Customer Reviews Hoka Kaha Low GORE-TEX®

I've had many pairs of Hokas at this point, and these don't really disappoint. The fit is good, pretty comfortable and sturdy. I wear them to work and for hikes in the area and so far, so good. Compared to other Hokas I've had, they're maybe a little more stiff than I'd expect for a 'plush' shoe, but they're still okay (my Stinsons are much plusher in feel).

The best thing is that my feet are staying dry. The cushioning is lovely, as always with Hoka, but the fit isn't right and I can't seem to adjust the laces to cradle my feet, especially the left one. I always wear a size nine and my last Hokas were perfect.

They feel substantial when you put them on. The fit for me was just like the other Hoka shoes. Some say they run big but that was not the case for me. I ordered my usual size and it was right on. The round shoes laces do not stay tied very well. The cushioning is rated as plush but they are not as plush as the Bondi. All in all, they will fit my needs for a fall/winter walking shoe.

I would like it to be a little more nimble, but that may not be possible, since I also want support and lots of cushion. The Kaha is rated plush on cushioning and has a wonderfully cushy heel strike, but under the front of the foot feels very hard. My feet really hurt at the end of each day of moderate hiking until I added a double cushioned insole from the drug store. The fit was good, but a little loose in the heel for me. It did not cause any problems, but did not feel as secure as I would like. I ordered a size 8 (my normal sport shoe size), which was the correct length, but a bit roomy otherwise. I wore a medium weight hiking sock, perhaps a heavy sock will make a more secure fit, but I'm a summer hiker, so don't really use those. Its kind of pricey, so I was hoping for "perfect", but we're all different, so I guess that's hard to come by. Overall, very good. Meets most of my needs. I was hoping to feel more sure-footed, but that may have more to do with my bad knees than the shoe, I know vibram soles are top of the line for grip.

Like all Hoka shoes these shoes have very good quality. Unfortunately I had to return them because they didn't fit very well. I have a bunion which hurt real bad when I put these shoes on. Maybe if I wore them enough time to break them in but I couldn't stand the pain. I usually wear a M for width and I couldn't go to W because then I have other problems-I don't know if they come in wide anyway-

This shoe is extremely comfortable, however, when hiking my feet moved around in the shoe and did not feel stable.

A bit stiff to wear; will break in. A bit wide in the heel. And not wide enough for my bunions in the toe box. But, I am able to put orthotics in them, and they do a decent job. Not sure that I would buy another pair unless they change.

Heavy and clumsy feeling.

Least favorite of the 7 pair of Hoka shoes that I own. Not the plush cushioning I expected. Very disappointed.

I do NOT have plantar fasciitis. I do not have corns, or any other obvious issues with my feet. I do have a very slight bunion on one foot, and I have broken my toes a lot. My pinky toes angle under slightly and the one on my right foot hurts in ANY other shoe except these Hokas. I also have not had a single incidence of that feeling that the bunion area has painfully dropped or strained. Not one. Big, clunky; it takes time and attention to adapt to the much greater bulk of the soles on these shoes. But they are SO comfortable!

I got these for hiking and walking when it's wet out. Comfortable, and love the 30 day trial period. Got 10 and was too big, returned and 9.5 is perfect. I'm usually a 9.5 wide, these didn't come in wide so wasn't sure and initially went up. Haven't had a chance to try in super wet weather, but so far so good. Not as comfy as my Bodi's, but more comfortable than any hiking shoe I've ever had!

These fit perfectly as do my other two pairs. Waiting for rainy or snowy days before wearing on my long morning walks. Wonderful shoes for arthritic feetplush cushioning.

Perfect fit, so far my feet still dry doing colder whether. Could be more affordable, but I am happy with my Hokas. I am massage therapist in past 3 years I recommend to all my clients to buy Hoka shoes and almost everyone made purchase and happy about it. Thank You

Good stuff

I'm trying to "get back out there" and stay active. I was very nervous about spending a weekend hiking with fitter friends. This shoe was comfy and cushy but offered terrific traction on slippery leaves and rocks. I was so excited to be able to participate and my feet didn't hurt at the end of the weekend!

I wear them at work on concrete floor. They're comfortable. Love the color.

I love this brand! I hike everyday and just replaced my eVent's with the Kaha Low GTX. My last pair lasted me 5 years. They offer outstanding support and are totally waterproof. The Kaha pair seem to run slightly big. I mostly wear between a size 5 and 5.5. My eVents were a 5.5 I ordered the Kaha's in a 5.5 but they seem a bit bigger. I could have gone half size smaller.

I wear my Kaha daily. I am a dog walker so have to be able to handle the elements. Rain, sleet, snow, ice have not slowed me down wearing the trusty Kaha boots to tackle any job at hand.