Our verdict
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Pros
- Mind-blowingly comfortable
- Fantastic waterproofing
- Lighter than average
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- zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE tope amortiguación talla 43.5
- Superb grip
- Reflective elements
- Sustainable materials
- Head-turning looks
Cons
- Awkward on descents
- Not for tough hikes
Audience verdict
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución media talla 44 | Comparison
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Audience score | 80 Good! | 85 Great! | 76 Decent! | 84 Good! | |
Price | $185 | $165 | $170 | $185 | |
Trail terrain | Technical terrain | Moderate terrainTechnical terrain | Moderate terrain | Technical terrain | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 15.5 oz / 440g 15.3 oz / 434g | 18.2 oz / 515g 17.4 oz / 493g | 11.7 oz / 332g 10.6 oz / 300g | 15.4 zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE talla 43.5 azules entre 60 y 100 16 oz / 454g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Breathability | Warm | Moderate | Moderate | Warm | |
Use | Day HikingLight HikingSnow | BackpackingDay HikingLight HikingSnow | Day HikingSpeed HikingLight HikingSnow | Day HikingSpeed HikingLight HikingSnow | |
Foot condition | Flat feetPlantar fasciitisOverpronation | BunionsFlat feetPlantar fasciitis | - | Flat feetPlantar fasciitisOverpronation | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab | 11.2 mm | 12.9 mm | 14.7 mm | 10.6 mm | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Firm | Soft | Soft | |
HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 2 Men's Running Shoes Fiesta Turkish Sea | Normal | Small | Small | Big | |
Heel counter stiffness | Stiff | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Small | Big | Big | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Soft | Very soft | Average | |
Waterproofing | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | Waterproof | |
Material | - | Leather | Mesh | Leather | |
Season | Winter | Winter | Summer | Winter | |
Toebox durability | - | Good | Decent | Bad | |
Heel padding durability | - | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
Outsole durability | - | Bad | Good | - | |
HOKA SKY Hopara Schuhe für Damen in Coastal Shade Blue Coral Größe 44 | Narrow | Wide | Medium | Narrow | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Narrow | Wide | Medium | Narrow | |
Lug depth | 4.7 mm | 4.2 mm | 3.5 mm | 4.7 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 36.9 mm | 31.1 mm | 38.1 mm | 36.7 mm | |
Forefoot | 25.7 mm | 18.2 mm | 23.4 mm | 26.1 mm | |
Widths available | Normal | NormalWide | NormalWide | Normal | |
Technology | Gore-TexVibram | Ortholite | Gore-TexVibram | Gore-TexVibram | |
Cut | Mid cut | Mid cut | Mid cut | Mid cut | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #22 Bottom 15% | #13 Top 50% | #25 Bottom 3% | #18 Bottom 30% | |
Popularity | #10 Top 39% | #26 Bottom 1% | #23 Bottom 11% | #5 Top 20% |
Who should buy
We believe that the Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb is an excellent boot for hikers who:
- want a lightweight alternative to the burly hiking boots (it is 4.8 oz/135g lighter than average!)
- look for an excellent value for money (the hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb is $15 cheaper than average)
- zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE amortiguación media constitución media talla 43
Who should NOT buy
The Hubble heel of this Hoka boot may not be for everyone. If you want a more streamlined silhouette that doesn't catch rocks and debris, we recommend the HOKA Cavu 2 pour Hommes en Corsair Blue Bright Marigold instead.
The hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb is also not the best pick for backpacking, demanding terrain, or extreme weather conditions. For that purpose, the Hoka Kaha 2 GTX proved to be a much more reliable option.
Breathability
The Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb is 100% watertight! Hiking in wet conditions is not a problem for this Hoka boot at all.
In the video below, we perform a smoke-pumping machine test to see if the smoke passes through the material. As you can see, not even a tiny streak of vapor is coming out of the Trail Code. That's why it gets the lowest score for breathability - 1 out of 5.
We recommend this boot for colder months as it is going to get pretty toasty in summer. You can see from our microscope shots that the toebox material is super tightly woven.
In addition to the waterproof Gore-Tex lining, the upper fabric itself is a water-resistant one.
With the boot's tall heel collar, the waterproof membrane also extends higher up the ankle. This makes the hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb more effective for deep puddles and stream crossings.
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 1 |
Average | 1.6 |
Durability
Outsole hardness
It seems like the hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb uses the same Vibram rubber outsole as in the zapatillas de running HOKA ritmo medio media maratón talla 48.
This rubber compound is quite hard with a durometer measurement of 86.6 HC. That is a direct indication of its abrasion resistance. It takes much longer to wear out a hard rubber outsole.
However, the areas with exposed foam make us a bit concerned with the boot's durability long-term. It does help to keep the weight down but is not as sturdy as a full-length outsole (like that on the HOKA Cavu 2 pour Hommes en Corsair Blue Bright Marigold).
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Outsole hardness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-outsole-hardness-20296388-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 86.6 HC |
Average | 87.7 HC |
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución media talla 44 | Outsole thickness
Measuring the thickness of that outsole with a caliper, we got 1.8 mm (excluding the 4.7-mm lugs). That is a millimeter less than average. While not critical, it is another tiny indication that this boot may not be ideal for the most demanding hikes.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Outsole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-outsole-thickness-20296387-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 1.8 mm |
Average | 3.0 mm |
Weight
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The hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb comes in at 15.5 oz (440g) which is about 20% lighter than the average weight of our lab-tested hiking boots!
On the trail, it feels more like a running shoe with a high-top collar and added protection.
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 15.52 oz (440g) |
Average | 18.48 oz (524g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
Our caliper shows that the boot's stack height is 36.9 mm in the heel. That's a pretty standard amount of midsole for this type of hiking footwear.
But there is more. The boot features the brand's renowned Hubble heel which makes the midsole more extended at the back.
From our experience, it makes landings a bit more stable and helps with smoother heel-to-toe transitions. The only problem is that it tends to get stuck in rocks and roots, especially when going downhill. But that's not an issue on the less technical trails.
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 36.9 mm |
Average | 36.3 mm |
Forefoot stack
We also found that the boot remains generously cushioned in the forefoot as well.
zapatillas de running HOKA ONE ONE constitución media talla 44.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Forefoot stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-forefoot-stack-20296389-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 25.7 mm |
Average | 22.5 mm |
Drop
Hoka claims that the heel-to-to-toe drop in the hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb is 6 mm. But based on our own measurements, it turns out to be much higher - 11.2 mm!
That's a pretty big difference if you expect a lower drop.
A 6-mm offset makes you feel like the heel and toes are nearly on the same level whereas an 11-mm drop has a very pronounced heel elevation. The latter is actually not a bad thing. Most hiking boots have a drop of 10-12 mm, which is optimal for feeling well-cushioned as you land on the heel.
It only becomes a problem if you expect that lower-drop feel based on the brand's description.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Drop](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-drop-20296391-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 11.2 mm |
Average | 13.8 mm |
Midsole softness
Each landing feels amazingly soft in the Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb. Even though the brand tags the shoe's cushioning as "balanced," we actually found it to be on the soft side.
Pressing a durometer against the foam, we got a reading of 23.4 HA. That's 20% softer than our lab-tested hiking boots on average.
The platform remained marvelously comfortable throughout our test hike. Our feet also experienced a Mid aftertaste once the boots were off. This is a perfect boot for all-day hikes, making those a little more effortless.
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 23.4 HA |
Average | 27.1 HA |
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Hoka stability running shoes?
After keeping the boot in the freezer for 20 minutes, we can say "no." But here is the kicker - in its "frozen" state, this Hoka boot only gets as firm as the other hiking boots get on average, which is 28.3 HA.
Even though it's not considered push, it is not brick-like either.
Repeating the durometer measurement after the freezer, we found that the Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb got firmer by 20.9%. That's a little less than the average difference across the board.
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 20.9% |
Average | 19.3% |
Insole thickness
A padded insole complements the boot's cushioning. It has an average thickness of 6 mm.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Insole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-insole-thickness-20296397-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 6.0 mm |
Average | 6.1 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
zapatillas de running HOKA hombre tope amortiguación talla 33.5!
There is plenty of stability from the ankle cuff all the way to the bottom of the sole. This Hoka boot made us feel very surefooted and we could even recommend it for moderate backpacking trips.
Torsional rigidity
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Assessing its torsional rigidity in a manual test, we gave it a rating of 4 out of 5. It's nearly the stiffest!
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 4 |
Average | 4.3 |
Heel counter stiffness
The hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb also comes with a super stiff heel counter. It makes your heel and ankle feel like they are locked in a death trap (in a good way!). No awkward slipping or sliding of the heel in this boot.
On a 1-5- scale, where 5 is the stiffest possible, we rated it as 5/5.
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 5 |
Average | 3.5 |
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The Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb tops it all off with a reasonably-sized platform. Nothing crazy, just an average-width landing surface for a hiking boot.
We measured the widest part of the forefoot at 112.5 mm, which is right at the average.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb hoka womens bondi 7 shoes in whitewhite size 6 1110519 wwh](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-forefoot-20296399-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 112.5 mm |
Average | 111.6 mm |
Midsole width in the heel
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That's just enough for a regular day hike. But for anything more serious, you will need a wider base.
If you do plan to purchase a Hoka boot for backpacking (35+ pounds), we definitely recommend the Hoka Kaha GTX instead.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Midsole width in the heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-midsole-width-in-the-heel-20296400-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 91.7 mm |
Average | 87.9 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
Pretty cool to see that the Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb still has some good flex to it!
Bending the boot to a 90-degree angle, our force gauge showed that it took 26.1N. This is a whopping 60% less than it takes a hiking boot on average!
That's another characteristic of this Hoka boot that makes it feel more like a running shoe.
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 26.1N |
Average | 44.9N |
Difference in stiffness in cold
But the caveat is that the boot gets significantly stiffer in low temperatures.
After 20 minutes in the freezer, the force gauge showed 44.6N. But then again, for most hiking boots, that's the regular stiffness they have at room temperature.
For reference, the Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb stiffened up by as much as 70.9%!
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 70.9% |
Average | 25.4% |
Grip / Traction
Lug depth
Based on our caliper measurement, the lugs on this Hoka boot are a little toothier than average - 4.7 mm.
The lugs are strategically spaced-out and bite various terrain really well. Loose trails, wet rocks, mud - whatever scenario a waterproof hiking boot could possibly get into.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Lug depth](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-lug-depth-20296407-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 4.7 mm |
Average | 4.2 mm |
Size and fit
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The hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb fits our medium-width feet as expected but could be a little restricting for wide feet or thicker socks. In that case, we advise going up half a size.
The toebox is not very spacious in this boot. Measuring the widest part of the forefoot, we found that it is only 97 mm wide, which is a few millimeters narrower than average.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb HOKA SKY Hopara Schuhe für Damen in Coastal Shade Blue Coral Größe 44](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-widest-part-20296401-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 97.0 mm |
Average | 101.8 mm |
Toebox width at the big toe
The boot also tapers slightly around the toes. Measuring its width at the big toe, we got a reading of 73.3 mm. That is, again, a couple millimeters narrower than average.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Toebox width at the big toe](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-toebox-width-at-the-big-toe-20296402-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 73.3 mm |
Average | 78.4 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
The hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb comes with a fully-gusseted tongue. It makes sure that the boot remains watertight at all times, protects the interiors from small debris, and also helps to secure the foothold.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Tongue: gusset type](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-tongue-gusset-type-20296404-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | Both constituci (full) |
Comfort
Tongue padding
Measuring the boot's tongue with a caliper, we found it to be 9 mm thick. It is a little less padded than average but still offers plenty of comfort and buffer from the laces
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Tongue padding](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-tongue-padding-20296409-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | 9.0 mm |
Average | 11.0 mm |
Heel tab
The hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb would've been incomplete without a finger loop. We found it essential for putting on the boot.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Heel tab](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-heel-tab-20296405-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | Finger loop |
Removable insole
If you need to use custom orthotics with the boot, it is not a problem at all. The default insole is easily removable.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Removable insole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-removable-insole-20296410-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | Yes |
Misc
Reflective elements
The Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb features reflective panels at the front and back to help you stay safe in low-light conditions.
![Hoka hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb Reflective elements](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/39605/hoka-trail-code-gtx-reflective-elements-20296403-main.jpg)
hoka sky toa pour hommes en black irisblue taille 44 23 1102951 birb | Yes |
Sustainable materials
Nearly every part of this Hoka boot was made with responsibly-sourced materials.
- Ripstop upper textile, laces, and interior lining: 100% recycled
- Strobel board: 80% recycled
- Gore-Tex membrane: 71% recycled
- External collar mesh: 68% recycled
- Molded PU sockliner: 50% soybean oil