Run to the Finish93
Blends the best of the Clifton and Bondi into one excellent daily and long-run shoe that the reviewer would use for most mileage.
Hoka Skyflow
4 expert reviews#1 of 13 running shoes
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recommend
recommend
Best for: Top pick, narrowly
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Hoka Skyflow, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and cushioning and performance.
Reviewed by Run to the Finish, RunningShoesGuru, Tom's Guide and 1 more
The catch: It is heavy-ish and not built for speed.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 80 to 933 printed scores, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 88
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Hoka Skyflow?
RunningShoesGuru90
Described as a terrific dependable daily trainer for racking up miles, with a strong expert score from a purchased pair.
Tom's Guide80
A reliable cushioned daily trainer that runs smoothly and handles easy to tempo miles, preferred over the Clifton 9 and Bondi 8.
Trail & Kale89est.
A versatile daily trainer that balances cushioning, spring and breathability at a fair price.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Comfort and cushioning3 of 4
Performance2 of 4
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
Alternatives
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Common questions
Is the Hoka Skyflow worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. It is heavy-ish and not built for speed.
Do critics agree about the Hoka Skyflow?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (Tom's Guide) to 93 (Run to the Finish), a spread of 13 points across 4 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What is the best alternative to the Hoka Skyflow?
The Asics Novablast 5 (critic score 86), runner-up.