I'm a pretty big guy - 240 lbs. - and I've been having foot & ankle pain for some time, especially following longer walks.  A colleague of mine recommended the Hokas, and I was hesitant, given the pretty high price, but have had no regrets.  The shoes also have good arch support, so good that I don't need orthotics in the shoes.  Finally, I appreciate the shoes coming in 2E as well as D and 4E widths; it's hard enough to find "wide" running shoes, but to have three different width choices is incredibly rare.