Customer Reviews Hoka Transport GORE-TEX®

I'm disappointed that a wide version is not offered.

I live in the Pacific Northwest (lots of rain) and walk 3-6 miles daily with my dog on paved and unpaved surfaces. Comfortable waterproof shoes are a must. When I saw these came in waterproof I knew I needed to try them. Overall, I'm pretty impressed. I think the waterproof is more of a "water resistant" but that's not unusual - I have yet to find a truly waterproof sneaker. They are incredibly comfortable, my feet feel "energized" in these and some knee pain I had been dealing with pretty much resolved completely after switching to the Hoka transport. The upper material is a gore tex cordura nylon which is lightweight but a bit stiff, and though not completely waterproof, they are water resistant and along with wool socks my feet stay pretty dry. The material is also really easy to clean (mud basically wipes off) so that is a plus (my previous waterproof sneakers were a knit material which was fairly waterproof but required more thorough cleaning). I will say these probably won't work for wider feet - my feet are pretty narrow and these feel a little snug in the toe box. Overall though I'm happy with them: Rating 5 for comfort, 5 for style and 3.5 for waterproof - 4.5 rounded up to 5.

I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, and I have found that the hoka product provides me with enough comfort, that I do not suffer by the end of the day.

These are my go to shoes for travel and all day wear at Disneyland. I can go 12k steps without discomfort. I want them in every color.

I have problem feet, big time: My feet are very sensitive, and tough to fit due to past injuries and poor healing. I have arthritis, I like to run on wet turf. I walk my dogs every morning, often in the rain. As a result, It is very tough for me to find a shoe that meets my needs. I ordered the Transport GTX hoping the GTX would keep my feet dry and that the shoe would fit relatively well. These are remarkable and surpassed my expectations by a landslide! I've been wearing them for everything - dog walks, wet runs, shopping, even casual going out. They look great - not bulky or clunky. The fast lace technology is very easy and actually works to hug my arch and give my forefoot lots of room. I love them so much I ordered two more pairs in different colors.

These are my go-to now and I have a pair for at home and the GTX one for wearing out and about. They give my feet such good support it is amazing, and I also appreciate the easy on and off. They don't crowd my toes and they also neutralize my metatarsalgia which is amazing. Honestly at this point in my life (60s) they are more comfortable than bare feet, precisely because of the support. If you are older with feet that start hurting about a half mile into a walk, you owe it to yourself to try these!

I really wanted these shoes to fit and was excited to have a water resistant shoe to walk my dog. I normally wear a 9W in HOKA (I have 2 other pairs), but these were way too snug. They pinched my feet the minute I put them on--couldn't even stand up. Other reviewers said these ran narrow, but I was hoping that by ordering a wide they would fit--NOT!!! I am super disappointed though I must say the return process was super easy and I have now ordered a different style that hopefully works.

I work in a assisted living and work 8 hours or more, walking,running and shoes getting wet. Im very glad I found this kind of shoes which fits to all I need. Shoes is very light and comfy. Im like flying whenever Im walking and running. Plus I the the design and color. PERFECT for me!

Definitely for a more narrow foot and aren't the typical "walking on air" feeling of usual Hoka shoes but these are absolutely perfect for healthcare work-comfortable and splash resistant!

These really are waterproofjust came in from a 20 minute walk in the wet grass and pouring rain and my feet are totally dry. Shoes fit snugly true to size. Hoka usually fit me a bit larger, but these work for me. They're comfortable and supportive. They're not a cushiony feel with the goretex, but they serve my needs really well for daily dog walks in the wet grassand sometimes rain.

I bought these shoes for travel to Europe during raining season along the Finland and Norway Coasts. I was going to be doing a lot of walking and weather forecast showed possible rain almost every day... but thankfully we had minimal rain on our outings; but when it did rain these shoes were fabulous! They did their job and my feet stayed dried and comfortable! My heel is on the narrow side and my toe box is borderline b/c width. I have several pairs of Hoka tennis shoes but this was the first time I had bought the Transport GTX. I was skeptical of what the material would be and how they would look when I ordered them. To my surprise they look like normal tennis shoes, but yet they were waterproof! The water just beaded up and my feet were dry! No Scotchguard or spray is needed! And while the fabric is a bit different, it is very resilient and I loved that my shoes stayed clean and looked nice my entire three-week trip. Honestly, they still look new! I can easily walk 8-11 miles a day when traveling and exploring, so I wanted the "Hoka" comfort... I got it! I bought these last minute mail order without testing or wearing them and left for my trip a few days later. There is no breaking-in needed... they were comfortable from day one and off I went. My feet never hurt and the fabric did not make my feet sweat or be hot either. I will say the bottoms are a smoother texture and I would not say these would be the best for hiking, I like the sole more rugged for hiking, but they worked perfect for me walking and exploring the city! I wish I had found them for previous travels. Being waterproof is really nice; you never know when it is going to rain and to have this protection AND comfort at the same time is fabulous without taking extra shoes. I usually do take 2 pair of tennis shoes, just for change of pace and color, but I highly recommend the Hoka Transport GTX! They will for sure be in my suitcase when I travel to my next destination.

I took two pairs of these on a tour of Iceland where weather can change from sunny to rain in the same day. Recommendation was to have waterproof shoes. Fortunately I didn't have any downpours to deal with but they were comfortable for all of the walking I did. I will use them in the winter when it's wet and not a lot of snow. I tried these in a shoe store before ordering online and I was told to size up a half size.

I loved the look of them for an everyday shoe. I normally wear the Bondi line and wear a wide. Even in a size Wide, these were way too narrow.

Did not fit

I originally bought an 8.5 but went up to a 9 because the toe area felt a little cramped width-wise. I've only worn them a few times, but they're incredibly comfortable. Where I struggle is the laces. Why provide traditional laces when the only way to get the quick toggle ones off are to cut them. This seems like a huge, confusing miss.

Did not fit well