Customer Reviews Hoka Kawana 2

Seem to fit will give them a work out in 2 weeks

After having tried both the Kawana 1s and Kawana2s, I can say that the Kawana 1s have been overall more comfortable and better for overall training. I truly hope the 1s can remain in stock moving forward, because I would love to order them again and again

As a sales rep, I'm on my feet all day long. I'm also a basketball coach and spend a LOT of time on the hardwood! Hoka came to my rescue several years ago when I was having lower body pain while running and I've been an ardent fan ever since. The new Kawana appears to lighter than the previous model and the aesthetics are pretty great too! My one ask: MORE colors.

I've been wearing Nikes and Brooks only and I mean the higher tier ones for running, gym, comfort etc. I have a lot of shoes. I go to the gym everyday and run a mile or two. These shoes are great for the gym however any outside training I can see that the treads will wear quickly. Wish it had rubber all around but only has where it may be needed. I understand they might of done this to reduce weight. Still a great shoe. As for comfort, it is not plush or cloud like. It is more bouncy, more of an energy return type of cushion which I prefer at a gym. Don't get me wrong it is comfortable but my current gym shoe rotation lineup is the Pegasus turbo (1 gen) and now that is plush and cloud like compared to the Kawana 2. My first try on at the gym and 1 mile run. I felt it was maybe a bit narrow ( I have a regular to narrow foot) but it did stretch out a bit a now a comfortable for. Size is true to size. Wide footers I wouldn't try it unless they bring out a wide food version. Overall, love the look and comfort. I really think that last nub is not needed as I feel it would rip off if it gets stuck to a machine at the gym. I will continue to see what the Kawana line has to offer. I'll give this a 4 because I feel like the rubber should be fully covered on the bottom for longevity.

I bought this pair on sale. Put it away for about a month and in the past week started wearing them. They are a little strange to get used to. The right heel changes feel the longer you wear them. Im waiting for the Clifton to go on sale. Not a fan of the Kawana 2.

3

These fit great and would have been great for running (for mid-foot striker) but as I mostly needed them for walking, my heel felt like it was bottoming out and it was uncomfortable.

I've been on the hunt for a new pair of dailies for the gym. Something that's neutral and firm but still responsive enough for a short run, jump rope, or agility work. First impression of the Kawana was that they were extremely narrow. My arches felt like they were spilling over the sides. Even though these had a wider sole for lateral movements, the raised heel took away some stability. For some simple kettlebell cleans, my heels felt like they wanted to roll back. I wanted to like these because I love the design, but I ended up returning. Still on the hunt.

These are very nice quality shoes but I just don't like a few things. After wearing them a while I feel they are too narrow. Also don't like the asymmetrical nub on the heel. They are nice and lightweight. I will switch back to the Stinson.

These shoes are comfortable and OK for occasional wear, but are definitely not good for my daily 90-min. walks. They are too soft and wobbly, and provide little to no arch support. I previously had a HOKA Clifton 9 and it was much better than this one.

Shoe size run a little narrow. Foot feels a little cramped. Plan on giving it a week or two to see if they feel any better.

Daily gym workout shoe. It is tight through the mid-foot, unlike my Cliftons or Bondi models I wear for running.

The shoe itself is great. I love it for the gym, but I feel like I got a pair that was tried on by somebody and just shoved back in the box with a little mark on the right shoe also an extra pair of gray shoelaces, which I know don't belong to them, and the shoes were put in the box just right on top of the tissue

The shoe is similar to other HOKA models I own. The reason I purchased this shoe was for fit (experience with previous models) and use at the gym based on the HOKA shoe finder. The shoe has a good supportive feel in the foot bed but requires the laces to be pulled much tighter than other models I own.

I have multiple pairs of Hokas, several Bondi & a hiking boot all of which are great. The actual color of the shoe is much lighter than pictured. This goes for the upper and the sole. The toe box is also narrower than my other pairs. I would have returned but I was leaving for an overseas trip and did not have time to find an alternative.

The shoes are great and very comfortable. They squeak however with each step. Thought it was just a breaking in process but have had them for a couple weeks of continuous wear and still squeak.

Was going to be my first pair of Hoka's, loved the style and vibe. BUTTTTT super awkward fit, very narrow. I'm a true 12 regular width in all the major brands and these painfully narrow and cramped. Idk. Returning.

This is one of the better looking shoes ive seen in a while, unfortunately this shoe is insanely narrow, at least for my feet, just a warning to other people looking at this shoe, maybe shoot for a different model. Will be returning, but still sticking with Hoka :)

I really like them, but they do take a little to get used to. I am still trying to get used to them, but they are comfortable.