I am thinking about trying them. I have some Anacapa Mid GTX from the same brand, first time I had some Hoka and immediatly loved the cushioning. I walk a lot, every day, and I feel much better after walking on the road or hard surface with my Anacapa than with any other running shoes/hiking shoes (I have several Asics, some Salomon, etc).
I agree that the soft sole wears out faster than some other shoes, especially on the road or rocks, but this extra cushioning is much better for my back, knees, joints, etc.