is quicker and more "fun", but the Stinson more ultimately protective.
Both suffer a bit from being wide to the point of awkward, on anything but the best groomed of trails at more moderate speeds; the Stinson more so. Max 2 runs meaningfully lighter. More so than even the weight difference would indicate, since more of the weight of the Stinson is in the sole, particularly outsole, where it adds the most to swing weight. The Asics' foam is much less dense and the outsole thinner, with more of the weight in a "luxurious" upper. So again, if you're lighter, the Asics will likely feel much less like running in clogs with ankle weights, if you try to pick up the pace or "dance" through a rock garden. But if you're heavier, you'll feel sharp rocks straight through even all that low density foam in the Asics, while Stinson's denser foam has you better covered. And the stability for heavier guys/gals who need some support at the end of long outings, or even just for running on sideslope or on a cambered trail, is much more substantial on the Stinson.
@@paulnorman8274 VERY helpful distinctions here. THANKS!
In the front it is wider than SG4?
Maybe a bit too late. Not sure about SG4, but I had to return SG5 due to them being too narrow. Stinson I just got has plenty of room.