Customer Reviews Hoka Transport GORE-TEX®

I have had them since October. They are comfy, and remain waterproof, but they squeak with every step. Like annoyingly squeak to the point people look at you if you are inside. But they are excellent outside. It was just over 30 days when they started making the noise, first the right then a day or two later the left. I tried to get Hoka to take them back but they made it too difficult.

I have been a loyal customer buying SpeedGoat GTX and Bondi shoes for a decade. Hoka has changed the fit of the SG 6GTX and ruined it, it far too narrow and doesn't fit someone with a high arch. They don't even offer a wide version of the GTX to help with the issue! So I tried the Transport GTX, and the Challenger 7 GTX, and they are all too narrow and too tight. The reviews all confirm the same thing, Hoka has abandoned us runners who made them what they are. We bought into Hoka for the wide toe box and roomy shoe and it's no longer that. I'm so disappointed they've left me no option but to test out other brands even though I have loved their shoes for years. I hiked the whole Appalachian Trail, New England Trail, Long Trail and others in them.

Worst hokas I've ever purchased. No support or cushioning, laces and tongue had no padding and bit into my foot.

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After about a month, my left shoe farts, I've changed socks, however as I step down on my left heal, some how air pockets leak air causing a fart, as I put pressure on the heal of the shoe. They look good and are comfortable, but noisy when I walk , so they're retired.

I've been running 10.5 size... forever. Including Hoka orders - always had 10.5 without issues (except Arahi 7). So I was really bummed that I received those and they just DON'T FIT. Not slightly small. No. They are too narrow, too short. I double checked and the size is correct. Great job Hoka, spend more money on your marketing instead of working on shoes.

I really wanted to like these shoes. I own / have owned multiple pairs of HOKAs over the last several years. Have recommended them to friends and family, who have become fans. So, first, I ordered the same size shoes as all my other HOKA shoes. When my Transports arrived, the fit was extremely tight and uncomfortable, so I returned them for an exchange to the wide size of the same shoe. The Wide fit like the regular size of all my other HOKA shoes. Problems solved, I thought. I began to wear them regularly for everyday wear. It wasn't long before my Transports started to squeak on a regular basis while walking in them. Both inside and outdoors. Left side, right side, both sides. No rhyme or reason as to which shoe was going to squeak on any given day. Some days, if I was lucky, the squeaks would disappear, only to return another day. Tried powder, nothing helps to stop the squeak. It's maddening when it starts, especially if you're away from home, traveling, or well into a long walk. Then, the loop on the heal of my right shoe breaks while putting my shoes on one morning. The thin rope like loop broke right where it attached to the shoe on the outside. I have relegated my Transports to "yard work", "I don't care what happens to them", only occasional wear shoes because I can't bring myself to throw away a pair of shoes I paid that much money for. To say I am disappointed in them is an understatement. I love my other HOKAs, but it's a hard pass on purchasing another pair of Transports.

I generally wear a women's 8.5 regular width in most shoes. I find Hoka runs narrow so I usually order a wide width in my Clinftons. I wanted a waterproof commuter shoe and Hoka doesn't carry the Transport GTX in a wide width. I decided to try the men's version to see if it would be a little wider than the women's. Wow, it's narrow. I think it might be narrower than the women's version (which I also tried). This is a huge miss. Hoka, please offer the Transport GTX in a wide with in women's but also in men's. Yikes!

The shoes at first were comfortable. I heard great things about these and bought these in the GTX for work. I work outdoors in the weather and thought these would be a good fit. They were great for the first month. After that they have become uncomfortable, the glue is coming off the sole in the front, and they squeak with every step taken. It's like having little whoopie cushions on the bottom of both feet. It is annoying and for the price I paid for these, you'd think they would be a premium shoe. I've had department shoes that were better than these. The only good thing about these shoes are the waterproofing. If you are looking for a good GTX shoe, this is not it. Go with a different brand.

Transport gtx shoe was highly recommend by Hoka own site questionnaire for what features you want I need arch and heel support - I'm on my feet constantly and a runner - This shoe is not good on either I've ordered from Hoka for over a decade several different models and am generally satisfied

My husband had owned a few pairs of hoka and these last pair squeaks when he walks even on carpet.

I simply walk in them and wear them to work. They squeak with every step I take. I feel like Chucky Finster from rugrats. Customer service is really bad. They simply told me to put talc powder in between the slip and my shoe. Didn't help. And that's just the icing on top. Multiple people on Reddit say the same thing about the squeaking. The rubber bottoms are peeling off and the rubber toe part is peeled off not even a year into owning them. I spent so much on these shoes but I dare not send them in and claim for my warranty because I have read so many Reddit posts about people being denied for much worse and they are really my only pair of shoes, so I can't be without them. Just read the Reddit posts about hoka warranty and you will see. This really soured my taste for this brand and will not be buying more in the future. One would think a company that blew up so much would have better customer service for loyal customers. Truly disappointing.

I bought these shoes and from the day i received them they squeaked loudly when i walked. I embarrassedly wore them for a week in hopes of it going away. It didnt so i contacted customer service. They suggested i use baby powder inside under the insole due to moisture possibly causing the sound. I tried that and it didnt help at all. I contacted customer service again. They told me i could send the shoes back (3-5 business days) and once they receive them allow up to 10 business day for them to ship me another pair which will take another 3-5 business after they finally ship them to get to me. Ridiculous. I pay over $200 for a pair of shoes and im supposed wait weeks without the pair of shoes because a defect that was not my fault. This is very poor of customer service. I will never buy a pair of Hoka shoes again.

I just received these shoes, and upon opening the box, I immediately noticed a clear defect on the right shoe. The upper material is visibly warped and uneven, especially around the toe area. The sidewall also appears distorted and wavy, making the shoe look poorly constructedalmost like a QC-rejected item that was mistakenly shipped. While I do appreciate the comfort and light weight of the shoe, I'm really disappointed by the quality issue on this pair. Because of this, I've decided to return it right away.

One of the loops that hold the laces broke within 1 month of normal wear. One on each shoe, so they are both now uncomfortable to wear. In my opinion this is due o poor design and too little fabric being used on the strap leading to fraying too close to the seam attaching them to the shoe. This is a design flaw. I shipped the shoes back to be inspected, but the warranty team declared the damage as 'normal wear and tear' and shipped them back. The broken shoes are not eligible for warranty. They will not replace or refund for poorly designed and broken shoes. I will not be purchasing from Hoka again.

I bought these because I needed a new pair of shoes, and I am on my feet most of the day. I walk home through a major city, so I figured these would be perfect. I was wrong. For the first few months, they were incredibly loud, squeaking every single step. After the squeaking went away, I noticed the rubber tip and sole of the shoes were starting to come loose. Shortly after this, the connecting fabric that the shoe lace goes through completely came undone, so there are no lace connections in the middle of the shoe. I ended up going back to the pair of running shoes I had before this pair that were in better shape after multiple years of wear. For the price I paid, this quality was absolutely terrible, and I can't recommend these shoes to anyone.

I bought this shoe to help my plantar faciitus . It helped tremendously So much so I needed a second pair after wearing out the first pair in 6 months. The second pair started this horrible squeaking after a month. The squeak was not from the rubber touching the floor like at a basketball game. The squeak was coming from inside the shoe with every step you hear squeak , squeak squeak. Its horrible . It is driving me crazy . People hear it and wonder whats wrong with you. I was at my wits end and needed to try something .I started making incisions on the bottom tread about 2 vertical and 3 horizontal to try to loosen up something . I really didnt know what would happen but this did not help. I called Hoka and they said this voided the warranty. Just my luck. They need to redesign this. I believe there is a spot on the tread that isnt bonded correctly. Too expensive for this nonsense

Width D is very tight, especially at the top. Does not fit true to size.

Some positives, they look nice and are comfortable to walk in. However, after walking 3-5 times a week for a couple of months the sole is already worn out and I have no grip. It's incredibly disappointing, given that the shoes are advertised for talking on pavement and they're Vibram soles, that any sort of normal walking routine absolutely trashes these shoes. This is my first pair of Hoka's and I liked what they had intended the shoes for, but I will not be buying from them again.

These shoes had a squeaking issue and the bottom surface broke and fell off the shoe.

These shoes are comfortable and very cushioned, but unfortunately they both broke within a month. One of the tabs/loops that hold the laces ripped and now neither of the shoes lace properly. Infuriating.

I have bought 2 pairs of Hoka's within a week because I loved them but just today my first pair is already making noises when I walk. This can't be normal it is so bad I took a video because it's embarrassing, not sure how to attach the video

Everyone said that HOKA's were super comfortable, unfortunately that's not my experience. I bought premium shoes hoping they would feel great, however, they give me pain in my arches, too narrow, ( yet I do not have wide feet ) and feel odd under the toes. I was hoping to use them for walking / all around...but I'll need to replace them.

I recently purchased a pair of Hoka Transports. I liked them so much that I bought another pair and upgraded to GTX. What a dissapointment. The GTX hurt my feet. I alternate wearing my Transport and my GTX. The Transorts are comfortable. The GTX hurt. I will be testing Hoka's return policy. I can't wear these shoes.