With a remarkable weight-to-cushion ratio, the Kaha 2 GTX delivers peak performance with peak plushness. Updated with a HUBBLE heel with SwallowTail geometry, this durable hiker features Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug for increased ground contact. Consciously crafted, this trailblazing silhouette employs GORE-TEX footwear fabric with recycled textile. | Features. Leather Working Group Gold-rated waterproof nubuck leather. GORE-TEX footwear fabric with 71% recycled polyester face fabric. Dual-density CMEVA midsole with HUBBLE heel and SwallowTail. Late stage MetaRocker with integrated flex grooves. Vibram Megagrip rubber with Traction Lug. 5mm lugs. Quick-lace metal top hooks. Abrasion resistant toecap and heel. Waterproof membrane bootie construction. Anatomical Achilles construction with heel pull tab. Topically applied PFC-free water repellency treatment. Rubberized EVA midsole. Molded PU sockliner with 50% soybean oil. 51% Recycled polyester quarter mesh and tongue mesh. 80% Recycled polyester lining mesh. 100% recycled polyester laces (excluding aglet). 80% Recycled polyester strobel board.
With a remarkable weight-to-cushion ratio, the Kaha 2 GTX delivers peak performance with peak plushness. Updated with a HUBBLE heel with SwallowTail geometry, this durable hiker features Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug for increased ground contact. Consciously crafted, this trailblazing silhouette employs GORE-TEX footwear fabric with recycled textile. | Features. Leather Working Group Gold-rated waterproof nubuck leather. GORE-TEX footwear fabric with 71% recycled polyester face fabric. Dual-density CMEVA midsole with HUBBLE heel and SwallowTail. Late stage MetaRocker with integrated flex grooves. Vibram Megagrip rubber with Traction Lug. 5mm lugs. Quick-lace metal top hooks. Abrasion resistant toecap and heel. Waterproof membrane bootie construction. Anatomical Achilles construction with heel pull tab. Topically applied PFC-free water repellency treatment. Rubberized EVA midsole. Molded PU sockliner with 50% soybean oil. 51% Recycled polyester quarter mesh and tongue mesh. 80% Recycled polyester lining mesh. 100% recycled polyester laces (excluding aglet). 80% Recycled polyester strobel board.
With a remarkable weight-to-cushion ratio, the Kaha 2 GTX delivers peak performance with peak plushness. Updated with a HUBBLE heel with SwallowTail geometry, this durable hiker features Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug for increased ground contact. Consciously crafted, this trailblazing silhouette employs GORE-TEX footwear fabric with recycled textile. | Features. Leather Working Group Gold-rated waterproof nubuck leather. GORE-TEX footwear fabric with 71% recycled polyester face fabric. Dual-density CMEVA midsole with HUBBLE heel and SwallowTail. Late stage MetaRocker with integrated flex grooves. Vibram Megagrip rubber with Traction Lug. 5mm lugs. Quick-lace metal top hooks. Abrasion resistant toecap and heel. Waterproof membrane bootie construction. Anatomical Achilles construction with heel pull tab. Topically applied PFC-free water repellency treatment. Rubberized EVA midsole. Molded PU sockliner with 50% soybean oil. 51% Recycled polyester quarter mesh and tongue mesh. 80% Recycled polyester lining mesh. 100% recycled polyester laces (excluding aglet). 80% Recycled polyester strobel board.
With a remarkable weight-to-cushion ratio, the Kaha 2 GTX delivers peak performance with peak plushness. Updated with a HUBBLE heel with SwallowTail geometry, this durable hiker features Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug for increased ground contact. Consciously crafted, this trailblazing silhouette employs GORE-TEX footwear fabric with recycled textile. | Features. Leather Working Group Gold-rated waterproof nubuck leather. GORE-TEX footwear fabric with 71% recycled polyester face fabric. Dual-density CMEVA midsole with HUBBLE heel and SwallowTail. Late stage MetaRocker with integrated flex grooves. Vibram Megagrip rubber with Traction Lug. 5mm lugs. Quick-lace metal top hooks. Abrasion resistant toecap and heel. Waterproof membrane bootie construction. Anatomical Achilles construction with heel pull tab. Topically applied PFC-free water repellency treatment. Rubberized EVA midsole. Molded PU sockliner with 50% soybean oil. 51% Recycled polyester quarter mesh and tongue mesh. 80% Recycled polyester lining mesh. 100% recycled polyester laces (excluding aglet). 80% Recycled polyester strobel board.
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Hoka One One Kaha 2 Gtx M
Delivery $74.69
originally posted on hoka.com
With very little to frown upon, this Hoka boot is an AMAZING boot. First of all, I'm a 6' and 280 LBS. of long bearded, big bellied, fresh air breathing, goofy hiker and these boots treat my ankles and knees like they deserve. Boy oh boy did I need these, from their form that naturally corrects your gate into a smooth rolling motion to the shock resistant and fatigue reducing sole and midsole, these boots made me gain an extra 3 hours of hiking on average. I know, why use time? Well for big folks like myself, we're always worried of knee, joint, back fatigue after strenuous activity. These boots made me feel like my joints got a bath in WD40 and Redbull energy. One of my favorite features is the easy-on slip on shape it has. (which not many people mentioned here). ... MoreWith very little to frown upon, this Hoka boot is an AMAZING boot. First of all, I'm a 6' and 280 LBS. of long bearded, big bellied, fresh air breathing, goofy hiker and these boots treat my ankles and knees like they deserve. Boy oh boy did I need these, from their form that naturally corrects your gate into a smooth rolling motion to the shock resistant and fatigue reducing sole and midsole, these boots made me gain an extra 3 hours of hiking on average. I know, why use time? Well for big folks like myself, we're always worried of knee, joint, back fatigue after strenuous activity. These boots made me feel like my joints got a bath in WD40 and Redbull energy. One of my favorite features is the easy-on slip on shape it has. (which not many people mentioned here). When untied to the lace hooks the boot is open and wed enough to easily step into them without the boots getting squished or malformed. What is also great is that when the laces are in their hooks, they don't come untied. I took these boots for a good 25 mile hike across mud, dirt, loose rocks, wet rocks, and paved paths which all felt the same under my feet. I was definitely being held in place and not once did I feel like I was going to loose my footing. The only think I would improve would be the tongue being formed slightly differently as it is somewhat cumbersome when tied up.
originally posted on REI
I bought the Hoka Men's Kaha 2 GTX "Hiking Boots" on the basis of my great experiences with my everyday Hoka walking/hiking shoes, which have been wonderful. The boots though have been a big disappointment. The good features first: they are just as comfortable as the shoes up to where the boot top begins. The Vibram soles are fantastic - good combination of cushioning, stability, and grip on slippery surfaces. Things go wrong about five inches from the ground where the shoe becomes a boot. Others have already noted that the tongue is about 3/4" too short, making the uppermost lacing lugs difficult to use because the laces tend to ride up over the top of the tongue. Because of this, I lace them only as far as the second lugs from the top, which are 1 1/2" from the ... MoreI bought the Hoka Men's Kaha 2 GTX "Hiking Boots" on the basis of my great experiences with my everyday Hoka walking/hiking shoes, which have been wonderful. The boots though have been a big disappointment. The good features first: they are just as comfortable as the shoes up to where the boot top begins. The Vibram soles are fantastic - good combination of cushioning, stability, and grip on slippery surfaces. Things go wrong about five inches from the ground where the shoe becomes a boot. Others have already noted that the tongue is about 3/4" too short, making the uppermost lacing lugs difficult to use because the laces tend to ride up over the top of the tongue. Because of this, I lace them only as far as the second lugs from the top, which are 1 1/2" from the top of the boot. The most serious problem is the poor construction of the tongue itself. First, the tongue is too narrow, and the gusset that connects the boot to the tongue to keep out snow and water only extends 5" from the ground. If you're hiking in deep snow or hard rain, you will likely get snow or water coming in between the boot sides and the skinny tongue, above the insufficient gusset. The narrow tongue doesn't seal the boot against the elements as much as I'd like it to. The tongue is also thin and flimsy, with only a narrow, sort of triangular piece of nubuck on its outer surface. That piece of nubuck is 2" tall and 1" wide at bottom, widening to 2 1/4" at the top. If I lace the boots reasonably snug, the laces dig into my ankles, especially when hiking uphill. Loosening the laces considerably relieves this pressure and discomfort, but makes the boot top more floppy. These boots are simply not made for hiking on hilly trails or in deep snow. It feels and looks like Hoka rushed these boots into production without field-testing them. I really hope they will re-design the boot tops so they function the way good hiking boots should.
originally posted on hoka.com
I love them, and I will keep buying them!I am a tall, 73-year-old woman who doesn't keep being overweight and having foot and joint issues keep me off the trails.Sizing: I bought a men's size 11D. I normally wear a women's 12B, The D width Hokas our narrower than usual and fit the front of my foot great. The heel of the boot is a little wide since women's feet tend to be narrower in the heel, but they work okay. I also wear Sole Support orthodics which fit in the shoe with no problem.Lacing: The shoe has three hooks at the ankle area. The lowest hook, just above the laced area, was so tight the shoe string would not fit in it securely. My husband gently filed off the bump that was causing the problem, and now they lace well. It works better to treat the two toop ... MoreI love them, and I will keep buying them!I am a tall, 73-year-old woman who doesn't keep being overweight and having foot and joint issues keep me off the trails.Sizing: I bought a men's size 11D. I normally wear a women's 12B, The D width Hokas our narrower than usual and fit the front of my foot great. The heel of the boot is a little wide since women's feet tend to be narrower in the heel, but they work okay. I also wear Sole Support orthodics which fit in the shoe with no problem.Lacing: The shoe has three hooks at the ankle area. The lowest hook, just above the laced area, was so tight the shoe string would not fit in it securely. My husband gently filed off the bump that was causing the problem, and now they lace well. It works better to treat the two toop hooks on each side as one hook instead of lacing them separately, but they still support my ankle great.Performance: They are perfect in the western national forests and national parks. They have also been good on problematic Tucson trails. Some trails in the desert southwest have a hard clay base with a loose sand coating that can make it very slippery going down steep mountain trails. I tried a trail that I had given up on after sliding down it in several pairs of boots, and the Hoka's did fine. The traction is great. The other issue in the Southwestern mountains is hiking over rocks so sharp you get foot bruising. The Hoka padding stopped that. What a relief!Water proofing: I haven't worn the boots in water, but since the water proofing only extends 5 1/4 inches (on my size boots), they clearly won't stay dry splashing through water very deep.Caution: Be aware when walking down stairs or driving that the boots are quite a bit wider than your foot and extend about an inch beyond the back of your foot. So long as you don't trip leaving your porch the first time out, it is worth it for the added stability on the trails.
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Hoka One One Kaha 2 Gtx M
Delivery $74.69
With very little to frown upon, this Hoka boot is an AMAZING boot. First of all, I'm a 6' and 280 LBS. of long bearded, big bellied, fresh air breathing, goofy hiker and these boots treat my ankles and knees like they deserve. Boy oh boy did I need these, from their form that naturally corrects your gate into a smooth rolling motion to the shock resistant and fatigue reducing sole and midsole, these boots made me gain an extra 3 hours of hiking on average. I know, why use time? Well for big folks like myself, we're always worried of knee, joint, back fatigue after strenuous activity. These boots made me feel like my joints got a bath in WD40 and Redbull energy. One of my favorite features is the easy-on slip on shape it has. (which not many people mentioned here). ... MoreWith very little to frown upon, this Hoka boot is an AMAZING boot. First of all, I'm a 6' and 280 LBS. of long bearded, big bellied, fresh air breathing, goofy hiker and these boots treat my ankles and knees like they deserve. Boy oh boy did I need these, from their form that naturally corrects your gate into a smooth rolling motion to the shock resistant and fatigue reducing sole and midsole, these boots made me gain an extra 3 hours of hiking on average. I know, why use time? Well for big folks like myself, we're always worried of knee, joint, back fatigue after strenuous activity. These boots made me feel like my joints got a bath in WD40 and Redbull energy. One of my favorite features is the easy-on slip on shape it has. (which not many people mentioned here). When untied to the lace hooks the boot is open and wed enough to easily step into them without the boots getting squished or malformed. What is also great is that when the laces are in their hooks, they don't come untied. I took these boots for a good 25 mile hike across mud, dirt, loose rocks, wet rocks, and paved paths which all felt the same under my feet. I was definitely being held in place and not once did I feel like I was going to loose my footing. The only think I would improve would be the tongue being formed slightly differently as it is somewhat cumbersome when tied up.
I bought the Hoka Men's Kaha 2 GTX "Hiking Boots" on the basis of my great experiences with my everyday Hoka walking/hiking shoes, which have been wonderful. The boots though have been a big disappointment. The good features first: they are just as comfortable as the shoes up to where the boot top begins. The Vibram soles are fantastic - good combination of cushioning, stability, and grip on slippery surfaces. Things go wrong about five inches from the ground where the shoe becomes a boot. Others have already noted that the tongue is about 3/4" too short, making the uppermost lacing lugs difficult to use because the laces tend to ride up over the top of the tongue. Because of this, I lace them only as far as the second lugs from the top, which are 1 1/2" from the ... MoreI bought the Hoka Men's Kaha 2 GTX "Hiking Boots" on the basis of my great experiences with my everyday Hoka walking/hiking shoes, which have been wonderful. The boots though have been a big disappointment. The good features first: they are just as comfortable as the shoes up to where the boot top begins. The Vibram soles are fantastic - good combination of cushioning, stability, and grip on slippery surfaces. Things go wrong about five inches from the ground where the shoe becomes a boot. Others have already noted that the tongue is about 3/4" too short, making the uppermost lacing lugs difficult to use because the laces tend to ride up over the top of the tongue. Because of this, I lace them only as far as the second lugs from the top, which are 1 1/2" from the top of the boot. The most serious problem is the poor construction of the tongue itself. First, the tongue is too narrow, and the gusset that connects the boot to the tongue to keep out snow and water only extends 5" from the ground. If you're hiking in deep snow or hard rain, you will likely get snow or water coming in between the boot sides and the skinny tongue, above the insufficient gusset. The narrow tongue doesn't seal the boot against the elements as much as I'd like it to. The tongue is also thin and flimsy, with only a narrow, sort of triangular piece of nubuck on its outer surface. That piece of nubuck is 2" tall and 1" wide at bottom, widening to 2 1/4" at the top. If I lace the boots reasonably snug, the laces dig into my ankles, especially when hiking uphill. Loosening the laces considerably relieves this pressure and discomfort, but makes the boot top more floppy. These boots are simply not made for hiking on hilly trails or in deep snow. It feels and looks like Hoka rushed these boots into production without field-testing them. I really hope they will re-design the boot tops so they function the way good hiking boots should.
I love them, and I will keep buying them!I am a tall, 73-year-old woman who doesn't keep being overweight and having foot and joint issues keep me off the trails.Sizing: I bought a men's size 11D. I normally wear a women's 12B, The D width Hokas our narrower than usual and fit the front of my foot great. The heel of the boot is a little wide since women's feet tend to be narrower in the heel, but they work okay. I also wear Sole Support orthodics which fit in the shoe with no problem.Lacing: The shoe has three hooks at the ankle area. The lowest hook, just above the laced area, was so tight the shoe string would not fit in it securely. My husband gently filed off the bump that was causing the problem, and now they lace well. It works better to treat the two toop ... MoreI love them, and I will keep buying them!I am a tall, 73-year-old woman who doesn't keep being overweight and having foot and joint issues keep me off the trails.Sizing: I bought a men's size 11D. I normally wear a women's 12B, The D width Hokas our narrower than usual and fit the front of my foot great. The heel of the boot is a little wide since women's feet tend to be narrower in the heel, but they work okay. I also wear Sole Support orthodics which fit in the shoe with no problem.Lacing: The shoe has three hooks at the ankle area. The lowest hook, just above the laced area, was so tight the shoe string would not fit in it securely. My husband gently filed off the bump that was causing the problem, and now they lace well. It works better to treat the two toop hooks on each side as one hook instead of lacing them separately, but they still support my ankle great.Performance: They are perfect in the western national forests and national parks. They have also been good on problematic Tucson trails. Some trails in the desert southwest have a hard clay base with a loose sand coating that can make it very slippery going down steep mountain trails. I tried a trail that I had given up on after sliding down it in several pairs of boots, and the Hoka's did fine. The traction is great. The other issue in the Southwestern mountains is hiking over rocks so sharp you get foot bruising. The Hoka padding stopped that. What a relief!Water proofing: I haven't worn the boots in water, but since the water proofing only extends 5 1/4 inches (on my size boots), they clearly won't stay dry splashing through water very deep.Caution: Be aware when walking down stairs or driving that the boots are quite a bit wider than your foot and extend about an inch beyond the back of your foot. So long as you don't trip leaving your porch the first time out, it is worth it for the added stability on the trails.
I made this Kaha 2 GTX purchase before I realized that I would probably be better served with a pair of Bondi SR's, which I also purchased on a separate order. I was unable to cancel the order, so I let it ride. My decision was to keep the SR's and return the GTX's. That plan worked for a few days. I had worn the SR's for an entire workweek and literally fell in love with them. The backpain I had been experiencing was gone and I give credit to the shoes for that medical miracle. So, here it is, the weekend and rather than make a trip to the post office to return the GTX's, I put them on and laced them up tight. Wow! What a great fit and what a comfortable feel on my feet. Initially, I stayed on carpet, then migrated to my tile floors, then before I knew it I was ... MoreI made this Kaha 2 GTX purchase before I realized that I would probably be better served with a pair of Bondi SR's, which I also purchased on a separate order. I was unable to cancel the order, so I let it ride. My decision was to keep the SR's and return the GTX's. That plan worked for a few days. I had worn the SR's for an entire workweek and literally fell in love with them. The backpain I had been experiencing was gone and I give credit to the shoes for that medical miracle. So, here it is, the weekend and rather than make a trip to the post office to return the GTX's, I put them on and laced them up tight. Wow! What a great fit and what a comfortable feel on my feet. Initially, I stayed on carpet, then migrated to my tile floors, then before I knew it I was outside the house. By this time my desire to return them was gone and now I have two pair of Hoka's and I am happy things turned out the way they did.My first thoughts were, this is a lot of money to pay for shoes, but my comeback thought was, yes, but you got what you paid for, which instantly canceled out the first thought. So, there's my justification for buying two pair of Hoka's, and I'm sticking with it.I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
I have owned many manufactures of hiking boots for 50 plus years so have some background. The Kaha 2 GTX boot has pros and cons. They are very light and take little time to break in, fit is accurate and comfortable to my mens 14D feet. The heel is a little wider than say Solomons, and toe box about the same. The Vibram soles have great sticky compound for traction, we will see how long they last. The Hubble heel and Swallow tail is nice, don't notice the shape when walking and would think it distributes the loads better. The general overall construction seems ok for a light weight hiking boot, like many have said, best suited for groomed trails due to light weight upper and mediocre collar support. The cons: GORTEX, please make a non Gortex option, I live in the ... MoreI have owned many manufactures of hiking boots for 50 plus years so have some background. The Kaha 2 GTX boot has pros and cons. They are very light and take little time to break in, fit is accurate and comfortable to my mens 14D feet. The heel is a little wider than say Solomons, and toe box about the same. The Vibram soles have great sticky compound for traction, we will see how long they last. The Hubble heel and Swallow tail is nice, don't notice the shape when walking and would think it distributes the loads better. The general overall construction seems ok for a light weight hiking boot, like many have said, best suited for groomed trails due to light weight upper and mediocre collar support. The cons: GORTEX, please make a non Gortex option, I live in the desert and don't want the added heat gortex adds. The tongue is poorly engineered, too short, not gusseted to top and too narrow at 3rd eyelet from the top which can cause a hot spot. The collar doesn't support ankle well, could have more padding inside at top. Overall seems expensive for what you get. The reason I bought these was I was hoping for plush cushioning closer to Bondi 7 which I LOVE but they are not. I get it they are hiking boots, but don't expect too much here. To be fair, I have a surgically repaired foot that needs all the cushion I can get and was hoping for more. The Kaha 2 GTX is the softest hiking boots I have found but not close to the Bondi 7 in cush or as heavy duty a boot construction compared to their competition.
I was about to buy a similar Salomon boot for about $80 less. I decided to try the Hoka and see if it was worth the $80 bucks more. I put one on each foot and walked around. I took the Salomon off and put the other Hoka on and threw my old boots in the box. Night and day difference. Time will tell on the long term as I intend on wearing these daily. I do have a heavier Salomon boot for when I backpack my camera gear. I'm 240lbs plus a very heavy pack and wanted the ankle support for rocky terrain. But to be honest, I'm loving the Hoka's so much that I may try them with a backpack. The better boot though for stability when I'm packing most likely will be the Salomon's. The Hoka's are plush and may be too soft for that. I also love the lower back, I tried on several ... MoreI was about to buy a similar Salomon boot for about $80 less. I decided to try the Hoka and see if it was worth the $80 bucks more. I put one on each foot and walked around. I took the Salomon off and put the other Hoka on and threw my old boots in the box. Night and day difference. Time will tell on the long term as I intend on wearing these daily. I do have a heavier Salomon boot for when I backpack my camera gear. I'm 240lbs plus a very heavy pack and wanted the ankle support for rocky terrain. But to be honest, I'm loving the Hoka's so much that I may try them with a backpack. The better boot though for stability when I'm packing most likely will be the Salomon's. The Hoka's are plush and may be too soft for that. I also love the lower back, I tried on several of the hiking shoes and even though they were comfortable, I find that I prefer the 3/4 ankle shoes/boots as I feel more stable. The optional lace holes may also provide a more stable feel as well if you have a narrow / wide foot. The 12 felt perfect, I'm normally an 11.5, but a 12 in the Salomon's and also the Hoka's. I did try the 12.5 (rare size) and It was too big. The price is steep and hopefully they last me a while. Sometimes the plush shoes wear out the fastest. For the people who say this is a hard shoe, I'm confused.....I'm retired military and wore combat boots for 20+ from Danner/Matahorn and many more and after retiring I've used cheap and expensive boots for hiking, walking etc. This is without a doubt the lightest softest boot I've walked in. Maybe there is some other brand I have yet to find that is softer or close. This is my first pair of Hoka's and I'm probably late to the Hoka party and just excited about how soft they are. :) Oh, I also have a titanium rod and screws in my left leg and pretty bad arthritis in my knees and back and neck herniations....lol. Military was hard on my body I guess. So the plush feel is really welcomed. :)
I love my Hoka tennis shoes so much, as an avid hiker/backpacker I decided to give these boots a try. I wore these boots on two long backpacking trips and a few hikes. The hikes all took place in Indiana on relatively well maintained dirt trails. I also wore these on a 6 day backpacking trip in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico and then on a 60ish mile trek doing a section of the John Muir Trail. By the time I started my JMT trek I had about 80ish miles on them and the tread was already not holding up to what I expected. By the end of my JMT trek the tread was literally peeling off in pieces. For the price I expected the shoes to hold up better. I did purchase these shoes online through Sun and Ski Sports, but I don't believe that would have effected the ... MoreI love my Hoka tennis shoes so much, as an avid hiker/backpacker I decided to give these boots a try. I wore these boots on two long backpacking trips and a few hikes. The hikes all took place in Indiana on relatively well maintained dirt trails. I also wore these on a 6 day backpacking trip in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico and then on a 60ish mile trek doing a section of the John Muir Trail. By the time I started my JMT trek I had about 80ish miles on them and the tread was already not holding up to what I expected. By the end of my JMT trek the tread was literally peeling off in pieces. For the price I expected the shoes to hold up better. I did purchase these shoes online through Sun and Ski Sports, but I don't believe that would have effected the quality of the product. Overall these boots are extremely comfortable, have amazing waterproofing, but the quality is just not there. I think these would hold up just fine if you are using these exclusively on easy to moderate trails, however if you plan on doing some higher caliber backpacking/hiking trips I would not recommend these at all. There are plenty of other boots out there for a fraction of the price that will actually hold up.
I used the Kaha2 for work. After trying this boot out for a week, I am still looking for a comfortable, waterproof boot that I can wear all day. I could not bear the pain this boot caused me.I immediately noticed that one boot was defective in the heel. The split-heel design would not allow the boot to land flat when I walked. My foot would twist inward (pigeon toed) upon impact. I still decided to try to break them in so I could decide whether or not it was worth replacing the defect. My work requires a lot of walking and standing, and I wanted to find something versatile with ankle support as well as a comfortable sole.After an hour in the Kaha2 I was experiencing a great deal of pain caused by the arch. I have flat feet, and the arch support was unforgiving. It ... MoreI used the Kaha2 for work. After trying this boot out for a week, I am still looking for a comfortable, waterproof boot that I can wear all day. I could not bear the pain this boot caused me.I immediately noticed that one boot was defective in the heel. The split-heel design would not allow the boot to land flat when I walked. My foot would twist inward (pigeon toed) upon impact. I still decided to try to break them in so I could decide whether or not it was worth replacing the defect. My work requires a lot of walking and standing, and I wanted to find something versatile with ankle support as well as a comfortable sole.After an hour in the Kaha2 I was experiencing a great deal of pain caused by the arch. I have flat feet, and the arch support was unforgiving. It seemed to go up the side of the boot, pressing into the side and bottom of my feet. By the end of the day I was in more pain from trying to stand in a way that didn't hurt my arch. This put strain on the rest of my foot. I thought this would change if I broke it in by wearing them. By the 4th day I gave up. Not only was the arch still hurting my feet, the twisting was causing my knee to begin to hurt.HOKA does not make a women's size past size 11. The 11 is just to snug, my toes hit front of the boot. I am forced to buy mens shoes which are usually a bit too wide, but more comfortable for my toes. The space in the toe area was plenty. Some people mentioned that the tongue was too short. The tongue does rub my shin, but long socks help with that. The laces kept slipping, so I tried catching the loop with the hooks on the boot. That seemed to hold them in place. The Kaha2 did keep my feet completely dry! The color also looks dark green, not jet black. It looks a lot different in person. I wish one of the stores near me carried this boot to try on before hand.
As a 6' tall backpacking female who wears a size 13 woman's shoe, I am typically forced to the men's department, since manufacturers seem to think all women are 5'7" or shorter with feet that max out at size 11. I have been hiking in Hokas since first discovering the Evo Mafate 2 a year and a half ago, and they are magnificent! First thing I noticed is the shoe was surprisingly narrow for a men's shoe, which worked out to my advantage. Hiked dozens of rugged, rocky mountainous trails in these cushy delights only to arrive in camp with happy feet. However, as fate would have it, Hoka 'improved' this shoe by combining it with another model, which, imo, smacks of Altra Lone Peaks, which are aweful--too wide, zero structure/no support, and the sole compresses too much ... MoreAs a 6' tall backpacking female who wears a size 13 woman's shoe, I am typically forced to the men's department, since manufacturers seem to think all women are 5'7" or shorter with feet that max out at size 11. I have been hiking in Hokas since first discovering the Evo Mafate 2 a year and a half ago, and they are magnificent! First thing I noticed is the shoe was surprisingly narrow for a men's shoe, which worked out to my advantage. Hiked dozens of rugged, rocky mountainous trails in these cushy delights only to arrive in camp with happy feet. However, as fate would have it, Hoka 'improved' this shoe by combining it with another model, which, imo, smacks of Altra Lone Peaks, which are aweful--too wide, zero structure/no support, and the sole compresses too much so you feel every rock. I digress. Back to this boot. I ordered my usual hiking size (I size up .5) and was so excited to try this shoe. It was enormous--way too wide, and the inside of the boot had no cushion--felt like walking on marble floors in leather-soled loafers. Sadly, they went back. After much consideration, I'm ordering another pair in my regular shoe size. I will add an insert this time and see if it will work to fill up the extra volume and provide a little softness. Fingers crossed. I really hope this is it. (btw, my feet are fairly wide by women's shoe standards, so men's shoe sizes are usually not too wide.)
My college student's Hokas GTX looked like they had been put through the ringer so we tried to go in and order another pair only to find they don't make them anymore....disappointing but figured we would find a pair that would work. He has worn nothing but Hoka's for forever and never had an issue finding a pair that worked. He is a size 14 and has always fit into their 14s with no problem. He wanted to stick with GTX because of the amount of rain they experience on campus. We have literally ordered every single pair of GTX shoes that Hoka makes in the past week and I have no idea what has happened with the company but not a single one of them has worked for him. Either the heel fit is super wonky, they have really narrowed the toe box in some models or the fabric ... MoreMy college student's Hokas GTX looked like they had been put through the ringer so we tried to go in and order another pair only to find they don't make them anymore....disappointing but figured we would find a pair that would work. He has worn nothing but Hoka's for forever and never had an issue finding a pair that worked. He is a size 14 and has always fit into their 14s with no problem. He wanted to stick with GTX because of the amount of rain they experience on campus. We have literally ordered every single pair of GTX shoes that Hoka makes in the past week and I have no idea what has happened with the company but not a single one of them has worked for him. Either the heel fit is super wonky, they have really narrowed the toe box in some models or the fabric creases in a really obnoxious manner right across the front part of the foot and so every step you feel the crease push down on the top of the foot. We thought for sure these Kaha would be the one and he got them today and they are HUGE...no where remotely near a size 14 - I mean come on Hoka. They don't make a 13.5 so the odds that the 13 will be way too small is fairly high- so out of 6 different pairs of Hokas, not a single one worked either due to bizarre funky fit or funky changes in the make of the shoe is just silly - what happened to the Hoka we used to love???
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