Our verdict

True to its roots, the Carbon X 3 remains our trusty go-to for anything ultra-distance. It's packed and loaded with a carbon-fibre plate tZapatillas Hoka One One Cavu 3 para Mujer Negro Blanco. Even more, it delivers smooth heel-to-toe transitions that have made our long-distance runs bearable and easy. On top of this, it's everything you'd expect from a luxe running shoe. From looks to performance, it kills it!

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 43 1 3 Pros

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  • Responsive ride
  • Smooth transitions
  • Stable
  • Durable
  • Sock-like collar
  • Grippy

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 43 1 3 Cons

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Audience verdict

81
Good!

Who should buy

The HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 is a super shoe that we believe is great for: 

  • marathoners who want to finish the race instead of setting PRs 
  • ultra distances in moderate tempo to faster paces
  • runners who want a smooth and easy ride during long runs
  • hoka bondi sr chaussures de route pour femmes en white taille 40 1110521 wht

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Who should NOT buy

The Carbon X 3 is a pass for runners who want a racer for short distances. It's on the heavier side; that's why.

If you want something fast and light for such a distance, consider the hoka one one clifton 6 f blavit+ (7.3 oz). And if you want the ultimate energy return from Hoka, go for the Rocket x2

Cushioning

Heel stack

Stack heights gone wrong! Officially, the Carbon X 3 has a heel stack height of 32 mm. However, we got a different result in our lab - 35 mm.

On one hand, that means even more cushioning (yay!), but the higher heel also affects the shoe's drop... More on that below.

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Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 35.0 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 400 running shoes
Number of shoes
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot stack height actually turned out to be lower than stated: 24 mm over the official 27 mm.

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Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 24.0 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 400 running shoes
Number of shoes
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

The measurements mentioned above give us a heel-to-toe drop that is completely different from what the brand says. It's not 5 mm, but actually 11 mm.

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 drop

To understand why it's important to know the drop, consider that different drops affect muscles, tendons, and joints in different ways. Higher drops (8-14 mm) load more hips and knees, whereas low drops (0-5 mm) make calves and Achilles tendons work more.

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Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 11.0 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 400 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 43 1 3 | Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The shoe's plate is not very stiff and the midsole is a touch more forgiving than the Carbon X 2.

It's true that the foam used in the midsole is soft. Actually, with a durometer reading of 19.0 HA, it is 26% softer than average. Yet, due to the presence of the plate, it is not an extremely soft shoe, it is balanced.

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Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 19.0 HA
Average 21.0 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 327 running shoes
Number of shoes
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

Making its debut on the feet of Hoka-sponsored athletes competing at the (%)

We put the shoe in the freezer to simulate cold weather conditions and found out that the midsole didn't change much. After 20 minutes, it became only 23.7% firmer, less than the average of 26.9%.

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With a durometer measurement of 23.5 HA, it is 30% softer than the other "frozen" foams we've tested!

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 24%
Average 25%
Compared to 327 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
Making its debut on the feet of Hoka-sponsored athletes competing at the
63%

Insole thickness

This Hoka has a thin insole. Our calliper showed 2.3 mm, while the average for running shoes is around 4.5 mm. 

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Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 2.3 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 396 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Ride

Seamless would be the best word to describe the HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3's ride. Because of its meta-rocker, rolling forward felt effortless to us.

Thanks to the HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3's carbon plate, we felt supported from the first mile down to the last. Our feet and legs never felt strained while running in this Hoka shoe. This is also one of the reasons why we approve of it as a long-distance racer. 

Size and fit

Size

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 is slightly large (72 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 377 running shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Hoka Glide Clifton 8 Men's Running Shoes

Based on our measurements, the shoe's toebox is notably narrower than average. At the widest part of the forefoot, our calliper shows only 92.6 mm.

However, this measurement aligns with a competition shoe, especially from Hoka—a brand widely renowned for its snug-fitting running shoes.

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 Hoka Glide Clifton 8 Men's Running Shoes
Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 92.6 mm
Average 95.5 mm
Compared to 155 running shoes
Number of shoes
90.9 mm
Hoka Glide Clifton 8 Men's Running Shoes
102.4 mm

hoka one one mens stinson mid gore tex 1106515 dggd

The shoe's toebox also narrows down at the big toe. Measuring the width here returned only 72.3 mm which won't please those with wide feet.

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 hoka one one mens stinson mid gore tex 1106515 dggd
Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 72.3 mm
Average 73.7 mm
Compared to 155 running shoes
Number of shoes
67.9 mm
hoka one one mens stinson mid gore tex 1106515 dggd
83.5 mm

Toebox height

In our experience, the toebox height of the Carbon X 3 is more generous than anticipated. Measuring 30.7 mm, it provides a surprisingly spacious feel, offering ample vertical room.

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 Toebox height
Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 30.7 mm
Average 27.2 mm
Compared to 154 running shoes
Number of shoes
22.4 mm
Toebox height
33.8 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Contrary to other tempo shoes like the Nike Next% collection, the third version of the Carbon X felt a bit more stable. 

Torsional rigidity

We believe that the stability is mostly due to this Hoka shoe's torsional rigidity.

As our manual test shows, the carbon plate makes it very difficult to twist the Carbon X 3 sideways. On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the stiffest, we gave this shoe a maximum score of 5.

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 5
Average 3.4
Compared to 379 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Hoka Arahi 4 Black Evening Primrose Mens Shoes

The shoe's heel counter, on the other hand, has much more give to it.

We gave its stiffness a low score of 2 out of 5, indicating that it's quite bendy and doesn't hold the ankle so rigidly.

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 2
Average 2.9
Compared to 363 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Hoka Arahi 4 Black Evening Primrose Mens Shoes
5

HOKA hombre constitución media blancas

The platform of the HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 is neither wide nor narrow. It sits right at the average of road running shoes.

Measuring the widest part of its sole in the forefoot, we got 111.2 mm. That's even 2 mm narrower than average.

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Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 111.2 mm
Average 114.2 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Number of shoes
103.3 mm
HOKA hombre constitución media blancas
126.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

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HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 midsole heel width

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 90.1 mm
Average 90.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Number of shoes
73.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

The Carbon X 3 is a stiff shoe and we can prove it.

It required as much as 50.4N to bend the shoe in our longitudinal flexibility test. This is as much as 40% more than it takes on average in our lab!

On the other hand, these results also showed that this Hoka shoe is not as stiff as the other shoes in the carbon-plated category. For example, the Carbon X 3 is 66% more flexible than the Vaporfly 2!

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 50.4N
Average 28.1N
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Compared to 383 running shoes
Number of shoes
2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

Weight

We weighed the shoe on our scale, and it returned 8.4 oz (239g). That's a whole ounce lighter than average!

But, of course, if we compare it to tempo training shoes only (8.5 oz/237g), the HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 is right about average. 

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 8.43 oz (239g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 401 running shoes
Number of shoes
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

We found the knit upper's ventilation to be quite good. Our feet remained cool and dry even under warm weather. However, it is not the most breathable trainer on the market, receiving only 3 out of 5 in our smoke-machine test. Expect decent airflow but not on a hot summer day.

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 (left): it's breathable; Adidas Runfalcon (right): very little smoke is coming out, and only from the tongue area, so this shoe is not breathable. To make this test, we use a smoke-pumping machine and cover up the shoe mouth entirely so that the smoke can only escape through the upper.

The second test we carried out confirmed the previous results: we put the upper against light, and it clearly showed that is well-perforated, and therefore airy.

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 330 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

HOKA Clifton 8 Chaussures de Route pour Hommes en Lunar Rock Nimbus Cloud Hoka Mach 5, the Carbon X 3 makes use of a firm rubberized EVA form at the bottom of its platform. While it helps to save the shoe's weight tremendously, it has consequences for its long-term durability.

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Using a durometer to check the firmness of this layer, we got 64.5 HA. That's 25% softer than the road shoe rubbers on average! As soft as it feels upon landing, this compound is doomed to wear out much faster compared to a typical outsole rubber.

Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 64.5 HC
Average 79.8 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 381 running shoes
Number of shoes
57.0 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole thickness

Because there is no rubber outsole per se, we kept the outsole thickness at 0.0 mm. But if you're wondering how thick the rubberized foam layer is, our calliper showed 7 mm. 

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Test results
HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 0.0 mm
Average 3.3 mm
Compared to 398 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 43 1 3 | Grip / Traction

On dirt, gravel, crushed rock, wet, and dry surfaces, the shoe bites.

HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 outsole

Style

It makes a statement. With its huge stack, two-tone colors, and detailed knit pattern, it's hard not to notice the HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3. 

Carbon X 3 vs. 2: Toning down the aggressiveness

με επένδυση HOKA:

  • The new Profly X midsole offers a softer feel for a more responsive ride. 
  • Hoka One One 54.
  • The HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3 also loses 0.2oz (5g), from 8.7oz (247g) to 8.5oz (242g), while maintaining the same rubberized outsole and stack height.

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Style

It makes a statement. With its huge stack, two-tone colours, and detailed knit pattern, it's hard not to notice the HOKA Stinson ATR 6 Chaussures en Dune Taille 39 1 3. 

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