I am a big fan of Hokas, mentioned previously in this thread. Have multiple sets of runners, pretty much live in their flip flops when at home, and generally look to them first anymore.

But ...

Bought a pair of Hoka Kaha (first gen) hikers maybe 18 mos ago that just never delivered on the Hoka comfort/cushion promise.

Currently looking at the Hoka hiker offerings and hope to find a better LW Hoka hiker candidate.

Glad I kept my Salomons (and Asolos) around, though.

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated." Thomas Paine