Hoka One One Kaha 2 Low GTX

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Kaha 2 Low GTX is designed to provide maximum cushioning, support and comfort. Without compromising performance.

Hoka One One says

With a remarkable weight-to-cushion ratio, the Kaha Low 2 GTX delivers peak performance with peak plushness. Updated with a HUBBLE® heel with SwallowTail™ geometry, this low-cut hiker features Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lug for increased ground contact. Mindfully made, this trailblazing silhouette employs GORE-TEX footwear fabric with recycled textile.

How it’s different: Sustainably-minded materials. Enhanced cushion and durability.

Why you’ll love it: It’s maximal “HOKA” cushion for the trail. Think Bondi, but for hiking.

Our Verdict

Hoka One One’s Kaha 2 Low GTX is designed to provide maximum cushioning, support and comfort. With an impressively plush 26mm stack in the forefoot and 32 mm heel making this shoe is ideal for long distance walking and multiday treks. There is an amazing amount of cushioning and levels of comfort. As with much of the Hoka range, the style and in particular the look of the sole is not going to be to everyone’s taste but the support you get from them, especially for long days and multiday trips is certainly worthwhile in our experience.

In this shoe there is a quality Gore-Tex waterproof lining that will keep your feet dry through a range of conditions, whether that it the terrain or the weather itself. This is probably the most weatherproof shoe in our range from Hoka due to the full leather upper and high ankle coverage. They also use the Vibram Megagrip which provides a really good amount of grip on varied terrain in the wet and dry. The sole has multidirectional lugs for gaining traction when you need it most and it gives a bit of extra stability. There is variation in the foam used in the sole to provide a balance of cushioning and responsiveness.

In terms of fit, we noticed that the Kaha 2 Low GTX is a tad on the smaller side. So we recommend going up half a size.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

In-depth Reviews:

• Hoka Kaha 2 GTX Boot Review – “I would highly recommend these if you are looking for a lightweight, waterproof, versatile boot”

Features

Upper

• Waterproof nubuck leather from certified Leather Working Group Gold-rated tannery 
• Metal lacing hardware
• Abrasion resistant toecap and heel
• Waterproof membrane bootie construction
• GORE-TEX footwear fabric with recycled textile
• Water-repellant materials
• Recycled content mesh and recycled polyester laces
• Anatomical Achilles construction with heel pull tab
• Topically applied PFC-free water repellency treatment

Midsole

• 2-density CMEVA midsole with HUBBLE® and SwallowTail™ design
• Late stage Meta-Rocker with integrated flex grooves
• Rubberized EVA midsole 
• Molded PU sockliner with 50% soybean oil

Outsole

• Vibram® Megagrip rubber with Traction Lug design
• 5mm lugs

Specifications

• Weight per UK8 shoe: 439g
• Heel: 33mm
• Forefoot: 27mm

Help and advice:

• Choosing Hiking Footwear
• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• What is Gore-Tex Fabric?