# Hoka vs On Running: what people say

People are warmer about Hoka: 46% of on-topic posts and comments are positive and 10% negative, against 19% and 4% for On Running. Most liked about Hoka: "Extremely comfortable for walking, long shifts and all-day wear, often no break-in needed". Top complaint: "Outsoles and midsoles wear out fast, sometimes within 1-2 months or 300-500km". Most liked about On Running: "On shoes are loved as a brand and seen as stylish and cute". Top complaint: "Some runners call On terrible or just okay, and question whether the hype was worth it".

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| | Hoka | On Running |
|---|---|---|
| All platforms | 46% positive, 10% negative (555) | 19% positive, 4% negative (176) |
| Reddit | 48% positive, 6% negative (100) | 15% positive, 19% negative (26) |
| X | 53% positive, 13% negative (64) | 100% positive, 0% negative (1) |
| YouTube | 31% positive, 11% negative (177) | 32% positive, 9% negative (22) |
| TikTok | 55% positive, 10% negative (214) | 17% positive, 0% negative (127) |

## What people like

**Hoka**

- Extremely comfortable for walking, long shifts and all-day wear, often no break-in needed (25)
- Cute colorways and looks, especially new Mafate 5 and pink Clifton 11 (18)
- Hoka relieves plantar fasciitis, heel, knee and joint pain, allowing pain-free walking and running (12)

**On Running**

- On shoes are loved as a brand and seen as stylish and cute (5)
- On shoes are very comfortable, including all-day standing and long-term wear (5)
- Fans are excited about the 2026 Cloudmonster 3 and Hyper lineup (5)

## What people complain about

**Hoka**

- Outsoles and midsoles wear out fast, sometimes within 1-2 months or 300-500km (17)
- Fit issues: narrow toe box, inconsistent sizing, and instability in some models (11)
- Cushioning too soft or mushy, causing instability and poor support (8)

**On Running**

- Some runners call On terrible or just okay, and question whether the hype was worth it (4)
- Some models feel firm, heavy or only suit short runs and walking (3)
- Durability and wear concerns, including Clouds wearing out around 350 miles and Cloudrunner Next worries (2)

## What they compare it with

**Hoka**

- Brooks and Asics named as equally good or better alternatives, especially for durability (10)
- Mach 6/7 compared to Adidas Evo SL, Rebel V5, Saucony Guide, Brooks Hyperion (7)
- New Balance and Saucony preferred by some for fit or durability (4)

**On Running**

- HOKA vs On head-to-head, including a video framing the two as a buying comparison (2)
- Hyper's heel tail looks like Adidas Ultraboost, and other brands advance foams while Nike is stuck on PEBA (2)
- On grouped with Hoka, Brooks and New Balance as brands that took Nike's running market share (1)