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HOKA Kawana

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.5 oz · 5mm drop · 35/30mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The HOKA Kawana 2 replaced it

How it ranks

The HOKA Kawana ranks above most daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 4 runner reviews. Another 8 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

HOKA Kawana

of 5

Good

84/100
Overall
84
Cushioning
89
Comfort
83
Appearance
80
Durability
75
Value
64
Confidence

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

Confidence

68/100

68

Prefer this shoe over another

67% 2/3

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • Two reviewers praise the rocker for a smooth heel-to-toe transition.
  • One of four reviewers so far says the cushioning is restrained for a HOKA and easy on the joints.
  • One of four reviewers so far reports a snug heel and arch with an unpinched toe box.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate value 3.8 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
  • Reviewers rate durability 4.0 out of 5, and two of four rate it 3 out of 5 while two rate it 5.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
50 60 70 80 90 100 25 50 75 100

Better Shoes Rating

Kawana rates 84. This shoe has moderate certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Reader Ratings

4 ratings
5/5 3
4/5 1
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

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

Runner reviews

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Hoka Kawana's

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.

JosesphBertola · Dec 4, 2024

30 mpw training for middle distance

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

Amazing fit and heel-to-toe transition!

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.

Jason Lienau · Dec 17, 2023

15 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Bondi X

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

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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
$145
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (84)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Good (83)
Exceptional (99) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (89)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Durability
Decent (75)
Very good (92) Best durability
Appearance
Good (80)
Very good (91) Best appearance
Value
Below average (64)
Good (88) Best value
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