Hoka One One Carbon X 2 Running Shoes - £89.20 with code @ Wiggle

Toybhoy23/02/2022 13:38

I tend to run 5-10ks. Any suggestions?

There's obviously going to be an element of personal preference and needs but you'll find get decent mileage out of the following something like a Brooks Ghost or Adrenaline, Nike Pegasus or React Infinity; Mizuno Wave Rider or Saucony Triumph.

If you prefer a little more cushioning then take a look at New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 or Asics Novablast (I love these shoes for easier training runs).

Could be worth checking out the Reebok Floatride Energy 3 as well which is a lighter shoe but seems to perform really well in tests and reviews, especially when you can pick up a pair for under £60 at the moment.

Item shows as not available for buyers in ROI (edited)

ebury23/02/2022 13:09

Yes,same colour.Very comfy trainers for long distance running and for …Yes,same colour.Very comfy trainers for long distance running and for everyday use Read lessRead more

Although the sell on these is more for races opposed to a long distance / everyday trainer as have a Carbon plate. For long distances / everyday I would suggest Clifton or Bondi. (edited)

BigStart23/02/2022 16:18

Bit expensive for weird looking shoe lolHow come there is zero reviews on …Bit expensive for weird looking shoe lolHow come there is zero reviews on the wiggle site.Is the platform legit ?Read lessRead more

If you're asking if Wiggle is a legit site then yeah absolutely they are. One of the biggest cycle and running retailers in the country.

Lack of reviews on Wiggle might be related to how they match reviews against specific product model or colourway and Urls.

If it's a new colour/season model then it's possible no reviews have happened for that particular model variation but you can look up independent reviews for the shoes on Run Repeat.com

TeaMonster23/02/2022 13:33

It's definitely a shoe designed for racing but that doesn't mean it's not …It's definitely a shoe designed for racing but that doesn't mean it's not a long distance shoe, it was intended to be Hoka's high performance marathon+ distance shoe.But yeah I wouldn't recommend this for someone looking for a daily trainer to run 5k-10k's in as there are far better options out there for that purpose.Read lessRead more

Yes apologies - correct it’s Hoka’s answer to Nike Alphafly / Saucony Endorphin Pro / New Balance RC. So yes can be used to long distances ie half’s or full marathons. Prob not best used as a daily trainer. As when it comes to race you want to swap out to a carbon trainer to see difference from the everyday trainer and pace will pick up. I race in Alpha/Vapor, tempo/intervals in Saucony endorphin Speed or Nike zoom fly 3 and everyday trainer New Balance 1011v11 or brooks Levitate 4

TeaMonster23/02/2022 13:33

It's definitely a shoe designed for racing but that doesn't mean it's not …It's definitely a shoe designed for racing but that doesn't mean it's not a long distance shoe, it was intended to be Hoka's high performance marathon+ distance shoe.But yeah I wouldn't recommend this for someone looking for a daily trainer to run 5k-10k's in as there are far better options out there for that purpose.Read lessRead more

Agree, I do race shorter distances in mine but really bought them for marathon racing. I rarely train in them because carbon plate shoes seem to have a very short effective life and I can't keep spending on new ones.

redwing523/02/2022 13:02

That's the evening primrose colour. Is that the same colour? I'm confused …That's the evening primrose colour. Is that the same colour? I'm confused as Yellow and red are out of stock but if you change it to evening primrose there's stock but the picture doesn't change.Read lessRead more

It’s the same

Yes,same colour.Very comfy trainers for long distance running and for everyday use

i bought a pair of these through Runners Need for £60 as i had a 50% off code through Vitality. Felt good walking around the house but on the first club run outdoors had massive right foot pain. I couldn't ascertain if it was due to being slightly small, I'm a 10 in Adidas and got these as a 10 but it could be they were just a smidge on the small side. Sold them on Ebay a few days later....

cottontop7423/02/2022 13:45

i bought a pair of these through Runners Need for £60 as i had a 50% off …i bought a pair of these through Runners Need for £60 as i had a 50% off code through Vitality. Felt good walking around the house but on the first club run outdoors had massive right foot pain. I couldn't ascertain if it was due to being slightly small, I'm a 10 in Adidas and got these as a 10 but it could be they were just a smidge on the small side. Sold them on Ebay a few days later....Read lessRead more

I believe these run a half size small. So if you’re generally a size 10 in other trainers you’d have to buy a 10.5 on these. Other makes such as New Balance have the same sizing difference as well.

lloydy18723/02/2022 14:33

Could well be the case! Ive got quite wide feet and ordered a pair of hoka …Could well be the case! Ive got quite wide feet and ordered a pair of hoka arahi in the usual size and found them to be more narrow than other shoes and had more luck with the 2e version. Shame that most race shoes only come as a narrow fit as i really want to try a pair! These are a steal but i doubt they will fit me without issue!Read lessRead more

Yes I'm my worst enemy as the local running store were doing a Hoka night and i could have tried a pair on.... Ho hum, back to the Adidas!!

panasonic23/02/2022 12:47

[Image]

That's the evening primrose colour. Is that the same colour?
I'm confused as Yellow and red are out of stock but if you change it to evening primrose there's stock but the picture doesn't change.

Too many shoessss ahhhhhhhh

Great price, haven't tried these but was impressed with the Hoka Arahi model

untouchable12323/02/2022 13:12

Although the sell on these is more for races opposed to a long distance / …Although the sell on these is more for races opposed to a long distance / everyday trainer as have a Carbon plate. For long distances / everyday I would suggest Clifton or Bondi.Read lessRead more

It's definitely a shoe designed for racing but that doesn't mean it's not a long distance shoe, it was intended to be Hoka's high performance marathon+ distance shoe.

But yeah I wouldn't recommend this for someone looking for a daily trainer to run 5k-10k's in as there are far better options out there for that purpose.

TeaMonster23/02/2022 13:33

It's definitely a shoe designed for racing but that doesn't mean it's not …It's definitely a shoe designed for racing but that doesn't mean it's not a long distance shoe, it was intended to be Hoka's high performance marathon+ distance shoe.But yeah I wouldn't recommend this for someone looking for a daily trainer to run 5k-10k's in as there are far better options out there for that purpose.Read lessRead more

I tend to run 5-10ks. Any suggestions?

Great price. These are my current road race shoes for anything from 5k to marathon and unusually for Hoka offer great values compared to other big brand alternatives.

cheers, ordered in two sizes for best fitting

cottontop7423/02/2022 13:45

i bought a pair of these through Runners Need for £60 as i had a 50% off …i bought a pair of these through Runners Need for £60 as i had a 50% off code through Vitality. Felt good walking around the house but on the first club run outdoors had massive right foot pain. I couldn't ascertain if it was due to being slightly small, I'm a 10 in Adidas and got these as a 10 but it could be they were just a smidge on the small side. Sold them on Ebay a few days later....Read lessRead more

Could well be the case! Ive got quite wide feet and ordered a pair of hoka arahi in the usual size and found them to be more narrow than other shoes and had more luck with the 2e version. Shame that most race shoes only come as a narrow fit as i really want to try a pair! These are a steal but i doubt they will fit me without issue! (edited)

cottontop7423/02/2022 15:10

Yes I'm my worst enemy as the local running store were doing a Hoka night …Yes I'm my worst enemy as the local running store were doing a Hoka night and i could have tried a pair on.... Ho hum, back to the Adidas!!Read lessRead more

free delivery and returns from wiggle

J9STL23/02/2022 15:11

free delivery and returns from wiggle

Even after you've run in them??

cottontop7423/02/2022 15:12

Even after you've run in them??

no, but if its about sizing then order a couple of sizes.
Hoka let you run and return their shoes if you buy direct from Hoka (FYI £160 @ Hoka) (edited)

Bit expensive for weird looking shoe lol

How come there is zero reviews on the wiggle site.

Is the platform legit ? (edited)

Really good running shoes. designed for ultra marathons but can be used as a daily and 5-10ks.
Been really happy with mine and were true to size for me in a 9.

Great shoes, my favourite for marathon and half marathon at the mo, speedy,

Just order 2 pairs, could not resist.
The deal suppose to finish by the end of 23rd.

(edited)

Toybhoy23/02/2022 13:38

I tend to run 5-10ks. Any suggestions?

If you're talking about road races, Nike vaporfly is probably fastest. I couldn't get on with them, so run in saucony endorphin Pro. Note these aren't good (or even legal) on the track.

For normal training these are too expensive.

I presume these ones aren't great for support?

I had a gait analysis done and was told that I over pronate, so I had some Brooks Ravenna 8 shoes. I bought two pairs and have rotated them, and worn them both out. They both have fairly smooth soles towards the front.

I run 5-20km. I try to run 3 times per week.

My problem now is that I need some new ones and they don't do the Ravenna 8 any more!

I can get the Ravenna 11 for £70 or the Brooks Launch GTS 8 for £70.

Is there anything else worth looking at that would give the same sort of support?

untouchable12323/02/2022 13:53

Yes apologies - correct it’s Hoka’s answer to Nike Alphafly / Saucony End …Yes apologies - correct it’s Hoka’s answer to Nike Alphafly / Saucony Endorphin Pro / New Balance RC. So yes can be used to long distances ie half’s or full marathons. Prob not best used as a daily trainer. As when it comes to race you want to swap out to a carbon trainer to see difference from the everyday trainer and pace will pick up. I race in Alpha/Vapor, tempo/intervals in Saucony endorphin Speed or Nike zoom fly 3 and everyday trainer New Balance 1011v11 or brooks Levitate 4Read lessRead more

Probably not suitable for training due to the cost and lack of longevity rather than your point. I think it's best to train at race pace rather than race faster than you train - because your legs won't be used to it

adum_23/02/2022 23:40

Probably not suitable for training due to the cost and lack of longevity …Probably not suitable for training due to the cost and lack of longevity rather than your point. I think it's best to train at race pace rather than race faster than you train - because your legs won't be used to itRead lessRead more

Sorry I disagree - you have interval sessions to get your high intensity work in and have tempos thrown into your long runs to get used to race pace. You do not train at race pace - just watch the kipchoge documentary. I ran a full marathon in 3 hrs 9 mins and that’s about 7:10min mile , I never trained at race pace.

Also to add, if you going to train in a faster shoe (carbon) then what effect are you planning to see on race day? (edited)

untouchable12324/02/2022 00:13

Sorry I disagree - you have interval sessions to get your high intensity …Sorry I disagree - you have interval sessions to get your high intensity work in and have tempos thrown into your long runs to get used to race pace. You do not train at race pace - just watch the kipchoge documentary. I ran a full marathon in 3 hrs 9 mins and that’s about 7:10min mile , I never trained at race pace.Also to add, if you going to train in a faster shoe (carbon) then what effect are you planning to see on race day?Read lessRead more

The effect you will see on race day is your legs will feel better after 20 miles, so you can carry on. And you will recover quicker after your long runs so you can get back to training sooner.

And many plans would have you running at race pace, progressive long runs finishing at marathon pace, 10miles easy 10miles marathon pace etc, you need these sort of runs to train your body to run on tired legs.

Personally I don't train in them as I am a cheap ass but will do one long run as a dress rehearsal with the shoes I intend on wearing on race day.

nbuuifx23/02/2022 22:54

I presume these ones aren't great for support?I had a gait analysis done …I presume these ones aren't great for support?I had a gait analysis done and was told that I over pronate, so I had some Brooks Ravenna 8 shoes. I bought two pairs and have rotated them, and worn them both out. They both have fairly smooth soles towards the front.I run 5-20km. I try to run 3 times per week.My problem now is that I need some new ones and they don't do the Ravenna 8 any more!I can get the Ravenna 11 for £70 or the Brooks Launch GTS 8 for £70.Is there anything else worth looking at that would give the same sort of support?Read lessRead more

No carbon plate shoes are big on support. I pronate and I bought these shoes as they are supposed to be one of the most stable carbon racers due to the wider platform and slightly stiffer foam compared to more cushy carbon shoes.

I hear the Launch GTS are pretty good. There are not many lightweight support shoes out there sadly. I think the manufacturers just hope they can get everyone to buy their neutral shoes. Many shoes have tended to become a bit more stable in recent years though I hear. I wear Asics GT 1000, 2000 and Kayano, but they are all pretty heavy. But they are great as long run shoes. DS Trainer are a good fast training shoe, but they are quite narrow. The Carbon X2 will be my race/ fast training shoe. (edited)

Just ran some segments in these for the first time. Got a Strava crown, so maybe carbon plates do help!

They feel pretty wide and stable for the pronators out there, but they they do feel quite firm. (edited)

nbuuifx23/02/2022 22:54

I presume these ones aren't great for support?I had a gait analysis done …I presume these ones aren't great for support?I had a gait analysis done and was told that I over pronate, so I had some Brooks Ravenna 8 shoes. I bought two pairs and have rotated them, and worn them both out. They both have fairly smooth soles towards the front.I run 5-20km. I try to run 3 times per week.My problem now is that I need some new ones and they don't do the Ravenna 8 any more!I can get the Ravenna 11 for £70 or the Brooks Launch GTS 8 for £70.Is there anything else worth looking at that would give the same sort of support?Read lessRead more

Check out Hoka one one Bondi 7. They are amazing. I over pronate as well and can’t recommend them enough. Pain is gone since wearing them. They cost £130 so not cheap but totally worth it in my opinion. (edited)

untouchable12324/02/2022 00:13

Sorry I disagree - you have interval sessions to get your high intensity …Sorry I disagree - you have interval sessions to get your high intensity work in and have tempos thrown into your long runs to get used to race pace. You do not train at race pace - just watch the kipchoge documentary. I ran a full marathon in 3 hrs 9 mins and that’s about 7:10min mile , I never trained at race pace.Also to add, if you going to train in a faster shoe (carbon) then what effect are you planning to see on race day?Read lessRead more

Yeah the interval and tempo work is what I mean by training at race pace.
Why do you want the shoe to have an effect on race day? Why would that be better than have been training in a faster shoe the whole time?
It's like altitude training - you might do some as an stressor but you wouldn't do all your training at altitude because you want to be able to train fast(er) too

adum_25/02/2022 14:39

Yeah the interval and tempo work is what I mean by training at race …Yeah the interval and tempo work is what I mean by training at race pace.Why do you want the shoe to have an effect on race day? Why would that be better than have been training in a faster shoe the whole time? It's like altitude training - you might do some as an stressor but you wouldn't do all your training at altitude because you want to be able to train fast(er) tooRead lessRead more

As if you training in a race day shoe you won’t have the edge of race day. I tend to have a couple of 5k or park runs in the new shoe and save for races. Heavier shoe for long runs and then on race day having lighter and carbon shoes unleashes speed. It works for me but each to their own.