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Hoka One One

Sky Kaha $499

Used by: Comfort-seeking editor Alistair Hall

Used for: Six months

When I reviewed these boots back in December, I wrote: ‘Their comfort needs to be trialled to be believed’.

After several more outings, I stand by every word of my original review.

The reason for their comfort is four-fold: they’re light (1016g/852gm/w), have a breathable eVent lining and super-soft leather uppers sitting on a footbed made from 5cm thick rubberised

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