Customer Reviews Hoka Kawana 2

fit as expected

I don't usually write reviews, but this year has definitely become my all-time favorite. I already liked the Kawanas a lot, especially for CrossFit/HIIT/Olympic weightlifting, but I was a little skeptical how just the second iteration would turn out. After seeing some other lines kind of regress with a new iteration, I didn't know where the Kawana line would go and if it would be an improvement. I love the Bondi 8's as my runners and the Kawanas are great for cross training, but the second I put on the Kawana 2's, I thought they were a bust. I thought they had taken the wrong direction and these were going to be a step back from the original Kawanas. Turned out I just had the size wrong. They were too big and too loose. I went to my normal size and these are absolute game changer. I put custom insoles in every pair of shoes I have, just because that's the part of the shoe that you use the most, under your feet, and almost every shoe manufacturer just gives you this flimsy little piece of fabric as the insert. If you upgrade with a custom insert, now you've got a leather interior for your Ferrari. And these things are great, great for running and great for cross training, and if I wear them the rest of the day they're comfortable too. You don't need to specialize with them, although I don't like to overuse any pair by wearing them for everything. I've already bought several more pairs And they're almost making my Bondi 8's obsolete. But I'll still keep the bondi 8's for their super-extra cushioning, they're just not as good for Olympic weightlifting due to the added bulk. If you have to buy one shoe, buy these and thrown insert in them.

I'm enjoying them so far. Think I like my Clifton 9's better.

These shoes are so light and comfortable, this is my second set, so I know they're good quality too. Very stylish, though I really wish they had a wider base at the toes. Or maybe a version with a wider base at the toes. I tried really hard to find that option, but never did. If I go any larger the shoe will be too long, but if I wear the shoes all day while sitting at work, my feet start to get sore. If I spend all day on my feet, they feel fine. That being said, they're so darn comfortable for the first few hours, especially while walking/running, that I just take them off when I get home and go to work, and my feet are happy.

LOVE these shoes...i rank them up there with the Clifton 9's

Love these shoes for every day use. I have bone spurs in both my feet and I am pretty much pain free wearing them.

This is one of the best pair of running shoes I've ever purchased. Definitely recommend.

Kind of feels like a good mattress - supportive, but 'gives' at the pressure points in just the right way to be comfortable. These really have helped my plantar fasciitis. Hokas have been one of the only shoes I can wear for longer walks without pain! I found the Bondi a little more sturdy in the sole.

I absolutely love these. I have neuropathy in both feet and legs. These shoes are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Thank you so very much

I love how this shoe feels very comfortable and a great every day shoe. The foam seems to mold to my foot.

I bought these for work. I'm on my feet 6hours out of my 8 hour work day, & they help with keeping my feet from getting fatigued. I never spent this much on any pair of shoes but, these were definantley worth the money! Plus it offered me the luxury to test them out risk free for 30 days. They are keepers!

I was referred to Hoka from a friend who has been wearing them. The cushioning in mine are the best I have ever felt. I want to wear them constantly!

For walking and everyday wear

I select athletic shoes by imagining how they'd look and feel while I sit on my hindquarters and think about what I should be doing instead. I feel like Zeus surveying his kingdom from Mount Olympus.

look stylish, feel great

I have plantar fasciitis and these shoes have helped a lot. Great for pickleball.

Great shoe, very comfortable and light weight.

I loved the look of this shoe- but this style is only in mens. I ordered 2 sizes down. Fits perfectly!

I have many Hokas but my faves are Kawana. Great fit pretty durable. Bad feet and these shoes make a huge difference.

As much as I love your crazy colors, nothing like straight black, awesome!

Each day, the pup and I go out for a 7k walk/jog/stop-and-sniff adventure. Our path is a mix of dirt, gravel, stone, and forest floor, and this shoe is perfect for handling all these conditions. I'm 6'1", weigh 89kg, and wear a size 10.5 shoe. The pup weighs 7kg, but she doesn't wear Hoka's!

I actually bought a pair to make sure they were as had been presented to be . After wearing them and finding them very comfortable I bought my wife a pair as she is on her feet 8 hours a day at her job and has back pain because of it..So far they have been a blessing to her back.