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Hoka Skyflow

Name: Hoka Skyflow
Brand: Hoka

Highly rated

Average of 4 professional reviews

4 of 4 recommend it · broad agreement

Where the 4 reviews landedRange 80–93

5060708010088 avg

Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 88.0 · 3 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 88

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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.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100

93
Run to the FinishHands-on review · 2025
Blends the best of the Clifton and Bondi into one excellent daily and long-run shoe that the reviewer would use for most mileage.
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90
RunningShoesGuruHands-on review · 2024
Described as a terrific dependable daily trainer for racking up miles, with a strong expert score from a purchased pair.
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80
Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024
A reliable cushioned daily trainer that runs smoothly and handles easy to tempo miles, preferred over the Clifton 9 and Bondi 8.
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89est.
Trail & KaleNo printed score · Hands-on review
A versatile daily trainer that balances cushioning, spring and breathability at a fair price.
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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, 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.

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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.