7 Best Hoka Walking Shoes in 2024

7 Best Hoka Walking Shoes in 2024

7 Best Hoka Walking Shoes in 2024

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When we think of Hoka shoes, high expectations for the shoe’s cushioning immediately come to mind. Thankfully, the Hoka Transport’s cushioning is able to deliver walking perfection and then some! Our thorough testing of the shoe on our feet and in the lab gave us a deep appreciation for the Hoka Transport. Its combination of Goldilocks cushioning, stable base, and sturdy construction makes it our pick to be the best Hoka walking shoe.

The Hoka Transport’s cushioning feels just perfect for long days. We tested its hardness in the lab by pressing our durometer to its midsole, giving us a reading of 21.9 HA – meaning it’s 23% softer than the average walking shoe. Compared to other Hoka shoes, we discovered that it’s well-balanced between the Clifton and the Arahi, granting the best of both worlds in terms of softness and firmness. Of course, its stack height gives a lot of volume to work with like in other Hoka shoes. It’s 22% thicker at the forefoot and 10% thicker at the heel versus other walking shoes.

A wide and stable base with some sole flaring makes the Hoka Transport a good partner for surefooted strides. We measured its midsole with our caliper in the lab, yielding figures of 112.8 mm at the forefoot and 92.5 mm at the heel. These figures are significantly wider than those of the average walking shoe (107.5 mm and 85.2 mm on average) and give off a feeling of being well-planted.

Something that stood out to us is its solid construction from tip to heel. When we pressed our Dremel drill against its tip (with a force of 3.2N over 10,000 RMPS), it came out looking fine versus other shoes. To us, it seems more in the league of sturdy hiking shoes in terms of durability rather than standard walking shoes. Its outsole is no slouch either when it comes to hardiness, with a hardness of 81.9 HC (13% firmer than the average) and thickness of 3.7 mm (117% thicker than the average).

When we bisected the Hoka Transport to measure its dimensions, we saw a pretty significant variance between its declared stack height of 5 mm and its actual stack height of 8 mm. We don’t recommend this for those who were hoping to walk in its original stack height.

This post was last modified on November 25, 2024 4:33 am