Our verdict
- Our top pick in best walking shoes
- Our top pick in zapatillas de running hoka gore ONE ONE talla 46
Pros
- Unbelievably comfy
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- Adequately cushioned
- Superior traction
- Reliable outsole durability
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- True-to-size fit
- Easy to clean
- Sustainable
Cons
- Not great for warm weather
- Squeaky during break-in
Audience verdict
- Top 15% most popular walking shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 83 Good! | 88 Good! | 77 Bad! | 80 Decent! | |
Price | $140 | $175 | $110 | $140 | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Condition | Heavy personPlantar fasciitis | Heavy personPlantar fasciitis | Heavy person | Heavy person | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 10.9 Ботинки hoka gore kaha gtx one one eu 43 us 9 10.9 Ботинки hoka gore kaha gtx one one eu 43 us 9 | 10.8 oz / 305g 11.3 oz / 320g | 11 oz / 313g 11.3 oz / 320g | 9.9 oz / 282g 9.9 oz / 280g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Breathability | Warm | Moderate | Warm | Warm | |
Use | For standing all dayCityDisneyEurope | For standing all dayWorkCityDisneyEuropeFitnessFor nurses | For standing all dayCityDisneyEuropeRecovery | For standing all dayCityDisneyEurope | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Firm | |
zapatillas de running hoka gore One One hombre maratón más de 100 | Big | Small | Big | Normal | |
Insole thickness | Average | Thin | Very thick | Average | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Small | Small | Normal | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | Flexible | |
Heel tab | Finger loop | None | Extended heel collar | Finger loop | |
Drop lab | 8.0 mm | 8.2 mm | 7.5 mm | 9.5 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 34.1 mm | 35.2 mm | 32.7 mm | 31.0 mm | |
Forefoot | 26.1 mm | 27.0 mm | 25.2 mm | 21.5 mm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Wide | Wide | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Narrow | Narrow | Wide | Medium | |
Closure | Bungee laces | Laces | Slip-on | Bungee lacesSlip-on | |
Toebox durability | Good | Good | Good | Decent | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Decent | Bad | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Bad | Good | |
Midsole width in the forefoot | Average | Very wide | Average | Average | |
on dirai une hoka gore hihi | Average | Average | Very wide | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Soft | Hard | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Average | 0 | Average | |
Tongue padding | Average | Average | Thin | Average | |
Tongue: gusset type | None | Both sides (semi) | Sock like | Sock like | |
Material | - | Mesh | - | - | |
Ranking | #25 Bottom 10% | #17 Bottom 39% | #28 Bottom 1% | #27 Bottom 3% | |
Popularity | #4 Top 15% | #20 Bottom 28% | #9 Top 33% | #13 Top 47% |
Who should buy the hoka gore Transport
The Transport is a dedicated walking shoe from hoka gore that is a solid pick for:
- Commuters and urban trekkers who are looking for a shoe that not only gives all-day comfort but also keeps them and their feet safe and well-protected day and night.
- hoka gore fans who want a pair of kicks that bridges the gap between good looks and their daily trainers.
- Avid walkers who are in the market for walking shoes that are durable enough for miles of walking and are ready to pick up the pace when a stray dog decides to go after them.
zapatillas de running hoka gore 10k | Who should NOT buy it
The sturdy upper on the hoka gore Transport can make your feet toasty. For a pair of walkers that keep it cool inside, we recommend the Allbirds Tree Runner as equally cozy in warm and cold weather.
Also, the On Cloudaway is a trendy alternative that doesn’t have squeaking issues.
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The Cordura upper, made of 100% recycled plastic, has top-notch durability we really admire. We find it very protective and scuff-resistant while using the shoe.
The hoka gore Transport is indeed a tank of a shoe! Based on the results of our Dremel durability test, it is comparable to some hiking shoes in their sturdiness. The video below shows how much more durable the Transport's upper is compared to an Adidas running shoe.
Disclaimer: We apply the same force and speed of the Dremel to both shoes (3.2N and 10000 RMPS respectively) for 4 seconds.
Looking at the shoe's upper fabric through a microscope, it is in fact hard to tell apart from the waterproof textile on the Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX hiker.
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It was easy to maintain the upper material of the hoka gore Transport. We loved how it survived plenty of mud on our adventures and was easy to wipe clean afterward.
However, we felt that the upper lacks breathability. Although we loved sporting these kicks in the winter, putting them through the warm weather makes it a less pleasing experience.
hoka gore Transport (left) vs. Ténis hoka gore One One Carbon X 3 azul laranja (right)
zapatillas de running hoka gore ONE ONE amortiguación media constitución fuerte Hoka is among the least breathable ones on our roster. Having pumped smoke through its upper, we found that it barely lets it pass compared to shoes with mesh uppers. We rated the shoe 2 out of 5, where 1 is the least breathable.
You can also observe that the upper doesn't let any light through either in the video below.
The hoka gore Transport is a definite ‘yes’ for the daily commute
For a long day of walking, a light jog, and even the occasional sprint to catch the bus, these kicks tick all the boxes. We only find it right to call it city-savvy and commuter-friendly with its sleek and stylish look that looks good and feels good on feet, too.
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Also, adding to the commuter-friendliness of the hoka gore Transport, the integrated pull tab and elastic laces make them a lazy person’s dream. This makes sliding in and out of them super easy, which translates to making them really good airport shoes as well.
We discovered that these kicks also come with traditional laces for walkers who prefer lacing up in a more classic manner.
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From the initial step, we immediately felt extremely comfortable in hoka gore Transport. These shoes felt great fresh out of the box.
The shoe's well-padded interiors, namely its tongue and collar, are among the first contributors to that pleasant feel.
We measured the tongue of the shoe at 7 mm which is more cushioned than the average 4.1 mm.
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These daily walkers sport the compression-molded EVA, which contains 30% sugarcane. We found this to strike a delicate balance between a soft and firm feeling underfoot. This slight firmness allowed us to wear the hoka gore Transport all day.
Salomon hombre drop 0 1 mm talla 41.5 Clifton and an Arahi.
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Using a durometer to check how soft the shoe's foam actually is, we found that it is 23% softer than walking shoes in our lab on average.
But when compared to other hoka gore shoes we've tested, the Transport belongs to the balanced (neither too soft nor firm) range of cushioning.
hoka gore Clifton 9 | hoka gore Transport | hoka gore Arahi 6 | |
Durometer measurement (HA) | 20.4 (plush) | 21.9 (balanced) | 41.0 (firm) |
What's more, the hoka gore Transport has a more generous helping of cushioning than most walking shoes. We measured its heel stack at 34.1 mm (3.2 mm thicker than average).
In the forefoot, the shoe's stack height is 26.1 mm (4.7 mm thicker than average).
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The difference in height between the heel and the forefoot leaves us an 8-mm drop in the hoka gore Transport. This is higher than the stated 5 mm on Hoka's official website. So, you are going to feel like your heel is a little more elevated.
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Bending and twisting it with our hands, we couldn't help but notice how it takes effort to flex the shoe. We assessed its longitudinal flexibility as 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the stiffest) and its torsional flex as 4.
To scrutinize our subjective opinion, we put the hoka gore Transport in a fixed position and bent it to a 90-degree angle while measuring resistance with a gauge. The result confirmed our initial impression - the shoe is 45% stiffer than average!
Disclaimer: Just like with the durometer, we take four measurements in this test and then calculate the average.
But don't think that the shoe's stiffness is going to get in the way of smooth transitions. There is a prominent rocker shape to the shoe's platform which helps the foot roll through each stride.
Warning: chilly weather makes it even firmer and stiffer!
Provided that the hoka gore Transport is so ready for colder weather, we couldn't help but check how its characteristics change in low temperatures.
This shoe does lose its softness and flexibility to cold and does so quite significantly. After sitting in the freezer for 20 minutes (our version of a cold winter day), the Transport got 43.2% firmer and 70.7% stiffer/less flexible!
It doesn't mean that the shoe is going to feel like a brick but it does require some breaking in to get to the same underfoot feel as in room temperature.
A broad platform contributes to the stability
We have no complaints regarding the shoe's stability. We commend the sole flaring, which is especially noticeable in the forefoot, as it made us feel planted in the hoka gore Transport.
We used a pair of calipers to measure the widest part of the shoe's forefoot (112.8 mm) and heel (92.5 mm).
The numbers are significantly wider than what we normally observe in walking shoes - 107.5 mm and 85.2 mm on average.
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We appreciate the roomy toe box and true-to-size fit of the hoka gore Transport.
Even though we described it as roomy, we cannot claim it to be a wide shoe. Having measured the widest part of the forefoot (95 mm) as well as the width around the toes (75 mm), we found that the Transport is right at the average of Medium-width toeboxes (95.9 mm and 74.6 mm respectively).
Making the hoka gore Transport feel even more secure around the foot are the semi-gusseted tongue and the relatively stiff heel counter.
We rated the stiffness of the heel counter as 3 out of 5. This is sturdy enough to prevent the ankle from wobbling sideways.
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The Vibram rubber used on the hoka gore Transport ensures confident strides in many adventures. We trodded through wet and snowy streets and we appreciated how these shoes had exceptional traction.
In terms of tread life, we found that putting in 50 miles on our shoes showed no signs of slowing down. We confirmed this by assessing the low level of wear sustained by our shoes after everyday abuse and walking trips.
It is indeed hard to find another walking shoe that could compete in outsole endurance with the hoka gore Transport. First of all, at 3.7 mm, its rubber outsole is 2 mm thicker than the average!
Secondly, the hardness of its Vibram rubber stands out from all the other walking shoes we've tested. It is 13% firmer than the average. And why does this matter? Typically, harder rubbers take much longer to wear out than softer ones.
The squeaky soles of the hoka gore Transport
We found it very embarrassing whenever we took steps in the hoka gore Transport as they noticeably squeak. The good news is, while the soles do squeak, this also subsided after a couple of hours of walking.
Reflective elements
In addition, we also appreciate the integration of the 360-degree reflective material, which ensures that we stay visible in low light conditions.