I bought my first pair of Hoka’s in 2015 and have been hooked ever since! Since I talk about them pretty much all the time, I also get asked which kind would be best for you guys and they’re all so different depending on what you want! 

I’ll give you a little overview on five of their most popular styles below but here is also a little collage of some cute outfit ideas to pair your Hoka’s with. You can find all of these items on Backcountry!

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Here is the lowdown on the different kinds (fun fact! They’re all named after beaches!): 

ARAHI

These are the ones I wear! They’re a more stable shoe and will help if you pronate at all when you run or walk. If you don’t know if you pronate, I highly suggest you go into a local running store and have them see which would be best for you. If you’re local to SLC, go to Salt Lake Running Company and have them video you running on the treadmill. That’s what they did with me and that’s how I know I need Arahi’s!

BONDI

Bondi is a neutral shoe with a ton of cushioning. If you have bad knees or are maybe getting a little older, Bondi’s are great to give you more cushioning in each step. You can see how they are thicker in their sole!

CLIFTON

Clifton’s are for sure the most popular out of all of the Hoka’s. They’re the ones you’ll see Outdoor Voices, Free People etc. selling because they are a great neutral shoe with neutral cushioning. If you need a good starter shoe, I’d start here with the Clifton!

RINCON

The Rincon is another neutral shoe with the least amount of cushioning and is by far the lightest shoe. It is also the best value because it’s on the cheaper end of the Hoka’s! It also has a super slim tongue that can sometimes go off-kilter during longer runs which can bother some people.

KAWANA

The Kawana is definitely the most versatile. It is an “omnivore shoe” meaning that it is more geared towards cross-training and offers moderate stability and a higher cushion. The sole on the Kawana is a little tackier than the other road shoes, which is helpful for gym floors.

Hope that helps you guys decide which would be best for you! 

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-Liv

With the weather finally warming up in Utah (well, it snowed yesterday.. but I’m sure it’ll warm up soon!) we are so excited to get our electric bikes back out and take the kids on some adventures. While on Backcountry, I found the Burley Dash RM Carrier and the Burley D’Lite X to attach to the back of our bikes and our kids have so much fun cruising around our neighborhood and going to visit family and friends.

My kids have always loved their Native shoes and I loved finding these Sparkly Pink Natives for our daughter and the Navy Blue Natives for our son. They’re the perfect spring/summer shoe for kids because they are completely waterproof and easy for the kids to put on/off by themselves which is a WIN for me.

And while at the tail end of my pregnancy, I am really only trying to purchase clothes at this point that I can wear afterward. I love these Beyond Yoga Joggers (yes, they feel like butter!) and this Basin + Range High Neck Ribbed Tank Top. It also comes in grey and fits so cute! I’m wearing a size medium in both.

And I am still loving the Cloudswift Running Shoes from ON! They are so comfortable and I can’t wait to run in these after the baby comes!

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I hope you find something you love!

-Liv

Backcountry is always my go-to to find new picks that I always love wearing and using. With spring finally, upon us, I thought I’d share some things I’m currently loving from them!

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First off, I have become the BIGGEST Beyond Yoga fan ever since I started working with Backcountry last summer… Ever since I ordered my first piece last July, I’ve been hooked ever since. I love how buttery soft their fabric is and also how comfortable it’s been with my pregnancy. Everything I’ve worn while pregnant has been in size medium and has worked great. I’m also so looking forward to wearing it all after this pregnancy too!

Above I am wearing the Spacedye Slim Racerback Bra with the Spacedye High Waisted Biker Short. I promise they are like BUTTER! I am so in love with them.

I’m also a big sun protector ☀️ these days and love this Patagonia Airshed hat. They also have more colors so go look! I also love the Borealis Green color too.

Every time I post about Hoka’s, people ask how I would compare them to On’s! I finally tried them and the hype is real. They are so comfortable and I can’t wait to wear them more all spring/summer.

I also recently loved discovering this brand which is filled with more buttery soft items that I loved taking to California with us. I bought THIS BLACK ZIP UP and this CREAM POPOVER HOODIE!

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-Liv

Spring is right around the corner and I am starting to get so excited to get outside and do activities I love. Backcountry is always my go-to when it comes to finding pieces that can help me get active and feel comfortable doing so. Here are a couple pieces I am loving right now!

First up are these Hoka Arahi 6’s! I have been a Hoka fan for about five years and they just keep getting better. I love how comfortable they are to walk in and love that they protect my knees like crazy! I love this new light blue color so so much 😍 sizes are limited in these!

Secondly, I think I’ve become Beyond Yoga’s biggest fan recently. Everything I’ve ever tried from here is so comfortable and SO DANG SOFT!!! I’m serious. SO soft! I love THIS TANK I am wearing (there’s a cropped version I love too when I’m not pregnant! It looks like a couple of colors are on sale right now too!!) and THIS SKIRT! I am wearing a size medium in both and think they fit great right now.

I also can’t seem to not wear crew socks these days and love these SMARTWOOL ONES! They’re so soft and comfortable and only $10.

Along with the rest of every female in Utah (is it just a Utah thing?! Haha!) I love the Stanley cups and LOVE THIS SIZE OF TUMBLER! I actually bought my kids them for Easter because they use mine all the time. It’s the best to take on the go and I love how it doesn’t spill out!

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Hope you find something you love!

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-Liv