HOKA

Kawana

Kawana
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (88/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.5 oz
Release
2022 Q1
Stack Height
35mm heel - 30mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (88/100)

Better than about 80% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Overall

Above average (88/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 80% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (89/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (89/100)

Rank

Ranks above 85% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (77/100)

Rank

Ranks above 53% of shoes

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Durability

Good (74/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (74/100)

Rank

Ranks above 47% of shoes

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Value

Below average (64/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (64/100)

Rank

Ranks above 18% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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67%

2/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 80% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Above average (88/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 81% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

81%

HOKA

Better than 64% of 134 HOKA shoes ranked.

64%

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Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.5 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
35/30mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
Release
2022 Q1
2024 Q1 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (80%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (47%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (53%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (18%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Hoka Kawana's

JosesphBertola · Dec 4, 2024

5/5

Overall

Loved these shoes and would purchase again. The cushioning isn't over the top like other Hoka shoes and they lasted many miles. They are easy on the joints, as someone with knee issues this was an important factor for me.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Amazing fit and heel-to-toe transition!

Jason Lienau · Dec 17, 2023

5/5

Overall

Shoe fits my foot as good as any shoe I've ever had. Snug from heel through the arch, but open enough in the toe box that my feet don't feel pinched. Also love the rocker technology...such a natural heel-to-toe transition.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5