Customer Reviews Hoka Transport GORE-TEX®

I want to love these. They are everything I'm looking for in a Hoka - style, cushioning, the cool no-lace laces, and most of all, the gore tex. But they are SO narrow! I tried wearing them in the office for two days, with minimal walking and even just sitting down my feet were killing me. Come on Hoka! I'm begging for a gore tex shoe in a wide width! Take my money for that now! But in the meantime, I'll be sending these back. Sad face.

Like others, I returned my pair because they hurt my toes and instep. This was disappointing because other than the tightness, the shoes felt wonderful to walk on.

These shoes fell apart after 4 months of use. Extremely disappointed with the shoes and the brand.

Too narrow, wide is not wide,I even bought a size larger. The toe box is extremely narrow,small,and pointed. Why don't you offer in an extra wide? Why don't you offer a wider toe box? I love my Bondi in extra wide. Can't you make others in same size.

The area between the tongue and shoe has asymmetrical gaps on both sides of the shoes, not caused by wear and tear. This allows water to enter the so-called waterproof shoe easily. Even after showing warranty support pictures of these gaps in the waterproof liner, they called it 'normal'. Yes, they told me my waterproof shoes are not waterproof by design and denied the warranty claim. Disappointed that Hoka doesn't stand by their product. This is the third and last time I buy Hokas, bye!

I used it in humid terrain and it completely slips, dos not hold it, the shoes where really rough and make my upper part of my feet hurt sooo much and it has never happened to me with other shoe.

These shoes started to squeak after a few months wear. It is loud enough that people comment that they hear me coming as I am walking. Unfortunately, I did not read enough reviews before hand as this seems to be a common complaint. I filed a warrant claim and it was denied because it "is not a result of manufacturing defects caused during the production of the product. Trapped moisture and moving insoles cause a lot of squeaky sounds. This is not something that is covered under warranty." If I had known about the squeak and the poor warranty help, I would never have bought these shoes!

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.