Hoka #2 in Running Shoes

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Rank in Running Shoes

Global visibility score

45.1 ▽ −0.8

95% CI 42.5–47.7

Score over time

Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works

By model

Perplexity

33.9

Mention rate38%

Position score0.41

Recommended32%

Gemini (Google)

47.1

Mention rate60%

Position score0.43

Recommended46%

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

46.3

Mention rate55%

Position score0.51

Recommended45%

Claude (Anthropic)

33.8

Mention rate37%

Position score0.49

Recommended24%

By question type

Where Hoka shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every running shoes panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.

Question type	Mentioned	Recommended
Recommendations “What's the best option for me?”	187/240 answers78%	71%
Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?”	50/240 answers21%	10%
Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?”	128/240 answers53%	31%
Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?”	107/240 answers45%	40%
Informational “How does this kind of product work?”	98/240 answers41%	32%

What the AIs say

Real answers from the latest measurement in which Hoka appeared — the receipts behind the score.

Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #1

"What are the most cushioned running shoes for long distance comfort?"

…Long-Distance Comfort Here are some top-rated maximalist/highly cushioned running shoes known for long-distance comfort: ## Top Picks **Hoka Bondi 8** - Ultra-plush cushioning, known as one of the softest rides - Great for daily training and recovery runs - Wide, stable base despite tall stack height **Hoka Clifton 9*…

Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1

"What are considered the best trail running shoes overall?"

…breakdown of the best trail running shoes overall, categorized by what they do best. --- ### 1. The Best Overall / Best Cushioned #### **Hoka Speedgoat 5** (and the newly released **Speedgoat 6**) The Hoka Speedgoat is widely considered the king of trail running shoes. It strikes the perfect balance of maximum cushionin…

ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1

"Which offers better cushioning for long distances, On or Hoka?"

Short answer: Hoka. Why: Hoka’s signature is maximal, high-stack midsoles and soft, thick EVA/foam blends that provide plush, long-lasting shock absorption and a very cushioned ride—especially use…

Perplexity · recommended · listed #1

"Which offers better cushioning for long distances, On or Hoka?"

For **long-distance cushioning**, **Hoka** generally offers better cushioning than On.[1][2][5][7][10][13] Across the sources, Hoka is described as *softer, plusher, and more heavily cushioned*, while On is more often de…

Where the AIs get it from

Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Hoka (115 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.

Cited domain	Answers citing it
youtube.com	107
reddit.com	105
runrepeat.com	97
runnersworld.com	89
facebook.com	58
runtothefinish.com	52
trailandkale.com	26
believeintherun.com	26

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