Jeff, I ditched the Hoka's (not for me) and went with a pair of Topo Ultraventure Pro's... 1/2 lb lighter than my Salomon XUltra's, and a far more cushioned rear sole. They seem like they'll be equally durable. We'll see with more miles on them. I definitely like the toe box.
Good on your wife!
“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
