For comparison, I've attached photos showing the first pair of Hokas I purchased around 3 years ago next to the Anacapa Breeze Hokas I purchased in fall of 2023. I can count on my hands how many times I have been able to wear them. I bought them specifically because I know that the previous Hoka sneakers were cut perfectly and the most comfortable sneakers I'd ever worn, in addition to how cute this new design was. I was quite mistaken. These shoes hurt right around the base of the big toe of each foot due to very painful rubbing. As you can see, I've used the blue Hokas A LOT and continue to seeing that they are very comfortable and helpful to my back pain etc. however this new design is way off.
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